Councillor Sally Markwell was elected Mayor for 2024-2025 with Councillor Maggie Wearmouth as her Deputy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seaford Library are now exhibiting the Mayor’s Community Coat. The achievement totally belongs to Seaford Community, and I do hope you will all go and look at the amazing patches designed by YOU.

For those of you still wishing to contribute, there is an opportunity to add a patch if you wish by taking this into the Tourist Information Centre by the end of January 2025. It would be lovely to have more Seaford organisations represented on the coat – as this ’moment in time’ to celebrate Seaford Town Council’s 25 years!

Many thanks once again, to everyone.
Mayor of Seaford's Community Coat and display at Seaford Library.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor’s Charity

The Mayor has chosen Seafriends as her charity this year, this Seaford charity is a befriending group, benefitting anyone in Seaford who feels lonely or isolated.

 

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Keeping Updated

For updates throughout the year, please check the Mayor’s Facebook page, regular reports to Full Council meetings (linked below) or subscribe to email updates from the Town Council (on all of its news and activities) by emailing [email protected]

Mayoral Engagements

Details of the Mayoral Engagements and Events are reported in the Mayor’s Report at each Full Council meeting or can be seen on the Mayor’s Facebook page @mayorofseaford

Mayors 2023 – 2024 Reports: Council Meetings

If you wish to book the Mayor for an official engagement, please email [email protected]

Mayoral Activities

The Mayors with local residents planting trees at Walmer Road recreation green.

I had an awesome time with the Friends of Walmer Road, planting a variety of fruit trees recently 😊. I was amazed by the care and dedication the team from Brighton Permaculture who provided all the expertise and equipment for Friends to plant 16 plum, pear, cherry and apple trees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford standing outside of the Sanctuary in Eastbourne.

 

 

My visit to the Sanctuary in Eastbourne filled me with awe at the amount of support this amazing group of volunteers provide to people seeking asylum. Recently in receipt of The Kings Award for Voluntary Service, led by founder and co-director Gill Caroe, these volunteers deserve all our thanks and admiration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford talking a group of Annecy School pupils.

 

I visited Annecy Catholic Primary School last week. I was so pleased to be wearing the Community Coat. I was astonished by the level of engagement from all the pupils from Year 1 to year 6 with such important questions about the role of Mayor and also about the coat. Over 50% of the pupils in the school have already seen the coat in Seaford Library where it is currently on display.

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford with a group of other local Mayors and members of Polegate Drama Group.

 

 

Thank you to Cllr Dan Dunbar for hosting this wonderfully entertaining evening as Mayor of Polegate and sharing this fantastic production of Sleeping Beauty.

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford wearing the Seaford Community Coat with Seaford Head Year 12 pupils.

 

I was delighted to visit Year 12 at Seaford Head School this week. I was able to show off the wonderful Community Coat and thank in person those pupils who had contributed their patches.

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Eve Lunch at St Peter's Church.

 

 

Christmas Eve banquet at St Peter’s – so many thanks to SeaFriends and all involved.

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford with Santa.

 

 

Seaford Rugby Club provided the most scrumptious tea for 65 of our local residents on Sunday, December 22nd. There was wonderful music, laughter, and so much dancing!

 

 

 

 

The Mayor will other Mayors attending the Mayor of Polegates Cvic Carol Service.

 

I attended the Mayor of Polegate’s Civic Carol service on Monday 16th December. This was such a delightful event with the most amazing choral support.

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor at the the Concentus Sings Christmas.

 

 

Concentus Sings Christmas – Well on Saturday they jolly well did, equipped with angelic voices and some very crazy hats !

 

 

 

The Mayor at her Christmas Carol Service 2024.

 

 

 

The Mayor’s Carol Concert – a huge thank you to everyone involved in our celebration that highlighted how Christmas is celebrated and faith interpreted across the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford with other Sussex Mayor - christmas lunch

 

A heartwarming lunch at Seaford Golf Club.

