Municipal year 2025-26

Sam Zair

Bishop Auckland Town Council met on Tuesday 13th May 2025 for their Annual Meeting, at which the first item of business was to appoint the Mayor for the municipal year 2025-26. The was unanimous support for Councillor Sam Zair to be appointed as the 18th Mayor of Bishop Auckland, and unanimous support Councillor Michael Siddle has been appointed Deputy Mayor for the Municipal Year 2025-26. Mayor of Bishop Auckland, Councillor Sam Zair said:
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.”

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


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The Mayor

Appointed:

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.