Every year, in May, the town councillors elect one of their fellow councillors to become Town Mayor for the year. The Town Mayor is usually the Deputy Town Mayor from the previous year.
Congleton Town Council is proud to introduce Cllr Suzy Firkin as the Mayor of Congleton for the 2026–2027 term. Cllr Firkin was officially elected during the Annual Council Meeting held on Thursday 21 May 2026 at Congleton Town Hall. She succeeds Cllr Robert Brittain and will serve as Mayor until May 2026.
Formerly the Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr Suzy Firkin brings a wealth of experience and community dedication to her new role. In her inaugural address, Cllr Firkin said:
“It is a true honour to be appointed Mayor of Congleton, and I am incredibly grateful for the support and trust placed in me. I look forward to working with our community, supporting local initiatives, and representing Congleton with pride throughout the year ahead. I’m also delighted to be fundraising for Friends for Leisure, Lower Moss Wood and No Tier Snooker —three fantastic organisations that make a real difference to people’s lives, champion inclusion, and protect local wildlife.”
Congleton Town Council proudly welcomed its newly appointed mayor and deputy mayor during a successful and well-attended Mayor Making ceremony held on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at Congleton Town Hall.
The ceremony marked an important occasion in the civic calendar as Cllr Suzy Firkin was officially installed as the new Mayor of Congleton.
Local groups and organisations are invited to participate in the Mayor’s Civic Service and Parade on Sunday, 13 September 2026. The parade will leave Antrobus Street Car Park at 1.30 pm ahead of a 2 pm service at the Town Hall.
In her first official address as Mayor, Cllr Firkin spoke about her enthusiasm for serving the community over the coming year and introduced her cadet, Faith Wrench, a member of 230 (Congleton) Squadron Air Cadets.
A Mayor’s Cadet supports the local Town Mayor at public, civic events and ceremonies. The role involves attending occasions like the Mayor Making Ceremony, Remembrance Sunday parades, and other cultural or community events. Find out more about the role by viewing the page below.
The newly appointed civic team will now begin their term, focusing on community engagement, local events, and supporting charitable and civic initiatives across the town.
Congleton’s first Mayor, Philip son of Richard, served in 1318. View the history of mayoralty in Congleton.
At the same meeting, Cllr Robert Douglas was voted in as Deputy Mayor, with Amanda Douglas serving as Deputy Mayoress. A deputy mayor supports or deputises for the mayor.
Invite the Mayor
Organisations and community groups planning events that support the local community, celebrate special occasions, or promote local businesses and initiatives are encouraged to invite the Mayor to attend. Email: mayor@congleton-tc.co.uk
Cllr Firkin, Town Mayor and Cllr Douglas, Deputy Mayor 2026-27
Mayors Cadet, Faith Wrench with Cllr Firkin.
Amanda Douglas, Mayoress, Cllr Douglas, Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr Firkin, Mayor and Faith Wrench, Cadet.
Cllr Douglas, Deputy Mayor
Civic Service and Parade
Local groups and organisations are invited to participate in the Mayor’s Civic Service and Parade on Sunday 13 September 2026.
The parade will leave Antrobus Street Car Park at 1.30 pm, ahead of a 2.00 pm service at Congleton Town Hall.
To mark the conferring of this title, the Council will present the recipient with a document which will take the form of a resolution of the Council.
The number of “Honorary Burgesses” shall be restricted to 15 living persons.
Recipients must be residents of Congleton Town who, by their actions, have served the Town for the benefit of the Community. Employees and sitting Members of the Council shall not be recipients.
At present, there are six “Honorary Burgesses” who have been appointed by the Town.
They are Mr Gordon Baxendale, Mr Ernie Clarke, Mr Bob Edwards, Mr Denis Murphy, Mr Douglas Parker and Mr John Pollard.
For full details about the process of appointing an Honorary Burgess, see pages 22-24 of the Town Mayor’s Civic Protocol
