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
The incumbent Mayor of Colchester - from late May 2022 - is Cllr Tim Young (Labour)
Colchester's Mayor from October 2020 was Councillor Robert Davison, a Conservative. Like his predecessor Cllr Nick Cope, Cllr Davidson held office for 18 months rather than the traditional year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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. The mayor 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 (including The Mace), 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 ("The Mayor's Charities").
List of Colchester mayors
Post-1835
Mayors subsequent to the passing of the Municipal Corporation Act 1835.
2000–present
2023/24 John Jowers (Conservative)
2022/23 Tim Young (Labour)
2020/22 Robert Davidson (Conservative) (from October 2020)
2019/20 Nick Cope (Liberal Democrat) (until October 2020)
2018/19 Peter Chillingworth (Conservative)
2017/18 Gerard Oxford (Highwoods Independent)
2016/17 Julie Young (Labour)
2015/16 Theresa Higgins (Liberal Democrats)
2014/15 John Elliott (Conservative)
2013/14 Colin Sykes (Liberal Democrat)
2012/13 Christopher Arnold (Conservative)
2011/12 Helen Chuah (Liberal Democrat)
2010/11 Sonia Lewis (Conservative)
2009/10 Henry Spyvee (Liberal Democrat)
2008/09 Margaret Fairley-Crowe (Conservative)
2008 Peter Crowe (Conservative) (died in office)
2007/08 Ray Gamble (Liberal Democrat)
2006/07 Richard H Gower (Conservative)
2005/06 Terry Sutton (Liberal Democrat)
2004/05 John Bouckley (Conservative)
2003/04 Chris Hall (Liberal Democrat)
2002/03 Nigel Chapman (Conservative)
2001/02 Mike Hogg (Liberal Democrat)
2000/01 Christopher Garnett (Conservative)
1990–1999
1999/2000 Martin Hunt (Liberal Democrat)
1998/99 David Cannon (Conservative)
1997/98 Jenny Stevens (Liberal Democrat)
1996/97 Wesley Sandford (Liberal Democrat)
1995/96 Mary Fairhead (Conservative)
1994/95 J Tony Webb (Tiptree Independent)
1993/94 Ivan Trusler (Liberal Democrat)
1992/93 Mary Frank (Labour)
1991/92 R Paul Spendlove (Conservative)
1990/91 Ken Cooke (Labour)
1980–1989
1989/90 John Sanderson (Conservative)
1988/89 Graham Bober (Labour) President of Colchester Co-operative Society and Branch President Colchester NGA. Printer's union
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References
↑ "Election of Mayors". The Times. No.36922. London. 11 November 1902. p.12.
↑ "Election of Mayors". The Times. No.36609. London. 11 November 1901. p.7.
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