The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees
The Mayor for 2024 to 2025 is Councillor John Gardner. The Mayoress is Paula Gardner. This year's Deputy Mayor is Councillor Stephen Richardson and the Deputy Mayoress is Sophie Craig.

The Mayor's duties
The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees is the first citizen of the Borough and speaks on behalf of the area and its community. A Deputy Mayor assists with civic duties and takes the Mayor's place when he or she is not available. Both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor choose a Mayoress (or, in the case of a female Mayor, a Consort) to support them in their duties. The Mayor is also a councillor who is elected by fellow councillors to fulfil mayoral duties for one term.
The Mayoral term of office is one year, with elections taking place at the Annual Meeting of the Council each spring. As first citizen, the Mayor acts as Chairperson of the regular meetings of the full Council and holds a casting vote at these meetings.
The Mayor receives many invitations to events and attends as many of them as possible. He or she welcomes royal visitors to the Borough and is often called upon to greet other visitors at the request of schools or other organisations.
The Mayor attends a number of annual functions, including: Annual Meeting and Installation, the annual Community Prayer Service (Mayor's Sunday), the charity Civic Ball and he or she also takes a formal salute at parades to mark the Battle of Britain and Remembrance Sunday. If you would like the Mayor to attend an event please contact the Mayor's Office using the contact details below:
- telephone: 01642 528172 or 01642 526990
- email: mayors.office@stockton.gov.uk
Mayoral Engagements
Friday 14 March
11am to 12:30pm
The Mayor will attend the presentation of The Kings Award to Cultivate Tees Valley at Arlington Park, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3GT.
Saturday 15 March
1pm to 5pm
The Mayor and Mayoress will host Afternoon Tea at The Globe, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 1PL.
Wednesday 19 March
6pm to 8pm
The Mayor will chair Full Council, Stockton Baptist Tabernacle, The Square, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1TE.
Thursday 20 March
3pm to 5pm
The Mayor will attend Stockton Children's Book Of The Year at Stockton Central Library, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 1TU.
6pm to 9pm
The Mayor will attend Northfield School and Sports College Annual Production, Billingham, TS22 5EG.
Friday 21 March
5:30pm to 7pm
The Mayor will attend Iftar at Farooq E Azam Mosque and Islamic Centre; Bowesfield Lane, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 3EB.