The Mayor of Fareham for 2026/2027 Municipal Year is 
Councillor Mrs Tina Ellis

The Mayor of Fareham is elected by his/her fellow councillors in May each year. The Mayor will hold this post for one year and he/she does not have any political allegiances.

This year the Mayor of Fareham is Councillor Mrs Tina Ellis. The Mayor's Consort is her husband Councillor Robert Ellis and the Mayor's Cadet is Isabelle Wood from Warsash Sea Cadets (Royal Marines Cadet Detachment).

The Deputy Mayor usually becomes Mayor in the following year. The Deputy Mayor for 2026/27 is Councillor Mrs Susan Bayford and the Deputy Mayoress is Mrs Sue Wilson.

What does the Mayor do?

The Mayor's role is to chair Council meetings and represent Fareham at civic events and functions each year, including award-giving receptions and events organised by local voluntary and community groups.

Invite the Mayor to attend a function

You can invite the Mayor to attend an event or function by completing our online request form.