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The role of the Mayor

 
Mayor Allan MacCarthyMayor Allan MacCarthy Labour

Deputy Mayor -
Cllr Barbara Barwick Labour

The Mayor is the first citizen of the borough and acts as an ambassador for the Council at public affairs, civic and ceremonial events, both in and outside the borough. 

Find out more about the current Mayor.

Attending community activities

The Mayor is a regular participant and supporter of community events and activities. Contact the Mayor's office to find out more about arranging for the Mayor to attend your community event.

You can also contact the Mayor's office to find out more about events that the Mayor attends.

Recent activities

Find out what the Mayor has been up to with the Mayor's diary which is published weekly.

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You can also view events the Mayor has attended in the Mayor's picture gallery.

The Mayor's duties

Chairing Full Council meetings is the Mayor's primary duty, as it is the Mayor's task to ensure that the proceedings are conducted properly and that all shades of opinion are given a hearing. The Mayor must be non-political.

Often, the Mayor is seen as a defender of rights, and residents will make representations to them in the hope that they will be able to assist them in their case.

And, of course, the Mayor must always be ready to take the lead in matters concerning the life of the borough. That could be anything from making an appeal for help for a charity or disaster fund to welcoming home a victorious football team.

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