List of mayors of Colchester


The Mayor of Colchester sits as non-political chairman of Colchester Borough Council and serves as the civic representative of the borough. The mayoralty is customarily awarded to the most senior councillor of one of the political groups

Current Mayor

Colchester's Mayor for 2018/19 is Peter Chillingworth a Conservative.https://www.colchester.gov.uk/info/cbc-article/?catid=mayor-and-town-hall-heritage&id=KA-01710

The role of Mayor

The Mayor is the chief citizen and represents the borough throughout their year of office. The Mace, carried by the Town Serjeant on ceremonial occasions and into the council chamber, is the symbol of that authority.
The Mayor sits as non-political chairman of the council. The mayoralty is customarily awarded to the most senior councillor of one of the political groups, who take it in turn. The nomination is only rarely challenged. He or she serves for a year as Deputy Mayor.
The annual ceremony of the installation of a new Mayor takes place each May, following the borough council elections. The Mayor's election takes place at the first meeting of the newly formed council.
The council, officers and members of the public gather in the Moot Hall to welcome the incoming Mayor who takes the oath administered by the Town Clerk.

The Mayor's Parlour

The Mayor's Parlour is the Colchester Town Hall office where the Mayor works, as well as the reception suite for visitors. The borough regalia, is also displayed there, and represents gifts to the town as well as items of the borough's heritage.

The Mayor's Charities

Throughout his/her year in office, the Mayor organises events to raise money for his/her charities.

List of Colchester Mayors

Post-1835

Mayors subsequent to the passing of the Municipal Corporation Act 1835.

2000–present

Mayors prior to the passing of the Municipal Corporation Act 1835.

1830–1835