Earley Town Council Mayor
The Town Mayor is elected annually in May by the Town Council. The Mayor serves as the Chair of the Town Council and presides over meetings of the council. The Mayor also acts a figurehead for the Council in the community, attending engagements, officiating at events, presenting prizes or certificates and acting in an apolitical way on behalf of the Council.
If you would like to invite the Town Mayor to your event then please contact the Council Offices:
By phone: 0118 9986 8995
By email: [email protected].
By post: Earley Town Council, Radstock Lane, Earley, RG6 5UL.
Please note that all invitations are automatically extended to the Deputy Mayor if the Mayor is unable to attend the event.
When thinking about what information you need to include with your invitation, be sure to enclose the essential details: the nature of the event; what the event is; the date and time; the venue address; the Mayor’s involvement.
Details of recent events the Mayor has attended can be found in the section below.
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ETC Mayor & Deputy Mayor 2026/27
Councillor Alistair Neal was elected Town Mayor of Earley and Councillor Andrew Long, Deputy Town Mayor of Earley at the Annual meeting held on 6th May 2026.
Alistair Neal, Mayor of Earley Andrew Long, Deputy Mayor of Earley
Speaking of his election Cllr Alistair Neal said “I would like to thank my fellow councillors for electing me as Mayor of Earley. It is both an honour and a responsibility. It is an opportunity to serve the residents, support local organisations, and help bring people together to make Earley an even better place to live”. “During my time as Mayor, I want to champion an Earley where people of all ages can thrive. My focus will be on encouraging active travel through walking and cycling, supporting environmental sustainability, and promoting opportunities for young people. These priorities are connected: greener neighbourhoods, safer streets, and strong youth services help create a healthier, more vibrant community for everyone”.
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Mayor’s Nominated Charity
Councillor Alistair Neal, Mayor of Earley’s nominated charity for 2026/27 is Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
“For my charity, I have chosen to support the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. This is a vital part of the emergency services. A service that none of us would hope to use, but reassuring to know that it is there. Within minutes, they bring the expertise, equipment and treatment of the hospital to the most critically ill and injured patients across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire”.
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Events Attended by the Mayor of Earley 2026/27
Date |
Event |
| Saturday 16th May 2026 | Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition for Berkshire Schools 2025-26 FINAL |
| Saturday 16th May 2026 | Kidical Mass Cycle Ride – Centenary Community Festival – University of Reading |
| Thursday 21st May 2026 | Promise Inclusion Annual General Meeting |
| Tuesday 2nd June 2026 | Royal County of Berkshire – Armed Forces Briefing |
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Previous Earley Town Council Chairmen & Mayors
| Period of Office | Title | Forename | Surname | Position |
| 1974-1976 | Mr | R.E | Boulton | Chairman |
| 1976-1981 | Mr | A.C | Paddick | Chairman |
| 1981-1983 | Mr | A.W | Spratling | Chairman |
| 1983-1987 | Mr | J | Busby | Chairman |
| 1987-1988 | Mr | A.W | Spratling | Chairman |
| 1988-1989 | Mrs | V.J. | Santon | Chairman |
| 1989-1990 | Mr | D.J | Fruin | Chairman |
| 1990-1991 | Mr | P | Devonald | Chairman |
| 1991-1992 | Mr | A.W | Spratling | Chairman |
| 1992-1994 | Mrs | F.M | Rolls | Chairman |
| 1994-1996 | Mrs | E | Spratling | Chairman |
| 1996-1998 | Mr | M | Richman | Chairman |
| 1998-1999 | Mrs | E | Spratling | Chairman |
| 1999-2001 | Mr | A.D | Long | Chairman |
| 2001-2003 | Mrs | I | Dowdall | Chairman |
| 2003-2004 | Mrs | J | Shockley | Chairman |
| 2004-2006 | Mr | D.D | Chopping | Chairman |
| 2006-2007 | Mr | David | Chopping | Mayor |
| 2007-2008 | Mr | Norman | Jorgensen | Mayor |
| 2008-2009 | Mr | Andrew | Bradley | Mayor |
| 2009-2010 | Mr | John | Armstrong | Mayor |
| 2010-2011 | Mr | Peter | Willis | Mayor |
| 2011-2012 | Mr | Tim | Chambers | Mayor |
| 2012-2013 | Mrs | Pauline | Jorgensen | Mayor |
| 2013-2015 | Mrs | Linda | Chambers | Mayor |
| 2015-2016 | Mrs | Melanie | De Jong | Mayor |
| 2016-2017 | Miss | Jackie | Rance | Mayor |
| 2017-2018 | Mr | Michael | Firmager | Mayor |
| 2018-2019 | Mr | Brian | Wedge | Mayor |
| 2019-2021 | Mr | David | Hare | Mayor |
| 2021-2022 | Mrs | Anne | Bassett | Mayor |
| 2022-2023 | Mr | Tahir | Maher | Mayor |
| 2023-2024 | Mrs | Caroline | Smith | Mayor |
| 2024-2025 | Mr | Mike | Smith | Mayor |
| 2025-2026 | Dr | Nicola | Brock | Mayor |