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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: 

Mayoral Engagements

Wednesday 27 November 

5pm to 7:30pm

The Deputy Mayor will attend the launch of Infinity Boat Club at Castlegate Quay, Stockton on Tees, TS18 3AZ

Thursday 28 November

4:30pm to 7pm

The Deputy Mayor will attend the launch of Stockton Sparkles

Saturday 30 November 

10:15am to 2:15pm

The Deputy Mayor will take part in the Boundary 500 Santa Run starting at Thornaby Pavilion and finishing at Kirkleatham.

The Mayor's Charities

Mayor Councillor John Gardner is working to raise awareness and much needed funds for his chosen charities which are Parkinson's UK and Leo's Neonatal.

Mayor's Civic Awards

The Civic Awards honour local people and organisations or businesses that have made a real difference to our community. Nominations for 2024 to 2025 are now open.

Mayor's blog

Find out more about the role of the Civic Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees by reading their blog

The Mayor's Benevolent Fund

The Mayor's Benevolent Fund supports the needs of organisations and groups in the Borough of Stockton on Tees.

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