If you’re organising an event that the Mayor is attending, this guide outlines the etiquette to be observed.

It provides you with basic details that allow you, your guests and the Mayor to relax and enjoy the occasion with minimum fuss and formality.

Precedence – including where to seat the Mayor

The Local Government Act 1972 states that the Mayor has precedence in the county borough – except when a member of the Royal family or the Lord Lieutenant, as the Queen’s representative, are here.

The Mayor should be seated on the immediate right of the chairman or other person presiding over the event. The Mayoress/Consort should be seated on the immediate right of the Mayor or on the left of the chairman. This precedence should not only be observed in seating, but also when welcoming guests and making introductions.

The Deputy Mayor, when deputising for the Mayor, should be accorded the same precedence.

The Mayor, within the county borough, takes precedence over Government Ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Assembly Members (AMs).

Inviting the Mayoress/Consort to events

The Mayoress/Consort, unless specifically requested otherwise, should be invited to all functions with the Mayor.

Addressing the Mayor correctly

When you write to the Mayor, you should address the letter to ‘The Worshipful, the Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor (insert name).’

The letter should start with ‘Dear Mr Mayor/Madam Mayor’ and end with ‘Yours sincerely’.

In person, the Mayor should be addressed as ‘Mr Mayor/Madam Mayor’ and the Mayoress as ‘Madam Mayoress.’

The Mayor’s Consort should be referred to by name.

Attendance at functions

The Mayor will arrive five minutes before the time requested. Please make sure the Mayor is met by a senior representative of your organisation, and escorted to their proper position.

If the Mayor is required to make a speech, background details should be provided. If the Mayor is to respond to a toast or refer to any specific matter in his/her speech, you should highlight this before the event.

If there is a programme or itinerary, please provide this at least two days before the event.

The Mayor and Mayoress/Consort should be advised of any dress codes they need to adhere to for an engagement.  

The Mayor will be accompanied by an attendant. Where possible, the Mayor will arrive at the main entrance to the venue, so it would be helpful if a car parking space could be reserved as close as possible.

The Mayor’s attendant may leave the Mayor and return towards the end of the function, or remain at the venue.

Mayoral appointment booking

If you would like to invite the Mayor to an event you’re organising, please email mayoralty@wrexham.gov.uk.