List of mayors of Chester

Last updated

Lord Mayor of Chester
Incumbent
Sheila Little
since 2023
Style The Right Worshipful
Appointer Cheshire West and Chester Council
Term length One municipal year
Formation1992
SalaryNone
Website Official website

The position of Lord Mayor of Chester was created on 10 March 1992 when the dignity was conferred on the city of Chester, England by Letters Patent as part of celebrations of 40th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. [1] Prior to that the position had been that of Mayor of Chester. [2] The Lord Mayoralty was given to Chester in recognition of its historical and economic importance. [3] In 2009 the role of Lord Mayor of Chester was combined with that of Chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council, but the two roles were separated again in 2015. [4]

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The full title of the Mayor is 'The Right Worshipful, the Lord Mayor of the City of Chester'.

Notable Mayors [5]

Henry Booth, Earl of Warrington. Mayor 1691 Henry Booth.jpeg
Henry Booth, Earl of Warrington. Mayor 1691
Peter Broster, mayor of Chester Memorial to Peter Broster in Chester Cathedral.jpg
Peter Broster, mayor of Chester

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