THE MAYOR OF KNUTSFORD
The Mayor of Knutsford (Town Mayor) is elected annually from amongst the councillors at the Annual Town Council meeting in May (also called the Mayor Making). The Mayor serves as both Chairman of the Town Council and the ceremonial figurehead for Knutsford
The title Mayor of Knutsford was first established in the late 13th century when the town was granted a charter however it became extinct and little is known of the early mayors; the title was revived in 1974 when the Town Council was formed.
THE ROLE OF THE TOWN MAYOR
As first citizen of Knutsford, the Town Mayor fulfils an ambassadorial and ceremonial role representing the town. The mayor is invited to attend around 150 events every year, ranging from opening fetes and new shops, attending community events and representing the town at events such as the North West in Bloom awards.
The Town Mayor also chairs meetings of the Full Council and by virtue of office may attend and vote at all council committee meetings.
Each year the Town Mayor also raises funds for chosen charities by hosting a number of community fundraising events and an annual Civic Ball.
COUNCILLOR PETER COAN
Peter Coan was elected Town Mayor in May 2023.

Councillor Mike Houghton
Town Mayor 2022-23

Councillor Stewart Gardiner
Town Mayor 2020-22

Councillor Andrew Malloy
Town Mayor 2019-20

Councillor Peter Coan
Town Mayor 2018-19

Councillor Neil Forbes
Town Mayor 2017-18
MAYOR OF KNUTSFORD HONOUR BOARD
Year of Office | Town Mayor | Year of Office | Town Mayor | Year of Office | Town Mayor |
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1974/75 | Roger Parr | 1991/92 | J Jordan | 2008/09 | Jennifer Holbrook |
1975/76 | R Shepherd | 1992/93 | Jennifer Holbrook | 2009/10 | Tony Want |
1976/77 | W Walker | 1993/94 | Barbara Austin | 2010/11 | Peter Coan |
1977/78 | J Walley | 1994/95 | Derek Squirrel | 2011/12 | Stewart Gardiner |
1978/79 | J Gledhill | 1995/96 | D Davies | 2012/13 | Vivien Davies |
1979/80 | Sheila O'Brien | 1996/97 | Jennifer Holbrook | 2013/14 | Barbara Hamilton Coan |
1980/81 | Val Young | 1997/98 | Derek Squirrel | 2014/15 | Neil Forbes |
1981/82 | Beth Page | 1998/99 | Hilda Gates | 2015/16 | Tony Dean |
1982/83 | Bert Grange | 1999/00 | Bert Grange | 2016/17 | Jan Nicholson |
1983/84 | A Mazzeo | 2000/01 | Jennifer Holbrook | 2017/18 | Neil Forbes |
1984/85 | Barbara Crossley | 2001/02 | George Walton | 2018/19 | Peter Coan |
1985/86 | Barbara Phibbs | 2002/03 | Tony Ranfield | 2019/20 | Andrew Malloy |
1986/87 | Sheila Forbes | 2003/04 | Val Boston-Davies | 2020-22 | Stewart Gardiner |
1987/88 | Ken Fairhurst | 2004/05 | Barbara Austin | 2022-23 | Mike Houghton |
1988/89 | Marjorie Howarth | 2005/06 | Wilson Hamman | 2023-24 | Peter Coan |
1989/90 | Beth Page | 2006/07 | Tony Ranfield | ||
1990/91 | Bert Grange | 2007/08 | Jan Nicholson |