Mayor of Wirral

The Mayor is the first citizen and chosen representative of Wirral, acting as a focal point for community and civic life.

The role of the Mayor includes:

  • Chairing Council meetings
  • Representing the Borough at civic functions and engagements
  • Supporting local charities, community and faith groups
  • Promoting the borough nationally and internationally
  • Conferring Honorary Freemen and Aldermen

The Mayor is always a serving Councillor, elected by the full council at its annual general meeting held each May, and stands for one year in office.

The current Mayor is Councillor Gerry Ellis.

The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Dave Mitchell.

You can view a list of all Mayors since the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral was established in 1974.

Mayoral invitations

The Mayor is delighted to receive invitations to a wide range of functions and events, including:

• businesses launches

• cultural and community and voluntary activities

• schools and colleges

• 100th birthday celebrations

Mayor's Diary of Engagements

Details of the mayor's engagements are posted in the 'What's On' section of this website each week.

Guidance for Mayoral events

Organisers of functions attended by the Mayor should be aware of the following protocols:

  • Precedence

As the first citizen of the Borough, the Mayor takes precedence over all other people, except in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, members of the Royal Family and the Queens representative, the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside.

  • Arrival

The responsible person should meet the Mayor at the entrance on arrival and should introduce them to the host or to the assembled company.

When the Mayor enters, those present should rise, which should be repeated when the Mayor leaves.

The Mayor should be addressed throughout as ‘Mr Mayor’ or ‘Madam Mayor’.

  • Seating arrangements

Unless the Mayor occupies the Chair, they should be seated on the immediate right of the person presiding. This relates only to functions held in Wirral. In other cases, the Mayor should be given seating appropriate to their office.

  • Speeches

Please give careful consideration to the suggested content and length of speech by the Mayor and give the Civic Services Officer (contact details below) as much prior notice as possible.

Except for an introduction, it is normal for the Mayor to be the first speaker.

  • Media coverage

The local media is informed weekly of the Mayor’s diary of engagements, however, organisations wishing for coverage of their event should make direct contact with the local media.

Contact the Mayor’s Office

By Post:

Sue Carroll
Civic Services Officer
Wallasey Town Hall
Brighton Street, Wallasey
Wirral
CH44 8ED

By email: suecarroll@wirral.gov.uk
By phone: 0151 691 8527