Swanley Town Council’s Mayor is elected annually by Town Council Members at their Annual General Meeting.

The candidate holds office for one year.  Throughout their year, they perform various ceremonial duties and act as the public face of the Council at official, Civic and Community events.

If you would like the Mayor of Swanley to attend your event, please complete the form below.  If you have any queries about inviting the Mayor to your event, please contact Tracey Bayliss, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, on 01322 665855, or e-mail tbayliss@swanleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Please note that this booking form does not guarantee the attendance of the Mayor.  We will be in touch to confirm the Mayor’s attendance.  If the Mayor is unable to attend we will also ask the Deputy Mayor if they would be available.

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The Current Town Mayor

Councillor Michael Horwood was elected Swanley Town Council Mayor on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at the Annual General Meeting.

Councillor Horwood represents Christchurch Ward and is a member of the Conservative party.  He served as Deputy Mayor in 2022/2023.

Councillor Horwood said “I am incredibly honoured and humbled to have been elected by the Town Council as it’s Mayor for the coming year.  I will ensure I give all our Community organisations my full support.”

Councillor Horwood is supported by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Rita Wood.

Mayor’s Charity 2023/2024

As well as dedicating time to the Town and Community activities the Mayor is also responsible for raising money for a charity of their choice.  Cllr Michael Horwood has chosen Home-Start North West Kent as his chosen charity for 2023/2024.

Home-Start was established in Leicester in 1973 by Margaret Harrison CBE. Home-Start has spread across the UK and is now a movement around the world.

Home-Start North West Kent offers free, confidential support, friendship and practical help to parents of children under five in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and surrounding villages; who are going through a difficult time.

Information Document PDF File

For more information on Home-Start NWK please visit www.homestartnwkent.org.uk