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
Saturday 18 July
10am to 12noon
The Mayor will attend the 80th Anniversary Celebration of the Stockton and Thornaby Branch of the RAF Association, Hunter Suite, Toby Carvery, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BS.
1pm to 2pm
The Mayor will attend the anniversary celebration of Ninja Warrior UK Teesside in aid of the Teesside Family Foundation, Ninja Warrior UK Teesside, Teesside Park Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 7BU.
Sunday 19 July
3pm to 5pm
The Mayor will host his Mayor's Sunday Service at St. Mary's Church, Norton, TS20 1EJ.
Wednesday 22 July
6pm to 8pm
The Mayor will chair Full Council at the Council Chamber, Dunedin House, Colombia Drive, Thornaby, TS17 6BJ.
Thursday 23 July
7:15pm to 11pm
The Mayor will attend the Mayor of Sunderland's Charity Meal at Signatures Italian Restaurant, Sunderland, SR3 1HP.
