Mayor and Deputy Mayor

If you wish to invite the Mayor of Todmorden to attend or open an event or make a presentation please print and complete the Invitation to the Town Mayor form (PDF document) and return this form to the Town Council Offices. If you have any queries please contact the Town Council office on 01706 548135 or send us a message. 

For updates on the latest Mayoral Engagements/Events have a look at our Mayoral News.

The Mayor

The Town Mayor for 2019-2020 is Cllr Ken White, who was elected in May 2019. His Mayoral charity for the year is Music For The Many .

The role of the Mayor includes:

• acting as an ambassador for the town
• promoting the town regionally and internationally
• fostering good working relationships with local industry and business
• supporting local charities and community groups
• chairing council meetings
• receiving regional and international visitors
• representing the town at civic functions and engagements

Deputy Mayor

The Deputy Mayor for 2019-2020 is Cllr Ruth Coleman-Taylor.  

The Deputy Mayor assists the Town Mayor by undertaking the Mayor’s functions should he or she be unavailable.