The responsibilities of the Civic Affairs team include:

• Organising and planning all civic and ceremonial functions, including events for the Mayor’s chosen charity
• Dealing with enquiries to the Mayor and preparing relevant correspondence on the Mayor’s behalf
• Providing advice on civic protocol in connection with mayoral engagements, including visits by other civic heads and V.I.P.s
• Administering the Mayor’s General Fund
• Day-to-day management of The Big House, including diary management for room bookings, upkeep of the Mayor’s Parlour, custody and maintenance of the Mayoral Silver, Insignia and Robes
• Managing and providing transport for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chief Executive, Leader, Elected Members and Senior Officers in connection with civic functions and council business
• Providing the services of a mace bearer for all civic ceremonial events and council meetings
• Maintaining a stock of civic gifts for other civic heads and honoured guests
• Keeping a library of past Municipal Yearbooks to provide research material

Who are the Civic Affairs staff and how can I reach them?

The Civic Affairs Manager is Ann O’ Neill. She is available on 0121 569 3041.