Penrith Mayor

Councillor Val Bowen is Chair of Penrith Town Council and was elected the fifth Mayor of Penrith on 20 May 2025.

The many engagements undertaken by the Mayor act as a link between the various groups and organisations in the Town.

The Mayor can share the views and concerns of the community with the Council and can take the Council’s message out into the community working towards achieving the Council’s social, educational and economic priorities.

The role of Mayor is distinct from that of Councillor and the Mayor acts in a non-political manner when carrying out the civic role.

The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Barbara Jayson will attend functions when the Mayor is unable to do so. The Council’s Civic Protocol governs the Mayors duties and responsibilities.

If you would like to talk to the Mayor please contact us and we will arrange an appointment as your views are important and face-to-face ‘conversations’ like this will help to inform the Council and enhance effectiveness.

You can contact the Deputy Town Clerk on 01768 899 773

MAYORAL BOOKING

Use this underlined link to email the Deputy Town Clerk: deputytownclerk@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk

Please include the following details:

Name:
Organisations Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Function Title / Name:
Function Date(s):
Function Location:
Start / Finish Times:
Will there be a formal welcome?
Is a speech by the Mayor required?
Dress Code:
Is this a formal / informal function:
Are all parties aware the Mayor is attending?
Mayor only or Mayor and Consort?
Any other additional information.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE MAYORAL BOOKING FORM AS THIS IS CURRENTLY NOT WORKING

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