The Civic Mayor of Torbay Council undertakes the civic and ceremonial role in Torbay and wears the Chain of Office.
The leadership and ceremonial roles in Torbay Council are distinct from each other.
The leadership - in the form of Leader of the Council and Cabinet - deals with the business running of the council, and works with private enterprise, industry and the voluntary sector to improve the standards of living for the people of the Bay in delivering local services.
The Civic Mayor is responsible for chairing meetings of the council. The Civic Mayor also undertakes civic and ceremonial duties in the Borough and attends community engagements and represents Torbay at civic events outside the area on behalf of Torbay Council. The Civic Mayor is always expected to act impartially and in a non-political way.
If you wish to invite the Civic Mayor to an event you are organising, please complete the event information form and return no later than 14 days before the event to the Civic Support, Governance Support, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR.
Alternatively, you can return the form via email to civic.support@torbay.gov.uk.
I am Councillor Hannah Stevens. I represent the Furzeham with Summercombe ward in Brixham. I am born and raised in Brixham and feel strongly about helping Brixham thrive.
As the Civic Mayor for 2024/25, I would like to raise money for two charities that are close to my heart.
Firstly, Play Torbay. They operate much needed holiday and after school clubs. These are for children not only in Brixham but around the bay. I have worked closely with Play Torbay in Brixham. They provide vital respite for children with special educational needs. This includes children with autism, ADHD and children with physical disabilities. I am a mum of two children, one that lives with autism. I know life can be tough, so having Play Torbay in the community to help is vital.
The second charity I would like to support is The Fisherman’s Mission in Brixham. Again, this is very close to my heart as I come from a fishing family. I know this charity is priceless to families of fishermen and women. They help them get through very tough and mentally straining times.
As Mayor of Torbay, I would also like to promote Torbay for the beautiful area of the country it is.
I am looking forward to working with the Mayoral Cadets, and people in the community in Torbay.