Municipal year 2025-26
Sam Zair
“I am both honoured and delighted to have been chosen to represent Bishop Auckland Town Council as the 18th Mayor, for the 2025-26 year. As we look ahead, I am eager to work alongside our councillors, local organisations, and residents to strengthen our town, support local initiatives, and celebrate the incredible heritage and future of Bishop Auckland. I am excited for what lies ahead and invite all of you to join me in shaping a bright and thriving future for our community.” “During my term of office I wish to personally fundraise for the Butterwick Hospice, and I will advertise events in due course.”Deputy Mayor of Bishop Auckland Siddle said:
“It’s an honour to be chosen as the 2025-26 Deputy Mayor of Bishop Auckland Town Council again, I look forward to working together with the Sam as Mayor for the people of Bishop Auckland.”
“I am both honoured and delighted to have been chosen to represent Bishop Auckland Town Council as the 18th Mayor, for the 2025-26 year. As we look ahead, I am eager to work alongside our councillors, local organisations, and residents to strengthen our town, support local initiatives, and celebrate the incredible heritage and future of Bishop Auckland. I am excited for what lies ahead and invite all of you to join me in shaping a bright and thriving future for our community.”
“During my term of office I wish to personally fundraise for the Butterwick Hospice, and I will advertise events in due course.”
Deputy Mayor
Councillor Councillor Michael Siddle (Deputy Mayor)
Appointed: 13/05/2025
Mayoral Engagements
Invite the Mayor to your event
The Mayor is keen to support organisations that contribute to the wellbeing of Bishop Auckland. He is always pleased to hear from community and charity groups, carer organisations, schools, youth groups etc. and also about individuals who have particular achievements to celebrate, 100th birthdays, special wedding anniversaries and the like.
If the Mayor is unable to attend your event the Deputy Mayor will endeavour to attend.
Previous Mayors
Councillor Mike Harker
Municipal Year 2024–25
Date Appointed: 21/05/2024
Councillor Sam Zair
Municipal Year 2023–24
Date Appointed: 16/05/2023
Councillor Michael Siddle
Municipal Year 2022–23
Date Appointed: 17/05/2022
Councillor Katie Fryatt
Municipal Year 2021–22
Date Appointed: 24/05/2021
Councillor Joy Allen
Municipal Year 2019–21
Date Appointed: 07/05/2019
Councillor David Fleming
Municipal Year 2018–19
Date Appointed: 09/05/2018
Councillor Adam Zair
Municipal Year 2017–18
Date Appointed: 16/05/2017
Councillor Ann Golightly
Municipal Year 2016–17
Councillor Lee Brownson
Municipal Year 2015–16
Councillor Colin Race
Municipal Year 2014–15
Councillor David Fleming
Municipal Year 2013–14
Councillor Charlie Kay
Municipal Year 2012–13
Councillor John Lethbridge
Municipal Year 2011–12
Councillor Lesley Zair
Municipal Year 2010–11
Councillor David Wilson
Municipal Year 2009–10
Councillor Alan Anderson
Municipal Year 2008–09
Councillor Barbara Laurie
Municipal Year 2007-08
