Daventry Town Mayor

The Mayor is chosen annually by the Council and fulfills two important roles: firstly, they Chair the meetings of Council; and, secondly, are the First Citizen of the Town.

As Chairman of Council they are responsible for seeing that the meetings are conducted in a seemly manner in accordance with the Council's constitution, and carry a casting vote in the event of a stalemate.

As First Citizen of the Town the Mayor acts as the principal ambassador of the Council and will attend around 100 engagements each year. This will include hosting annual events such as the welcoming of royalty and distinguished visitors to the Town, hosting receptions for local organisations, launching Council initiatives and visiting local groups and companies at their invitation often to mark a significant event such as the opening of a new building or the presentation of certificates.

Following Daventry Town Council's Annual Town Meeting on 22nd May 2023, Cllr Ted Nicholl was elected to the position of Mayor of Daventry for the Council Year 2023/2024.

The Deputy Mayor for 2023-2024 is Councillor Karen Tweedale

The Mayor has previously attended many community events to help promote and raise awareness of local charities and organisations, however as many events have been cancelled or postponed, the Mayor would still like to help raise awareness of any activities via the Town Council's social media pages. If you would like the Mayor to learn more about your organisation or charity, please email: mayor@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk

The Mayor attends events, free of charge. Should you be hosting an event which you would like the Mayor to attend please complete a Mayor's Engagement form via the link below.