Councillor Jerry Williams was first elected to Wirral Council in 1996 as a member for Bebington, but now represents the Upton Ward.
He has served on many council committees and has also represented Wirral on the Liverpool City Region Transport Committee.
Born in Birkenhead in 1952, the Mayor has lived in Wirral all his life, taking his first job as an administrator at Cammell Laird, before moving into the construction industry and then to become a fundraiser for the Wirral Association for Disability (which became known as WIRED), where he ran Shopmobility operations.
Passionate about heritage and local history - specialising in World War II aviation and the Battle of Britain – he has been the Council’s heritage champion since its inception and has lectured in several countries around the world.
His other main interest is running, completing 34 marathons and over 100 half-marathons.
Mayoress Irene Williams
Jerry has been married to Irene for 47 years and they have two children and five grandchildren. Irene grew up in Rock Ferry before moving to the Woodchurch Estate, attending Woodchurch High School before taking a secretarial course at Birkenhead Technical College. Irene has had a number of jobs, including with a local estate agent for eighteen years.
Irene became a Councillor for Bromborough ward in 2010 and held the position until retiring in 2022 to spend more time with her family.
The Mayor's Special Charity Fund
The Mayor and Mayoress will support and raise funds for:
- Bromborough-based Autism Together which has provided specialist support for autistic people for more than 50 years.
- Friends of Birkenhead Kennels which is a registered charity providing care and shelter for lost or abandoned dogs, helping reunite dogs with their owners and finding forever homes for dogs in need.
Other contributions
The Mayor’s Special Charity Fund will also make contributions to other Wirral-based charities and voluntary groups at the end of the Mayoral year.
Contact the Mayor's office
Sonia Norman
Civic Services Officer
Wallasey Town Hall
Brighton Street
Wallasey
Wirral
CH44 8ED
Email: mayor@wirral.gov.uk
Tel: 0151 691 8527