Mayor

The Town Council elects a Chairman in May every year at the  Annual General Meeting. The Chairman can be a man or a woman, but the title of ‘Chairman’ remains the same (it’s a peculiarity of UK law!).  The Chairman of the Town Council is able to take the title of Town Mayor, and may serve as Town Mayor for as long as they are the Chairman of the Council.

The Town Mayor acts as the figurehead of the Council and represents the town at public events throughout the area. In addition to representing the town, the Mayor also raises money for local charities during their year of office.

Elected Mayor of Peterlee – Councillor Terry Duffy

Mayor – Councillor Terry Duffy

Elected Deputy Mayor of Peterlee – Councillor Mary Cartwright

Deputy Mayor – Councillor Mary Cartwright

At the Annual General Meeting in May each year the Council also elects a Vice Chairman.  The Vice Chairman of the Council is able to take the title of Deputy Mayor.   The Deputy Mayor supports the Mayor in his or her role and may represent the Town Council at events if the Mayor is unavailable.