The Mayor of Knowsley

Each year, the elected members of the council choose a mayor for the coming year. The Mayor represents Knowsley at public events and ceremonies as well as civic events in other towns, cities and countries.

The Mayor of Knowsley's role

Since the formation of Knowsley in 1974, the Elected Members of Knowsley Council have elected one of their colleagues to the Office of Mayor. The Mayor is inaugurated at the Council’s Annual Meeting each May.

Having been inaugurated, the Mayor is acknowledged as the “first citizen” of the Borough and this only changes if Royalty, the Lord Lieutenant or the High Sheriff are in attendance.

The role of the Mayor in Knowsley can be broken down into two elements:

A. Presiding over principal meetings of the council

The Mayor chairs Council meetings but cannot make decisions about Council business. The Mayor’s role is non-political.

B. Representing the Borough of Knowsley at a number of Civic Engagements

The Mayor will represent the Borough of Knowsley at engagements throughout the year, including:

  • Citizenship ceremonies
  • Community events
  • Opening of new shops
  • Religious events of all denominations
  • Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
  • Representing the city in other towns
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