The Mayor of Biggleswade

Election of the Mayor

The Mayor of Biggleswade is elected by their fellow Councillors at the Annual Statutory Meeting of the Council in May each year.

The ‘Mayor-making’ is at the beginning of the meeting and the new Mayor takes over from their predecessor immediately.  The meeting then sets up the democratic structure of the Council for the following year – committees and representation on outside bodies.

The Mayor’s role is to chair Council meetings in accordance with Standing Orders and conduct the meeting in a fair and impartial manner.  The Mayor also represents Biggleswade at civic events and local and community events during the year.

Mayor of Biggleswade 2025-2026 Councillor Jonathan Woodhead

“I am honoured to take on the role of Town Mayor for this Civic Year 25/26 and as I mentioned in my acceptance speech I hope that we can ‘make the town a stronger, healthier and (even) happier place over the next year’.

Lofty words – perhaps – but the Town Council which has its roots in the community can offer solutions to some of this through our green spaces, our range of events and connections with local groups along with our advocacy with Central Beds Council and other statutory bodies. There are many challenges facing the community expanding of the town is one but also enabling a new Town Centre Vision to emerge that accommodates modern retailing and service patterns.

Biggleswade is also a town that recognises its history with well supported Remembrance and other anniversary events but also one that likes to have fun with high attendances at the Christmas Lights Switch On. Throughout the Mayoral year I also want to highlight the great work being undertaken for the young people of the town in our schools but also in the many voluntary groups we have such as our amazing cadets (Air, Sea and Army) as well as the different branches of Scouting and Guiding, through to Sports Clubs, Music and Cultural organisations!

I hope residents can support me on that journey”. 

Invite the Mayor

If you would like to invite the Mayor to an event please email: enquiries@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk

Supporting the Mayors’ chosen charity

The Mayor’s chosen charities for 2025-2026 are MAGPAS  Air Ambulance and Biggleswade Good Neighbours.

Donations can also be made on our website here.