The Mayor is the Civic Head of the Council. In May of each year, one of the Councillors is elected to serve as Mayor for one year and another elected as a Deputy. The Mayor chairs meetings of the Full Council and represents the city at ceremonial occasions. The Mayor also welcomes international visitors and attends events organised by local people.
Throughout the Civic year, the Mayor hosts a number of events to raise money for his chosen charities. For information on these events and how to donate goods and/or services to support the running of an event, please contact the Civic Office on
The Mayor of Worcester 2026/2027 is Cllr Tor Pingree
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The Deputy Mayor for 2026/2027 is Councillor Karen Holmes
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