The Mayor

Hertford's Mayor, John Cook (right), was installed at a private ceremony at the Castle in May.

The role of Mayor is principally a symbolic one, with the post being held for 12 months and elected by the full town council.

Hertford Mayor, Sally Newton
Photo courtesy of
Hertford Town Council

The current Mayor is Sally Newton.

Past mayors include:-

• Brenda Haddock (2010-11)
• David Poole (2009-10)
• Kim Darby (2008-9)
• Russell Radford (2007-8)
• Sally Newton (2006-7)
• Nicholas Wilson (2005-6)
• Peter Ruffles (2004-5)
• John Cook (2003-4)
• Alan White (2002-3)
• Diane Desmullie (2001-2)
• Richard Ovenden (2000-1)
• Colin Harris (1999-2000)

More information about The Mayor can be found on the Town Council's website here