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Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council ceased to exist on April 1st 2009 when its services and responsibilities transferred to Cheshire East Council. This website is available for information only.

The Worshipful the Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich

The role of the Mayor is to act as the Sovereign's representative in their Borough.

The Mayor is the first citizen of the Borough and represents Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council at civic and ceremonial occasions. The Mayor’s responsibility is to promote this Council as a whole and act as a focal point for the community.

To be Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich you must first become an elected councillor for the Borough. The Mayor is then elected by the Council at the Annual Meeting. The specific roll of the Mayor is defined by Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council’s Constitution.

The Mayor also chairs Full Council Meetings and in that capacity his responsibility is to: 

 

  • Uphold and promote the purposes of the Constitution and interpret it whenever necessary;
  • Ensure that Full Council Meetings are carried out with efficiency, with regard to the rights of all Councillors and in the interest of the community;
  • Ensure that Full Council Meetings are a forum for the debate of matters that concern the local community.
  • Ensure that Full Council Meetings are a place where Councillors are able to bring the Cabinet and Council Committees to account;
  • Promote public involvement in the Council’s activities; and
  • Ensure that the Council complies with both the letter and spirit of the Constitution.

 

 Borough Coat of Arms

The Civic Team 2008/2009

The Civic Team The Civic Team is made up of the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor along with their respective consorts.

Councillor Brian Silvester is the Worshipful the Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich for the Civic Year 2008/2009. He is accompanied by the Mayoress, Ms. Sheila Davies. Click here to view the Mayor’s acceptance speech.

Deputy Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich for the 2008/2009 Civic Year is Councillor Rachel Bailey. She is accompanied by the Deputy's Consort, Mr. Steven Bailey.

As a team the Civic party attend many engagements throughout the year. Please follow the links to view their Engagements, Press Releases and the Mayor's Photo Diary.

Each year the Civic Team picks a cause to raise money for. This year’s theme is Lifelong Learning. To see how you can support the Mayoral theme and how much money has been raised so far visit the Mayoral Fund pages.

The Civic Team also hosts the Mayor's Oscars which will take place on 20th February 2009. It is a chance to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the borough who dedicate their lives to helping people and improving the community.