Witham Town Mayor & Deputy Mayor

The Town Mayor is considered the 'First Among Equals', sits as Chair of the Council and presides at each meeting of the Full Council. Each year, a new Mayor is elected by the members of the Town Council at the Annual Meeting.

The Mayor is a statutory, unpaid position and does not hold executive powers to direct the Council. The Town Mayor instead represents Witham across the civic life of Essex, raising awareness for local causes and promotes the numerous charities, businesses and voluntary groups that keep Witham moving and working.

The Mayor for the Civic Year 2025-2026 is Councillor Paul Heath. Councillor Heath is supported this year by Deputy Mayor Councillor Jack Coleman. The Civic Year runs from the first week of May.

The Mayor’s chosen charity for the year will be Alzheimer's Society.

If you would like the Mayor to attend your event or function, click the link below and email the completed form to admin@witham.gov.uk

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Mayoral Events & Engagements

Incumbent Mayors choose charities that they wish to support and raise funds for during their time in the role. This year the Mayor has chosen Alzheimer's Society as his charity.

The Mayor also attends a number of events and engagements during their year in the role.

19th March 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

18th March 2026

The Mayor attended a pop up stall in Newland Street with the Town Clerk to engage with residents about the Town of Culture bid

18th March 2026

The Mayor attended Lift Maltings with the Town Clerk to discuss the Town of Culture with the students

15th March 2026

The Mayor attended Sunday Cinema at the RBL

15th March 2026

The Mayor attended the Mayor of Maldon's Civic Service at Maldon United Reformed Church

12th March 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

11th March 2026

The Mayor attended Tea for Helen, a Helen Rollason Cancer Charity at Yvonne Stewart House

8th March 2026

The Mayor attended his Civic Service at St Nicolas Church

6th March 2026

The Mayor attended Witham Town Football Club's Bingo with the Mayor evening

5th March 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

4th March 2026

The Mayor attended PFE Express Ltd to take part in the Royal visit

2nd March 2026

The Mayor attended the Veteran's Coffee Morning at the RBL

1st March 2026

The Mayor attended Essex County Council Civic Service at Chelmsford Cathedral

1st March 2026

The Mayor attended Witham Wombles Litter Pick at Whetmead Nature Reserve

28th February 2026

The Mayor attended Witham Carnival Court selection evening

26th February 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

21st February 2026

The Mayor engaged with the public at a pop up stall in the Grove Centre with the Town Clerk about the Witham Street Festival

19th February 2026

The Mayor engaged with Essex Fire and the public in the Heritage Room

19th February 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

18th February 2026

The Mayor engaged with the public at a pop up stall in the Grove Centre with the Town Clerk about the Witham Street Festival

15th February 2026

The Mayor attended Sunday Cinema at the Royal British Legion Hall

14th February 2026

The Mayor attended the PDSA shop Volunteer Promotion Day

14th February 2026

The Mayor attended the Stamp Fair at the Royal British Legion Hall

12th February 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

5th February 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

29th January 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

22nd January 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

19th January 2026

The Mayor attended Sunday Cinema at the RBL

16th January 2026

The Mayor hosted his fundraising quiz at the RBL

15th January 2026

The Mayor attended the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, chatting with residents

9th January 2026

The Mayor held his Afternoon Tea at the URC

8th January 2026

The Mayor launched the Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room, engaging with residents

25th December 2025

The Mayor attended the Home Alone Christmas Day Lunch at the RBL

23rd December 2025

The Mayor attended Santa's Grotto at the Information Centre

22nd December 2025

The Mayor attended Santa's Grotto at the Information Centre

21st December 2025

The Mayor attended the Carols by Candlelight service at St Nicolas Church

21st December 2025

The Mayor attended the Sunday Cinema Club at the RBL

19th December 2025

The Mayor attended Witham United Reformed Church for their Christmas lunch

18th December 2025

The Mayor visited St Georges Care Home as Santa to give out gifts to residents

17th December 2025

The Mayor attended Braintree Baptist Church for the Essex Police Choir Christmas Service

16th December 2025

The Mayor attended the topping out ceremony at Witham Community Centre

14th December 2025

The Mayor attended the Bethel Church Christmas Service

Witham Mayor, Councillor Paul Heath in a suit and his Mayoral chains, stood in front of a stage with a group of singers and musicians performing. Projected onto the wall at the back are the words to the hymn or song.

