Sally’s so happy!

Sally Capp has been provisionally declared Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor.

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on May 18 declared Ms Capp the winner over the next placed candidate Jennifer Yang.

After preferences were distributed, Ms Capp won 53 per cent of votes, from Ms Yang with 47 per cent.

Ms Capp told supporters and council staff on May 21 when the result was declared she was "overjoyed" with her win.