Officers

 

THE TOWN CLERK

Mr Steve Kerry

Proper Officer for signing contracts and lawful documents and Responsible Finance Officer to the City Council. General Manager of the Council staff and operations.

Available Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Telephone: 01432 260 429

E-mail: clerk@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk

Appointments with the Town Clerk can be made via telephone or e-mail.

 

FINANCE OFFICER

Mrs Lesleyann Bruton

Responsible for the effective and proper management and control of the Council’s financial affairs. Also acts as the Deputy to the Town Clerk.

Available Tuesday to Thursday 9am – 5pm.

Telephone: 01432 260 456

E-mail: treasurer@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk

 

CITY EVENTS MANAGER

Ms Shelagh Callaghan

Responsible for city events, promoting the City of Hereford and supporting tourism. The post is funded by both the City Council and Herefordshire Council. The line manager to this post is the Town Clerk.

Available Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Telephone: 07837 641 857

E-mail: herefordcityevents@hotmail.co.uk

 

MAYOR’S SECRETARY

Miss Alyson Mumford

Responsible for the Mayor’s diary, Mayor’s correspondence and Mayoral events.

Available Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Telephone: 01432 260 438

E-mail: mayor@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk

 

MAYOR’S OFFICER and CITY MARSHAL

Mr Roger Stokes

Responsible for assisting the Mayor, escorting the Mayor to and from engagements, the Civic Plate, the Liveried Men and the Civic Parades.

There’s no set time when the Mayor’s Officer is available as the post is dependent on Mayoral engagements, including evenings and weekends.

Should you wish to contact the Mayor’s Officer, please do so through the Mayor’s Secretary.

 

CIVIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Mrs Tracy Morriss

Responsible for Civic Events and Ceremonies, Community Development (including small grants), Committees, agendas and minutes, except Planning & Highways Committee.

Available…

Telephone: 01432 260 456

E-mail: tracy@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk

 

INFORMATION & ADMIN OFFICER

Mrs Olena Barrett

Responsible for managing the City Council’s website, Planning & Highways Committee business and general administration of the Town Clerk’s office.

Available Monday to Wednesday & Friday 9am – 4pm.

Telephone: 01432 260 454

E-mail: admin@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk

 

MAYOR’S RELIEF OFFICER

Mr Len Dykes

Covers holidays etc. for the Mayor’s Officer.

 

LIVERIED MEN

The Liveried Men are made up of one Sword Bearer and six Mace Bearers. They are called to wait upon the Mayor at Civic Events and Ceremonies. In addition, the Sword Bearer precedes the Mayor on their entrance and exit of Full Council.