The Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Mayor is elected by council members at their annual meeting, and the position is held for one year.

The Mayor is the first citizen of the Royal Borough and he acts as an ambassador for us at public affairs, civic and ceremonial events, both in and outside the borough.

The current Mayor is Councillor Jim Gillman.

The Deputy Mayor is Councillor David Grant.

Community activities

The Mayor is a regular participant and supporter of community events and activities.

Contact the Mayor's office to find out more about arranging for the Mayor to attend your community event.

You can also contact the Mayor's office to find out more about events that the Mayor attends.

The Mayor's diary

You can find out what the Mayor has been up to by reading his diary, which is published regularly. 

The Mayor's duties

Chairing Full Council meetings is the Mayor's primary duty, as it is the Mayor's task to ensure that the proceedings are conducted properly and that all shades of opinion are given a hearing. During his term of office, the Mayor must be non-political.

Often, the Mayor is seen as a defender of rights, and residents will make representations to him in the hope that he will be able to assist them in their case.

And, of course, the Mayor must always be ready to take the lead in matters concerning the life of the Royal Borough. That could be anything from making a charity or disaster fund appeal to welcoming home a victorious football team.