The Mayor of Witney is elected after a majority vote of councillors annually at the beginning of May at the Town Council’s Annual Meeting. The Mayor is the Chairman of the Council, is entitled to attend all meetings in an ex officio capacity and presides over the Full Council meetings. They are the elected representative of the Council who leads civic engagements and attends public events in Witney. Historically, the Mayor is bestowed the honorary title of first citizen of the town and is also an Honorary Rotarian during their year.

The Mayor of Witney for 2025-26 is Councillor Andy Bailey

Biography coming soon.

The Mayor’s Charities
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Deputy Mayor

The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Jane Doughty.

Leader of the Council

The Leader of the Council is Councillor Dr Ruth Smith.

Deputy Leader of the Council

The Deputy Leader is Councillor Joy Aitman.

Request the Mayor

To request the Mayor at an event please complete our Booking the Mayor Form or contact the Mayor’s Diary secretary loraine.harwood@witney-tc.gov.uk

Please also contact the Mayor’s Diary Secretary if you would like an editable word version of the booking form by email.