CAISTOR Town Mayor John Burns-Salmond is to stand down after four years in office.
His decision was announced at the Annual Town Meeting held in the Arts Centre.
He took up the post after two previous mayors had resigned in post and is widely credited with bringing stability to the council.
Looking back on his period in office he said: "The challenge has been a very rewarding one, and it has given me immense pride to be Mayor.
"I am grateful to the clerk and my fellow councillors for their support."
The new Mayor will take up office when the council meets on Thursday, May 9.
In his report on his final year in office, Councillor Burns-Salmond pointed to a number of big successes for the town, including the new monthly farmers' market, Caistor In Bloom winning the coveted gold award, Caistor winning 'Walkers Are Welcome' status, and the staging of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Elsewhere in the county, Lincolnshire goes to the polls this week in the county council elections and at least four candidates will contest each seat in the Wolds.
The UK Independence Party has a candidate standing in every electoral ward.
The election will take place this Thursday, May 2, and the polls will be open from 7am to 10pm.
In Market Rasen, two elections will be contested.
As well as the county council election, there will be an election to fill a vacant seat on Market Rasen Town Council.
