The Mayor

The Mayor is the first citizen of the Town, who acts as the civic head of the Town Council and, in their capacity as Chair of Council, chairs the Council meetings. The Mayor is the public face of the Council and attends the civic and community functions on behalf of the Council. As the First Citizen, the Mayor is a symbol of the authority of the Council and it is his or her duty to represent and promote the interests and welfare of the Town and all those who live, work and visit the Town. The Mayor gives recognition, appreciation and encouragement to all those groups and individuals who contribute to the life of the Town. The Mayor is elected amongst the councillors at the Annual Town Council Meeting in May each year and is assisted by a Deputy Mayor, who is also elected by the Council.

Chair of Council

As Chair of the Council, it is the Mayor's duty to uphold the rights of Councillors and the interests of the community and to efficiently carry out the business of the Council. As Chair of Council, the Mayor has the casting vote, in case of equality of votes at the council meetings.

Current Mayor/Chair of Council

The new Mayor/Chair of Council, Councillor Jenny James was elected at the Annual Town Council Meeting on 13th May 2026 along with the new Deputy Mayor/Vice-Chair of Council, Councillor Jon Williams.

Mayor and Deputy Mayor attending Bradley Stoke Bowls Club, Captain's Day on Saturday 15th August 2026

Mayor and Councillors attending Bradley Stoke Town Council Older Persons Afternoon Tea Party on Friday 10th July 2026

The Mayor visiting the Young At Heart Group - 9th July 2026

Mayor and Councillors attending South Gloucestershire Armed Forces Day event in Page Park, Staple Hill on Saturday 20th June 2026

Mayor and Councillors attending Annual Service of Remembrance at Bristol Memorial Woodlands on Wednesday 10th June 2026

Invite the Mayor

The Mayor frequently visits a wide variety of different events within the community, from school visits, charity programmes, coffee mornings to formal dinners and ceremonies. Please feel free to invite the Mayor to take part in your event, such as a competition, presenting prizes or certificates, drawing a raffle, making an opening or closing speech or welcome a dignitary or to attend various anniversaries and other functions.

If you are interested in inviting the Mayor to your event, please complete and return the Invitation Form (Word). Please enclose the essential details of the event such as what the event is, the date and time, the venue address and the Mayor's involvement. You can also email your request, telephone or write to us. On receipt, we will contact you in due course to confirm whether the Mayor is available. If for any reason the Mayor is unable to attend, your invitation will be passed to the Deputy Mayor if deemed appropriate.

Past Mayors/Chairs of Bradley Stoke

Photos from previous years

Photos from 2025-2026 - Councillor Natalie Field

Photos from 2024-2025 - Councillor Natalie Field

Photos from 2023-2024 - Councillor Dayley Lawrence

Tribute to Councillor Michael Hill