The Mayor is the first citizen of the borough and is elected to the post by fellow Councillors at the Annual Meeting of the Council 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 2025/26 is Councillor Alpha Bird Collins
Alpha is devoted to public service and was elected to Hertsmere Borough Council in May 2023. He was elected as the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Mayor in 2024/25. He has a longstanding interest in community service, social justice, and civic participation. Alpha is particularly committed to inclusion, accessibility, and environmental matters. He is a volunteer auxiliary worker in the Church of England. He loves to serve the community and intends to use his skills for the common good for the people of Hertsmere.
The Mayor's charities for the municipal year 2025-26 are Learning Through the Arts and Hertsmere Young Carers, through Carers in Hertfordshire.
The Deputy Mayor of Hertsmere for 2025/26 is Cllr Mia Handley
Mia was elected to Hertsmere Borough Council in May 2023 and sits on licensing, planning, personnel, policy review and community grants committees. She is passionate about bringing new projects to the Borough supporting women and girls’ football, the LBGTQ+ community, SEN and Interfaith. She is delighted to serve the community and contribute her expertise as Deputy Mayor.
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.
If you would like the Mayor to attend an event, please fill in the engagement form and email it to: mayors.secretary@hertsmere.gov.uk
Or write to:
The Mayor’s Office
Hertsmere Borough Council
Civic Offices
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1WA
For further help, please call the Mayor's Office on 020 8207 7477.
What information will the Mayor need?
The Mayoral Engagement Form can be downloaded and emailed back to us. It includes all the essential information that the Mayor, or Deputy Mayor, will need, as well as information for organisers on what to expect