12th December 2025

The Mayor delivered advent hampers kindly donated by members of the public to Witham Food Bank

Witham Mayor, Cllr Paul Heath, wearing a Christmas jumper and santa hat. He is holding a box wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper and is stood with two volunteers from Witham Food Bank, a lady and a gentleman wearing green aprons.

8th December 2025

The Mayor attended The Witham Hub to receive an award from The High Sheriff of Essex

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath being presented with a framed certificate by the High Sheriff of Essex. The High Sheriff is a lady who is wearing a black wide brimmed hat with a large white feather, and a black fitted jacket with a white frilled blouse beneath and a black flared skirt.

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath stood centrally in a row of five people. As well as Paul, there are three ladies from the Witham Community Hub and a gentleman, the Chairman of Braintree District Council who is also wearing decorative chains.

A close up photo of the certificate awarded to the Mayor which reads: This award was made by The High Sheriff of Essex to Paul Heath in recognition of great and valuable services to the community. This award also recognises the appreciation of the residents and people of the said High Sheriff's County for activity and contribution in enhancing the life of the community. Dated 8th December 2025

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath shaking hands with the High Sheriff of Essex. The High Sheriff is a lady who is wearing a black wide brimmed hat with a large white feather, and a black fitted jacket with a white frilled blouse beneath and a black flared skirt.

7th December 2025

The Mayor attended the launch of the Witham Town Football Club Ladies Team

6th December 2025

The Mayor attended the Christmas Tree Festival at St Nicolas Church

4th December 2025

The Mayor attended the Light up a Life Service at Witham United Reformed Church

3rd December 2025

The Mayor attended the Torchlight Ceremony at the Queen's Hall, Halstead

1st December 2025

The Mayor attended the Veterans Coffee Morning at the Royal British Legion Hall

29th November 2025

The Mayor attended Witham Carnival's presentation Evening at the Public Hall

29th November 2025

The Mayor attended Holy Family Church fundraising Christmas Fayre at the Public Hall

26th November 2025

The Mayor attended a tree planting on Witham River Walk

22nd November 2025

The Mayor attended Witham Christmas Market

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath in close up wearing a brown coat, a football scarf and his mayor's chains

21st November 2025

The Mayor gave a speech on Leadership and Personal Journey at Lift Maltings Academy

21st November 2025

The Mayor gave a speech on Leadership and Personal Journey at Lift Maltings Academy

16th November 2025

The Mayor attended the Sunday Cinema Club at the RBL Hall

15th November 2025

The Mayor attended the multi-choir Concert for Peace

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath wearing a suit and mayor's chains. He is with local vicar Revd Johnathan Pritchard who is wearing a suit and waistcoat over his clerical collar.

11th November 2025

The Mayor attended the Remembrance Day Service at the War Memorial

9th November 2025

The Mayor attended the RAFA Club for the Raising of the New Flag Ceremony

9th November 2025

The Mayor attended the RBL Remembrance Parade and service at the War Memorial

9th November 2025

The Mayor attended the Remembrance Service at St Nicolas Church

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath wearing a suit and mayor's chains. He is on a stage behind a table dressed in a blue cloth and decorated with flowers. He is talking into a microphone. Next to him is a lady in a blue Alzheimer's Society t-shirt is bending over leaning on a chair. Behind them is a giant paper forget-me-not flower.

7th November 2025

The Mayor attended Witham Town Football Club for their bingo night in aid of the Alzheimer's Society

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath wearing a suit and mayor's chains. He is on a stage behind a table dressed in a blue cloth and decorated with flowers. Next to him is a lady in a blue Alzheimer's Society t-shirt talking into a microphone. Behind them is a giant paper forget-me-not flower.

5th November 2025

The Mayor attended the AgeWell Fair at Witham Public Hall

3rd November 2025

The Mayor attended the Veterans Coffee Morning at the Royal British Legion

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath standing in the middle of a group of seven people. It is a mixed group of men and women, all wearing coats. They are stood outside on grass with trees behind. Two of the trees have been decorated with blue woollen flowers and attached tags.

