The Mayor acts as the representative of the Crown throughout the Borough and is a ceremonial civic position.
The Mayor is the first citizen of the borough and is elected to the post by fellow councillors at the Annual Meeting of thecCouncil each year. The role of the Mayor is a non-political position.
In addition to chairing Full Council Meetings, the Mayor attends many different types of functions. These can include civic functions, receiving dignitaries, attending formal dinners, church services, opening events, talking to clubs and societies and visiting schools. The Mayor has a deputy to stand in if they are unavailable. The Mayor’s correct title is “The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Hertsmere.”
The Mayor of Hertsmere for 2026/27 is Councillor Parveen Rani
Mayor of Hertsmere Councillor Parveen Rani
This page is currently being updated- the Mayor for 2026/27 is Councillor Parveen Rani who was elected on the 20 May 2026. (Pictured above with the Deputy Mayor's badge.)
The Mayor's charities for the municipal year 2026-27 are Akshaya Patra UK and Hatzola.
The Deputy Mayor of Hertsmere for 2026/27 is Councillor Morris Bright
Deputy Mayor Councillor Morris Bright
A long standing Member of the Council and past Leader, the Deputy Mayor for 2026/27 is Councillor Morris Bright.
How to invite the Mayor to an event
The Mayor is invited to hundreds of engagements every year. If you would like them to attend an event, please make a request as soon as possible. The Mayor tries to fulfil as many engagements as they can.
If the Mayor cannot attend, the Deputy Mayor will be asked to. Once your engagement has been accepted, you will receive confirmation.
The Mayor may well be known to you on a personal basis but on such occasions a degree of formality is called for. The following advice is correct and may be utilised to suit the occasion:
When addressing the Mayor - “Mr Mayor” or “Madam Mayor”. You can use the term “Your Worship” but this may well be too formal for most occasions.
When referring to the Mayor in a speech, refer to “The Worshipful the Mayor”. The form is correct whatever the sex of the Mayor.
If the Mayor is a man and accompanied by his wife, refer to her as “the Mayoress”. The use of the prefix “Lady” is not correct.
If the Mayor is female and accompanied by her husband, he is referred to as the “Mayor’s Consort”. If the Mayor is female and accompanied by someone who is not related to her and that person is male, the person concerned is referred to as the “Mayor’s Escort”. If the Mayor is female and accompanied by another female, the person concerned may well be known as “the Mayoress”.
The Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress/Consort should only be referred to or addressed with regard to these designations. The rules relating to Consorts, etc, also apply to the Deputy Mayoralty.
Mayor and Mayoress/Consort and Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress/Consort - it is neither correct nor appropriate to refer collectively to the holders of these Offices as “Your Worships”.
The Mayor shall have precedence in all places in the Hertsmere borough provided that nothing shall prejudicially affect His Majesty’s royal prerogative. Subject to this provision, the place to be reserved for the Mayor shall be on the immediate right of the Chair or other person presiding. The Mayoress/Consort should be seated on the immediate right of the Mayor or on the left of the Chair.
The Mayor cannot and does not accept the Vice-Presidency of any club or association in the Hertsmere borough.
The Mayor will, provided the necessary information has been provided beforehand, make a speech at your event. You should, when providing the details requested, also provide a copy of the toast list, order of events, etc. Mayoral speeches last between one and two minutes. The information around which a speech will be prepared needs to be sent to us at least 10 working days before the event or engagement.
The Mayor may NOT be called on to make an impromptu speech and organisers are requested to avoid any possible embarrassment by making such requests.
