Stephen Chowns

Mayor

Little Frith, Knapp Lane, Ledbury, HR8 1JD

01531 632306

Member of the following committees:

Environment and Leisure Committee (Chair)
Resources Committee

Declaration of Interest Form

schowns@ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk

The Town Mayor is elected annually in May at the Annual Council Meeting by the Town Council.

The Mayor is Chair of Full Council meetings, as well as attending civic and ceremonial functions, such as the Remembrance Sunday Parade and Ledbury’s Civic Service. The Mayor also represents Ledbury at functions outside the town.

The Mayor of Ledbury Town Council for 2024-2025 is Councillor Stephen Chowns

The Deputy Mayor of Ledbury Town Council for 2024-2025 is Councillor Elizabeth Harvey

Inviting the Mayor and/or Deputy Mayor to Your Event

Both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are delighted to receive invitations from local organisations and community groups to attend functions and fundraising events. (The Mayor and Deputy Mayor also represent Ledbury at events outside of the town.)

If you would like to invite the Mayor and/or Deputy Mayor to your event, please contact the Mayor's secretary as follows:

Ledbury Town Council

Church Lane

Ledbury

HR8 1DH

Telelephone: 01531 632306

Email: reception @ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk

The Mayor's Chosen Charities

Ledbury Refugee Support

Ledbury Refugee Support continues to help provide relief to those in need, in particular to refugees, asylum seekers and people forced into exile.

Since the group began in 2015, they have hosted several music nights, cake sales, book sales, Middle Eastern feasts, Big Breakfasts, a film night and two hugely successful auctions. Through those events, Ledbury Refugee Support have been able to fund various causes - large and small.

Throughout the year they organise several gatherings for families and individuals who have been forced to flee their own country and now resettled in this area, to simply join together and enjoy a day out. When possible, Ledbury Refugee Support financial aid to Médicins Sans Frontières (MSF) who supply medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

Ledbury Refugee Support collects clothing, sleeping bags, blankets, nappies, toiletries and towels. These can be left at Handley Organics, 5 High Street, Ledbury. Please ensure all donations are clean and in good condition.

https://ledburyrefugeesupport....

Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer’s Society they're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. They do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.

As a Society, they are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. Alzheimer's Society are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Alzheimer's Society provide help and hope by...

Dementia support services

Funding dementia research

Campaign action

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time. There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone. As a Society, and with the help of their supporters, they’re changing that.

Dementia Support Line

If you need dementia support, Alzheimer's Society are here for you.

Get personalised information, support and advice by calling 0333 150 3456

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/