The Mayor
The Mayor of Chichester 2022/2023 – Councillor Julian Joy
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 for 2022/2023 is
Councillor Julian Joy
The Mayoress is Ms Beverly Longhurst
The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Richard Plowman
The Bailiff to the City of Chichester is Councillor Craig Gershater
The Mayor’s Chaplain is Bruno Kondabeka
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’s Secretary, Mary Ambrose (details below).
Councillor Julian Joy
The Mayor continues to support and assist with fundraising for their chosen charities.
This year’s Mayoral Charities are:
Second Chance Chichester
We have a comprehensive list of our Past Mayors available to view and/or download.
Mayoral Visits
Arrangements for Mayoral visits can be arranged through the Mayor’s Secretary by e-mailing mayor@chichestercity.gov.uk, by telephoning 01243 788502 or in writing to:
The Mayor’s Secretary, 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.