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford standing on the David and Elizabeth Acland Newhaven’s Severn, the largest lifeboat class of the RNLI fleet,

 

 

I was amazed at the dedication of our RNLI volunteers at a recent visit to the Lifeboat Station in Newhaven.

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford with Seaford Town Crier at Seaford Christmas Magic Parade.

 

 

Seaford Christmas Magic – the day was a festive celebration, showcasing a lively Christmas market brimming with local stalls, enchanting live performances on the main stage, and delightful activities for families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford and The Chair of East Sussex County Council Cllr Roy Galley attending Seaford Primary School.

 

Cllr Roy Galley, Chair of East Sussex County Council, had a wonderful time with me, meeting with Seaford Primary School pupils as they created some wonderful lanterns for the Seaford Christmas Magic parade.

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor with the team at Peacocks clothing store official opening.

 

Fantastic to be alongside the staff of Peacocks for their grand store opening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young Citizen of the Year Philip Moorey Award. In the photo, from left to right: Ruby Gentry-Clark, nominee Frank Tuite, runner-up Samantha (Sam) Alvarez, Head of Seaford Head School Sixth Form Cllr Sally Markwell Keith Blackburn, Vice-President Seaford Rotary Catherine Wilkinson, Head of Year 12 and Year 13 Seaford Head School Sixth Form Ethan Attrell, nominee Sevyn Vitelli, runner-up.

 

I was delighted to attend the presentation of the Young Citizen of the Year Philip Moorey Award organised by Seaford Rotary at Mercread Youth Centre.

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford with pupils from Seaford Head School decorating patches for the mayor's coat.

 

I was so excited to meet students from Yr7 from Seaford Head . All were sharing their creative skills to develop patches for the Seaford Community Coat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford stand with other dignitaries standing in from of a war grave at Seaford cemetery.

 

 

I was privileged to attend our local commemoration of Black History Month this past week and so pleased to meet with our local “Annecy Family’ of schoolchildren who shared a couple of hours with me and other dignitaries, listening to the history of some of the 300 Commonwealth War Graves and those from the British West Indies Regiment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor attending the St Leonard's Vicarage Tea Party, sitting in the lounge with the vicar and other guests, enjoying a cuppa and a cake.

 

St Leonard’s Vicarage Tea Party.

I always knew that having tea with the vicar would be delightful and charming, especially when James and Lucy were able to offer such friendship and tasty snacks to their neighbours. Thank you for a lovely afternoon – in between down pours!

 

 

 

The Deputy Mayor taking part in CAB sponsored walk.

 

On Saturday 7th September the Deputy Mayor of Seaford Maggie Wearmouth and Seaford Councillor Imogen Taylor joined Volunteers, Trustees, staff, friends and family of Lewes District Citizens Advice, to walk from our Newhaven office to The Salts in Seaford to raise £1105.00!! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the walk despite the wet weather.

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford attending the Mayor of Polegate's Civic reception along with other dignitaries.

 

I was so excited to be attending “A Night at the Musicals’ with Polegate Drama Group courtesy of the Mayor of Polegate, Cllr Dan Dunbar.   I was completely blown away by the talents of all the cast members, the youngest taking a debut lead role at 14 years of age. This was an awe-inspiring

evening full of music and dance across the decades, with some very talented acting. I wish the group well and will be sure to return for their Annual Pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty’, 18th– 26th January 2025!!

 

 

The Mayor and other attendees at the Number 6 Summer Bake Off Challenge.

 

A delightful afternoon judging the Number 6 Summer Bake Off Challenge. Well done to everyone who took part in baking some delicious cakes.

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford attending the 82nd Dieppe Raid Remembrance Service in Newhaven.

I attended the 82nd Dieppe Raid Remembrance Service in Newhaven. This significant event commemorates the brave Allied forces who took part in the Dieppe Raid of 1942, a pivotal and tragic World War II operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor of Telscombe, Mayor of Newhaven, Chairman of East Sussex Summer Civic Reception, Mayor of Peacehaven and Mayor of Seaford.

