Harrogate’s Mayor
The Mayor of Harrogate is the town’s first citizen and serves as both Chair of the Town Council and the ceremonial figurehead for Harrogate.
The Mayor is elected each May at the Annual Meeting of the Town Council.
The main duties of the Mayor are to chair each meeting of the Full Council and to attend engagements representing the council and the town.
The role of Mayor of Harrogate has existed in different formats since 1884, through the many iterations of local government in the area.
The Mayor
In May 2026 Councillor Viv Poskitt was elected as the Mayor of Harrogate 2026-2027. The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Chrissie Holmes
The Mayor of Harrogate attends over 100 functions a year and welcomes invitations to engagements including the opening of community galas, new businesses, sports fixtures and other events.
The formal way to address the Mayor is Mr or Madam Mayor.
A female Mayor is never called a Mayoress – this is an optional title for the Mayor’s Consort (official partner).
In the event that the Mayor is unable to attend, the Deputy Mayor will stand in their place.
Please complete the form below to invite the Mayor to your event.