1st November 2025

The Mayor attended the Forget-Me-Not Memory Trail on Witham River Walk

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath stood in long grass with trees behind. to each side, a trees has decorated with blue woollen flowers and attached tags. The Mayor is leaning on a wooden post with an A4 notice explaining the display.

26th October 2025

The Mayor attended the production of 'White Christmas' by the Witham Amateur Operatic Society at Witham Public Hall

26th October 2025

The Mayor attended Braintree District Council's Volunteers Awards at Alec Hunter School

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath wearing a suit and the mayors chains, sat on a chair in a community hall surrounded by adults and children wearing traditional Indian dress.

26th October 2025

The Mayor attended Witham Indian Community 2nd Diwali Celebrations

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath wearing a suit and his mayors chains in amongst a group of dancers all dressed alike in black vests and leggings with silver shirts over the top tied at their waists.

25th October 2025

The Mayor attended our Halloween Trail

The mayor dressed as Dumbledore from Harry Potter, standing in a woodland background, wearing a white wig and long beard and silver grey wizard robes.

6th October 2025

The Mayor attended the first anniversary of the Veterans Coffee Morning at the Royal British Legion

The mayor in a navy short sleeved shirt and wearing his mayors chains with a lady wearing a pink dress and cardigan holding some forget me not flowers that she has crocheted

30th September 2025

The Mayor attended Witham Town Football Club craft afternoon

The Mayor wearing a navy short sleeved shirt and his chains of office with 3 ladies all of whom are holding up a handful of crocheted forget me not flowers

29th September 2025

The Mayor attended Coffee, Cake & Crochet morning at the Town Hall in aid of The Alzheimer's Society

25th September 2025

The Mayor attended the Well Cafe for their Fairtrade Tea Party

Witham Mayor in a green jumper and his chains of office with 2 ladies and a gentleman who are wearing cooks aprons at their fairtrade tea party

23rd September 2025

The Mayor attended the Witham Town Football Club crafting afternoon

21st September 2025

The Mayor attended the Sunday Cinema Club at the Royal British Legion

21st September 2025

The Mayor joined the Prime Appointments Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk

Witham Mayor in his chains of office in the midst of a group of around 35 people, all wearing blue Alzheimer's society t-shirts

Witham Mayor wearing his chains of office and a wide brimmed hat with 3 ladies and a gentleman. All are wearing light blue t-shirts for Alzheimer's Society and dressed ready for their sponsored walk.

Witham Mayor wearing a suit and red tie with his chains of office. He is stood with a man with a beard wearing a blue and white striped t-shirt. Around his neck is a strap, from which is suspended an orange crab puppet. The crab is also wearing mayors chains

20th September 2025

The Mayor attended Witham Street Entertainment Festival

Witham Mayor in his chains of office stood in the high street, flanked on either side by stilt walkers in rainbow coloured costumes

18th September 2025

The Mayor attended the Lift New Rickstones open evening

6th September 2025

The Mayor joined Witham Wombles for their litter pick at Bramble Road

Witham Mayor in a florescent yellow jacket, in a field with3 other people. Each of them are wearing gloves, holding litter bags and one is holding a litter picker

Witham Mayor in a suit and his chains of office, stood in a church between two members of the church, one of whom is the reverend in his robes

3rd September 2025

The Mayor attended Welcome Service at Witham Methodist Church

Witham Mayor in a suit and his chains of office. He is pictured in the church stood with 5 members of the church, 2 of whom are wearing their robes

1st September 2025

The Mayor attended a 4.3 mile RBL sponsored walk around the River Walk

1st September 2025

The Mayor attended the Witham Rail Disaster Memorial Service at Armond Road Bridge

Witham Mayor in a suit and his chains of office, stood next to the Witham Rail Crash Memorial board, on the other side of which is a gentleman in a suit and a vicar in his robes

28th August 2025

The Mayor engaged with Witham residents with Bluey

21st August 2025

The Mayor attended a networking event at Paper Mill Lock

21st August 2025

The Mayor attended Lift Rickstones for the completion of the artificial grass pitch

17th August 2025

The Mayor attended the Sunday Cinema Club

16th August 2025

The Mayor attended the VJ Day 80th Anniversary celebration event at the Royal British Legion Hall

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath wearing a suit and mayors chains with 3 ladies wearing red dresses and white shoes and fascinators waving union jack flags at the Royal British Legion's VJ 80 event

