Meet the
Mayor
Email: simon.dear@haslemeretc.org
Phone: +441428654305
Role: The Mayor of Haslemere, Councillor
Ward: Haslemere South
Committees: Planning, Staffing, Grants, Amenities, Finance and Governance
The Mayor
Councillor Simon Dear was elected as Haslemere’s Town Mayor in May 2021 and will hold the position until May 2022.
The Mayor is Haslemere’s first citizen and chairs the Full Council meetings and represents the town at civic and ceremonial functions.
He acts as an ambassador for Haslemere, promoting and upholding the character of the town, and supporting community groups and projects.
Every year the Mayor chooses a charity for which he wishes to raise funds during the mayoral year. This year’s charities chosen by Councillor Simon Dear are the Haslemere Youth Hub and the Prison Phoenix Trust.
If you would like the Mayor to attend an event please contact the Mayor’s Secretary, once confirmed you will be asked to complete and Engagement Form.
Please also read our Mayor’s Protocol guidance which provides information and guidance on the correct protocol to follow when the Mayor attends your event. This will help to ensure that the occasion runs as smoothly as possible and you get the most out of your time with the Mayor.
The Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor for 2021/2022 is Councillor Jacquie Keen.
Mayoral Roll of Honour
Below is a list of all Mayors from 2000 to the present day.
2021 Mr Simon Dear
2019/21 Mr John Robini
2018/19 Mr David Round
2017/18 Mr Malcolm Carter
2016/17 Mr Sahran Abeysundara
2015/16 Mrs Melanie Odell MBE
2014/15 Mrs Penny Bradley
2013/14 Mrs Libby Piper
2012/13 Mrs Cyndy Lancaster
2011/12 Mr Jim Edwards
2010/11 Mrs Melanie Odell
2009/10 Mrs Melanie Odell
2008/09 Mr William King
2007/08 Mr Stephen Mulliner
2006/07 Mr Brian Howard
2005/06 Mr Michael Dover
2004/05 Mrs Jean Arrick
2003/04 Mr Michael Foster
2002/03 Mr Stephen Mulliner
2001/02 Mr Michael Barnes
2000/01 Mrs Fay Foster