The Mayor
The Mayor of Chichester 2026/2027 – Councillor Sean McHale
The Mayor’s role is to chair Council meetings and represent Chichester at civic events and functions each year, including award-giving receptions and events organised by local voluntary and community groups to name a few.
The Mayor of Chichester is Councillor Sean McHale
The Mayoress is Michaela McHale
The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Sarah Quail
The Deputy Mayor’s Consort is Anthony Quail
The Bailiff to the City of Chichester is Councillor Anne Scicluna
The Mayor of Chichester is elected by Members of the City Council in May each year and receives an annual allowance of £4,000 (paid in two instalments).
The Mayor is happy to attend events in the City and, by special arrangement, attend functions outside the City boundary. Contact information below.
The Mayor would like to hear of any local resident who is about the reach their 100th birthday. Please contact the Mayor (details below)
Mayor’s Charity
Each year, the Mayor selects a charity and works to support and promote its fundraising efforts.
If you would like to support the Mayor’s Charity, please make your cheque payable to Mayor of Chichester Charity Account and either deliver it to The Council House on North Street or post it to: The Mayor, Chichester City Council, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ.
You can also make a donation directly to the Mayor’s Charity Account at the reception desk in The Council House.
This year’s Mayor’s Charity is:
We have a comprehensive list of our Past Mayors available to view and/or download.
Mayoral Visits
Arrangements for Mayoral visits can be made using this form: Invite the Mayor of Chichester – Fill out form
If you wish to contact the Mayor’s Office, you can do so by emailing mayor@chichestercity.gov.uk, calling 01243 788502, or writing to: The Mayor, Chichester City Council, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ.
The Mayor’s weekly engagements diary:
The Mayor in Office becomes a member of many local/national organisations.