The Mayor of Sudbury
sponsor the mayor's fundraising walk
The Mayor will be taking part in a 26 1/2 mile walk from Bury St Edmunds to Sudbury in April.
The aim of the walk is to raise funds for the Mayor's charities, Prostate Cancer UK and Sudbury Defibrillators.
Any donations, big or small, are greatly appreciated and will help us reach our goal of raising £1000!
upcoming event: mayor's wine and cheese night
All members of the public are invited to attend a Wine and Cheese evening by the Mayor of Sudbury!
Tickets for the event are just £25 and include not only your wines and cheese, but also a donation to Prostate Cancer UK and Sudbury Defibrillators, of at least £5.
To purchase your tickets, please visit the Tourist Information Centre on Gaol Lane.
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Sudbury 2025/26
Mayor of Sudbury
Councillor Andy Welsh
DEPUTY Mayor of Sudbury
Councillor Adrian Stohr
Image: The Mayor of Sudbury 2025/26 - Councillor Andy Welsh supporting The Jewel in Sudbury's Crown
Sudbury Mayor's Charities
This year, Sudbury Mayor, Councillor Andy Welsh, has chosen his Mayoral Charities as Sudbury Defibrillators and Prostate Cancer UK.
Click on the links below to learn more
Image: The Mayor of Sudbury 2025/26 - Councillor Andy Welsh with the money raised for charity from a fundraising dinner.
The Position of Mayor
The position of Mayor is one of the most ancient offices in British history, but has truly changed its role, importance and public perception throughout the centuries. However, as the list of Mayors often displayed in town halls the office of Mayor today connects the present day council to its medievel or earlier predecessors. The first English Mayor was the Mayor of London, appointed in 1189 by Richard 1.
The words "Mayor" and "Major" derive from the Latin word "Magnus", meaning great. The office of Mayor, together with the Doomsday Book and the feudal system, were brought to this country by the Normans, as such an office had existed on the continent at least since the fifth century.
Mayors of Sudbury: A History
To view a list of Borough Mayors from 1331 - 1973 click here
To view a list of Town Mayors from 1974 - current click here
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The first Mayor of Sudbury was recorded as Robert Darry in 1331
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In 1515 the government of the town was vested in the Mayor, five ex-mayors and 24 burgesses
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During the second world war (1939-1945) the position of Mayor was held continuously by Sydney G. Wheeler
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The first lady Mayor was Mrs KM Hitchcock appointed in 1963
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Sudbury was originally a borough council, but in 1974 after local government re-organisation it was given parish (town) status.
Image: Civic dignitaries at the Gainsborough Bi-Centenary Celebrations on May 14 1927. The Mayor is J.W. Hammond Alston. Photo Courtesy: Sudbury Photo Archive.
