Chair of the Council
Hammersmith and Fulham Council recently updated its constitution to clarify the Mayor's civic role, including their responsibilities as Chair of the Council.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council updated its constitution in September 2026 to clarify the Mayor's civic role and responsibilities, including their function as Chair of the Council. The General Purpose Committee approved these changes on September 16, 2026, aiming to define expectations for civic and ceremonial events and the Mayor's role in presiding over council meetings.
The updated protocol addresses ambiguities in the previous guidelines, which lacked clarity on events, protocol, and the Mayor's permissible actions. This revision aims to provide a clearer framework for the individual who presides over meetings of the Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council updated its constitution in September 2026 to clarify the Mayor's civic role. Source
- The General Purpose Committee approved changes to the council's governing documents on September 16, 2026. Source
- The updated protocol aims to define the Mayor's responsibilities at civic and ceremonial events, and as Chair of the Council. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.