New Mayor of Knaresborough 2024-25
Published: 12 June 2024
Being a town of proud tradition,
Knaresborough has maintained the honourable post of Town Mayor. Each year in May, a new Mayor is chosen by
Knaresborough Town Councillors. For that year the Mayor is, regardless of
politics, the representative of the town of Knaresborough.
On Thursday 23rd May at the Annual Meeting of the Town Council (Mayor Making), the Town Crier Mark Hunter welcomed guests and introduced the outgoing Mayor Cllr Hannah Gostlow. Hannah gave a speech and awarded the Community Cup and Environment Cup, as well as two special Mayor’s Award certificates, which recognise people, organisations and groups that have made significant contributions to the town over the last 12 months.
Community Cup - awarded to Community Stars
Environment Cup - awarded to The Green Group
Mayor’s Award certificate given to Knaresborough in Bloom - in recognition of their invaluable contribution to the community of Knaresborough and in celebration of their 21st birthday year.
Mayor’s Award certificate given to Alwyn Davies - in recognition of his invaluable contribution to community events in Knaresborough.
The outgoing Mayor Cllr Hannah Gostlow then invested the new Mayor for 2024/2025 Cllr Margy Longhurst and her Consort Mr Richard Hassall.
Margy’s chosen Deputy Mayor for this period is Cllr Andy Bell.
Mayor Margy Longhurst will be supporting the following charities during her Civic Year - The Knaresborough Museum Association and The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag.
If you would like to make a donation to the Mayor's charity, please contact the Clerk's Office.
If you would like to invite the Mayor of Knaresborough to an event, please email the Deputy Clerk on deputyclerk@knaresboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk.
Mayor Making Photos 1
Mayor Making Photos 2
Photographs by Charlotte Gale Photography
Featured in photos – Councillors and guests
Cllr Margy Longhurst and Consort Mr Richard Hassell.
Cllr Hannah Gostlow
Cllr Andy Bell
Town Crier – Mark Hunter and Andrea Addyman
Community Stars – Clare Robinson and
The Green Team – Michelle Fryar
Knaresborough In Bloom – Andrew and Christine Willoughby
Helen Mitchell – Chair of Town Twinning
Pat Tankard – Knaresborough Silver Band
Rosita Moore – Town Twinning