Welcome to the Mayor's page

Each year, in May, the Council elects a councillor to serve as Mayor for twelve months. This year, 2011-12 Cllr Julie Mills serves as the Royal Borough's ceremonial and civic head.

The Mayor does not take any active political part in the Council's affairs but does chair meetings of the Council.

The Mayor receives members of the Royal Family and other important guests on their formal visits to official engagements in the borough. During their term in office, the Mayor will attend many hundreds of events both in the borough and other parts of London, supporting the organisations who provide services to its community.

In return, the Mayor entertains representatives at the Mayor's Parlour in the Town Hall which is used for both formal and informal occasions.

A Christmas message from the Mayor

The Mayor wishes all those who live in, work in and visit the Royal Borough a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

If you would like to make a donation to the Mayor’s charities this Christmas, please call 020 7361 3659 or send a cheque to the Mayor’s Office, Hornton Street, London, W8 7NX. All funds go directly towards local charities working with isolated residents in the community.

Thank you for your kind support.

Out and about in the Royal Borough: some of the Mayor’s many engagements

Pictures from events around the borough:

Charity book launch

The Mayor recently attended the launch of a kids’ cookbook, created by local charity Solidarity Sports - watch a video from the launch to find out more about their work