 

 

I was delighted to attend the The Chair of East Sussex Summer Civic Reception at the wonderful Trading Boundaries, in Fletching. (photo credits to Randi Sokoloff #randisokoloff.com

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford with staff from Westerleigh Nursing Home in Seaford

 

 

I was so pleased to share the ‘Strawberry Fields’ afternoon at Westerleigh Nursing Home in Seaford

 

 

 

 

 

the Mayor of Seaford attending a community picnic.

An exciting afternoon on Sunday, sharing the first Community Picnic on the Triangle with Ruth Whitelaw and residents from Marine Drive and Rookery Way.

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford at her Civic Reception along with other local dignitaries.

 

I’m extremely grateful to all who supported my Civic Reception which provided an opportunity for civic dignitaries and local groups to come together to share ideas and make connections with more vulnerable populations in Seaford.

 

 

 

 

The Mayor, Town Crier of Seaford and guest holding out the Sussex Day flag at Seaford Beach

 

Thank you to all that joined the Mayor of Seaford in celebrating #sussexday this morning. A huge thank you to our Town Crier, Peter White for leading us through proceedings, and Freeman of the Town, Laurie Holland for helping the Mayor hold the flag! (unfortunately the flag pole wasn’t behaving this morning!) #wewuntbedruv #sussexbythesea

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford, Deputy Mayor and Len from Seahaven FM, in the studio

 

I had an enjoyable time at Seahaven FM, to listen to my interview please click on the following link https://player.autopod.xyz/637984

 

 

 

 

The Mayor at the D-Day anniversary event at Splash Point in Seaford.

 

I was honoured to attend the very moving commemorative D-Day 80th anniversary event at Splash Point. It was wonderful to see so many people coming together to take part in paying tribute to the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor of Seaford, Deputy Mayor of Seaford and Laurie Holland attend the D-Day service at Seaford War memorial.

 

D-Day service at Seaford War Memorial

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor at the reception with the Lord-LieutenantSeaford Mayor with other local mayors at the The Mayor at the reception with the Lord-Lieutenant

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor attended the Sustainability Seaford Fair on Saturday 1st June 2024. www.sharingskills.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Mayors

Each year at its Annual Meeting the Council must elect a Mayor as first point of business; the Mayor then serves in office for the Municipal Year (May to May).

The Council is lucky to have had such a variety of Mayors since its formation in 1999, each with their own aspirations for their time in office and with unswerving dedication to their roles. Often, as the Mayor, they would receive an invite to an engagement on a weekly basis, some weeks as special occasions there may even be three or four engagements – this is on top of their duties and responsibilities as a Councillor, and all carried out voluntarily.

The Council offers its gratitude to those former Mayors of Seaford:

2024-2025: Councillor Sally Markwell
2023-2024: Councillor Olivia Honeyman
2022-2023: Councillor Olivia Honeyman
2021-2022: Councillor Rodney Reed
2020-2021: Councillor Rodney Reed
2019-2020: Councillor Nazish Adil
2018-2019: Councillor Linda Wallraven
2017-2018: Councillor Linda Wallraven
2016-2017: Councillor Lindsay Freeman
2015-2016: Councillor Dave Argent
2014-2015: Councillor Mark Brown
2013-2014: Councillor Anthony White
2012-2013: Councillor Linda Wallraven
2011-2012: Councillor Linda Wallraven
2010-2011: Councillor Robert Allen
2009-2010: Councillor Tracy Willis
2008-2009: Councillor Carolyn Lambert
2007-2008: Councillor Ralph Taylor
2006-2007: Councillor Rosemary Collict
2005-2006: Councillor Marion Lambert
2004-2005: Councillor Kenneth Davies
2003-2004: Councillor Jon Freeman
2002-2003: Councillor Dr Jill Rosser
2001-2002: Councillor Leslie Whittle
2000-2001: Councillor Arthur James
1999-2000: Councillor Laurence Holland
* This page was last updated January 2025*