Deputy Mayor

The role of Deputy Mayor was first introduced in Winchester at the end of the 19th Century.

At the annual Mayor Making ceremony, Cllr Stephen Godfrey was elected as Deputy Mayor for the 2026/7 municipal year. 

Cllr Stephen Godfrey (left) at the Mayor Making with WCC Chief Executive Laura Taylor — Cllr Stephen Godfrey (centre) at the 2026/7 Mayor Making with WCC Chief Executive Laura Taylor

Last Updated: Sunday 24 May 2026

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