The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees
The Mayor for 2026 to 2027 is Councillor Bob Cook. The Mayoress is Sandra Cook. This year's Deputy Mayor is Councillor Marilyn Surtees and the Deputy Mayor's Consort is Charlie Hope-Smith.
The Mayor's duties
The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees is the first citizen of the Borough and speaks on behalf of the area and its community. A Deputy Mayor assists with civic duties and takes the Mayor's place when he or she is not available. Both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor choose a Mayoress (or, in the case of a female Mayor, a Consort) to support them in their duties. The Mayor is also a councillor who is elected by fellow councillors to fulfil mayoral duties for one term.
The Mayoral term of office is one year, with elections taking place at the Annual Meeting of the Council each spring. As first citizen, the Mayor acts as Chairperson of the regular meetings of the full Council and holds a casting vote at these meetings.
The Mayor receives many invitations to events and attends as many of them as possible. He or she welcomes royal visitors to the Borough and is often called upon to greet other visitors at the request of schools or other organisations.
The Mayor attends a number of annual functions, including: Annual Meeting and Installation, the annual Community Prayer Service (Mayor's Sunday), the charity Civic Ball and he or she also takes a formal salute at parades to mark the Battle of Britain and Remembrance Sunday. If you would like the Mayor to attend an event please contact the Mayor's Office using the contact details below:
- telephone: 01642 526990
- email: mayors.office@stockton.gov.uk
Mayoral Engagements
Monday 29 June
Midday to 1pm
The Deputy Mayor will attend a cheque presentation by Persimmon Homes at Norton Primary Academy, Berkshire Road, Norton, TS20 2RD.
Tuesday 30 June
5pm to 7:30pm
The Mayor will attend the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham's Evensong Service, Durham Cathedral, DH1 3EH.
Thursday 2 July
Midday to 1pm
The Mayor will attend the funeral of Keely Edwards at Maplewood Chapel, Stockton-on-Tees Crematorium, Junction Road, TS19 9NA.
Sunday 5 July
11am to 12:45pm
The Mayor will attend Hartlepool and Stockton Health Family Fun Day, Wolviston Cricket Club, TS22 5NB.
1:15pm to 3:45pm
The Mayor will attend Eid Fusion Festival, Ropner Park, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4EF.
