Daventry Town Mayor

The Mayor is chosen annually by the Council and fulfills two important roles: firstly, they Chair the meetings of Council; and, secondly, are the First Citizen of the Town.

As Chairman of Council they are responsible for seeing that the meetings are conducted in a seemly manner in accordance with the Council's constitution, and carry a casting vote in the event of a stalemate.

As First Citizen of the Town the Mayor acts as the principal ambassador of the Council and will attend around 100 engagements each year. This will include hosting annual events such as the welcoming of royalty and distinguished visitors to the Town, hosting receptions for local organisations, launching Council initiatives and visiting local groups and companies at their invitation often to mark a significant event such as the opening of a new building or the presentation of certificates.

Following Daventry Town Council's Annual Town Council Meeting on 20^th May 2024, Cllr Karen Tweedale was elected as Mayor of Daventry for the Council Year 2024/2025.

Born in Birmingham, Karen moved to Daventry 15 years ago, where she lives with her husband Mark. She has been a Councillor since 2014 and previously served as Mayor of Daventry in 2021/2022.

Karen loves spending time in the great outdoors with her family and dogs. She's passionate about Daventry and the local community, with a keen interest in organising events and fundraising for good causes.

In addition to her previous term as Mayor of Daventry, Karen also served as Deputy Mayor for 2023/2024, so brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her newly-appointed role.

Speaking on her election as Chair of the Town Council and Mayor of Daventry, Karen said: "I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and humbled by the trust placed in me for a second term. I am eager to continue serving the residents of our town to the best of my abilities.

"I would like to express my gratitude to my fellow councillors for their continued support and to the community of Daventry for their ongoing encouragement."

The Deputy Mayor for 2024-25 is Cllr Katie Thurston.

Follow the Mayor of Daventry on Facebook to stay up to date with her civic engagements and fundraising activities.

Each year, the newly-elected Mayor nominates a charity to support during their term. Karen Tweedale has chosen two charities for her time as Mayor; Service Six and the Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service.

Cllr Tweedale said: "As someone who works in a local secondary school, I often witness the struggles faced by our young adults. By supporting these two charities, we can make a significant impact on the lives of young people in our community. I hope you will join me in supporting Service Six and NDAS as the Mayor's nominated charities during my term."

Service Six is an award-winning charity providing mental health and wellbeing help and support to children, young people and their families. Based in Wellingborough, the charity serves communities across Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Milton Keynes.

Visit the Service Six website to learn more or find Service Six on Facebook.

Founded in 1976 as Northampton Women's Aid, Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) supports women, men and children to recover from the trauma of domestic abuse. While much of the charity's work is with women, NDAS helps victims and survivors from all genders and walks of life.

Visit the NDAS website to learn more or find NDAS on Facebook.

The Mayor attends community events free of charge to promote and raise awareness of local charities and organisations. If you're hosting an event and would like the Mayor to attend, please complete a Mayoral Engagement Form via the link below.

If you would like the Mayor to learn more about your organisation or charity, please email: mayor@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk