Armorel Carlyon Marks 50 Years on Truro City Council

Half a century on one council. That is the kind of run most politicians can only dream of, and Cllr Armorel Carlyon has just done it in Truro.

At the Full Council meeting on 18th May, fellow councillors recognised Armorel for her 50 years of service as a Truro City Councillor.

Five Decades of Service

Armorel was first elected to Truro City Council in May 1976, following her election as a Cornwall Councillor back in 1973. Across those decades she has also served as Mayor of Truro twice, first in 1988 to 1989 and again in 2004 to 2005.

Tributes From The Chamber

Cllr Claxton paid tribute to her contribution, saying: “Armorel is someone who never fails to stand up for what she believes in. Despite having served on the council for 50 years, she is highly supportive of new councillors, not to mention incredibly funny and witty.”

Cllr Biscoe added: “Mrs Carlyon is a Cornish woman of deep principle, generosity and kindness, with a profound sense of service, and especially service to her town and her community. She has been at the heart of things for so long that one might be forgiven for thinking that she is the heart of ‘Trurra!”

A Proper Cornish Gift

To mark the occasion, Armorel was presented with a certificate of thanks and appreciation, along with a rosebush named “Proper Job” sourced from the Cornish Rose Company.