Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Councillor David Gardiner was elected Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich for the 2026-2027 municipal year in May 2026.
Councillor David Gardiner was elected as the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich at the Council's Annual Meeting on 27 May 2026, with Councillor Raja Zeeshan appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillor Gardiner's term as Mayor, a ceremonial role elected annually, is for the 2026-2027 municipal year, as reported in May 2026.
The Annual Meeting in May 2026 also saw Councillor Anthony Okereke re-elected as Leader of the Council and Councillor Jackie Smith appointed as Deputy Leader. The full Cabinet membership for 2026-2027 was noted, with portfolios assigned to its members, and Councillor Jane Dickenson was appointed Council Chief Whip.
Key facts
- Councillor David Gardiner was elected Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich in May 2026. Source
- Councillor Raja Zeeshan was appointed Deputy Mayor in May 2026. Source
- The Mayor's term is for the 2026-2027 municipal year. Source
- The election took place at the Council's Annual Meeting on 27 May 2026. Source
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