Last updated: 7 February 2024

Next review: 7 February 2025

Each year, the council elects a councillor to serve as Mayor for twelve months.

The Mayor is the borough's civic and ceremonial head for a year and during that time acts as chair of full council meetings.

The Mayor represents Waltham Forest at public, civic and ceremonial events. The Mayor's role extends to include events and organisations that support the community. The Mayor also entertains guests in the Mayor's parlour for both formal and informal events.

Together with the King’s representative, the deputy lieutenant, the Mayor receives members of the royal family and VIPs during official visits to the area.

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Cllr Roy Berg Mayor

On 25 May 2023, Councillor Roy Berg was elected Mayor for the civic year 2023/2024. The Mayor’s wife Kathleen Berg will be his Mayoress.

The Mayor's charity appeal

In 2023 to 2024, the Mayor will fundraise to deliver events and support for veterans, ex-service people, cadets as well as young people moving into employment.

Cllr Roy Berg explained: “I served in the Royal Air Force for 34 years and therefore it will come as no surprise that I want to ensure my fundraising activities for this year support veterans, ex-service people and their partners and families. Having witnessed what my own family went through and the sacrifices they made whilst I was serving, I want to ensure those connected to the armed forces in Waltham Forest, have support, a sense of community and have a space for their voices to be heard.”

“Additionally, I am extremely passionate about supporting young people to achieve their own ambitions, so I also want to support branches of cadets across Waltham Forest, and more generally young people moving from education into employment, particularly through apprenticeships and vocational careers.”

“I hope you will be able to support both these worthy causes. I look forward to meeting many of you and celebrating the best that Waltham Forest has to offer during my time as Mayor.”

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Invite the Mayor to your event

The Mayor is eager to support appropriate public events, so to invite him, please complete and return:

The Mayor's office

020 8496 4399 (If staff members are unavailable for any reason, you may leave a telephone message. Phone messages will usually be answered within one working day, or the next working day if left after 5.30pm or over the weekend.)
Waltham Forest Town Hall

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Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
London
E17 4JF