The Mayor

Official Photo to Follow

Each year at the Annual Meeting, the Council appoints a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among the 45 Council Members.  

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and their Mayoress'/Consorts, attend a variety of civic functions during the year to represent West Lancashire.  

The current Mayor is Cllr Maureen Nixon, who represents Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre ward. She will serve as Mayor until May 2024.      

The Deputy Mayor is Cllr Julian Finch who represents Skelmersdale South ward.                                                                                       

Mayor's charities

One of the other important roles the Mayor has is to raise money for their chosen charities. The Mayor's charities for this year are West Lancs ARK, Age UK (Ormskirk), and Skelmersdale Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.

How to invite the Mayor to an event

If you're interested in inviting the Mayor or Deputy Mayor to attend an official event - please fill in the Mayoral Engagement Form below.

• Mayoral Engagement Form (Word Document)

Please contact the Mayor's Office by email - jill.ryan@westlancs.gov.uk if you require any further assistance.