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath in a jacket, Union Jack tie and mayoral chains next to a tall young man with glasses and a single drum hung from a white strap over his shoulder

15th August 2025

The Mayor joined us at Witham Town Council's VJ Day 80th anniversary event at the RAFA Hall

15th August 2025

The Mayor attended the VJ Day 80th anniversary commemoration service at the Memorial Gardens

The back of Witham Mayor in a suit and his chains at the Witham Memorial Gardens for a service for VJ day. Next to him, from the rear, is a gentleman in a suit and beret with a blue and yellow flag aloft while in front of them another gentleman lays a wreath on the memorial

A small crowd of people stood looking to the right of the photo whilst listening to a service for VJ day

15th August 2025

The Mayor attended the Witham RBL file afternoon

12th August 2025

The Mayor attended Moorfield Court Annual Sausage Sizzle with the Town Clerk

9th August 2025

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor attended St George's Care Home Summer Tea Party

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor in casual clothes but wearing their chains with a small group of 5 other people at a summer tea party for a local care home.

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath and Deputy Mayor Cllr Jack Coleman in casual clothes but wearing their ceremonial chains, pictured with a blond lady wearing a coffee coloured trouser outfit.

7th August 2025

The Mayor attended our Teddy Bears Picnic

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath in a patterned shirt and his chains, sitting at a table with our Events Co-ordinator who is wearing sunglasses. Behind them in the background are groups of people having picnics on the grass

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath in shorts and a patterned shirt with his chains stood next to someone in a Winnie the Pooh costume

30th July 2025

The Mayor joined St George's Nursing Home to celebrate and thank staff for their hard work and dedication. You are welcome to join St Georges for their summer tea party on Saturday 9th August

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath in his chains with a group of staff outside the nursing home holding up banner showing their achievements

29th July 2025

The Mayor the Witham Hub and the Town Hall for the IDC Presentation

26th July 2025

The Mayor attended the opening of Ultimate Combat Academy

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath at the opening of a combat gym. Paul is in his suit and wearing his chains, but is wearing only socks on his feet. He is standing with a gentleman who has on a red tshirt and black shorts. Behind them are are group of people, mostly kids and mostly in red tshirts and black shorts

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath, wearing a suit, is shaking hands with a gentleman wearing red tshirt and black shorts. They are standing to the right of a shutter door which is open and a group of children and adults in red tshirts and black shorts are posed in the doorway

20th July 2025

The Mayor attended the Summer Fayre at Holy Family Church

Cllr Paul Heath, Witham Mayor, wearing his chains and a suit, standing with 3 other gentlemen. On the left is the Deputy Mayor Cllr Jack Coleman in a shirt and shorts, a gentleman in a brown and beige top and a hat, and to the right of the Mayor a gentleman in a leather jacket

19th July 2025

The Mayor attended centenary celebrations at Faulkbourne Village Hall

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath standing between two ladies in summer dresses. Behind them is a hall full of people looking at various stalls

19th July 2025

The Mayor joined Witham Town Football Club to kick off their 25-26 Soccability season

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath wearing a suit and his Mayoral chains. to his left is a gentleman in a Witham Town training kit with yellow socks. Crouched down is a gentleman in Grey t-shirt and beige shorts petting the Mayors two small dogs, one brown one black

13th July 2025

The Mayor attended the Valero Lounge for a presentation to Wipe Away Those Tears

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath, wearing a suit and Mayoral chains, along with the Deputy Mayor also in a suit, with a mixed group of 6 people. The lady in the middle wearing a pink trouser outfit, is holding an oversized cheque

13th July 2025

The Mayor visited Dengie Hall Community Centre to join celebrations for Eid

Witham Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Cllrs Paul Heath and Jack Coleman with a crowd of people, with the women mostly wearing saris. They are gathered outside on a grassy area with trees behind

Witham Mayor and Deputy Mayor Cllrs Paul Heath and Jack Coleman in a kitchen, with another 2 men, one either side. In front of them are some platters of food

Witham Mayor and Deputy Mayor Cllrs Paul Heath and Jack Coleman sat at a table together with Cllr Joan Coleman, enjoying a meal in a hall full of people

12th July 2025

The Mayor attended Witham Carnival, joined the Witham Town Council stall to raise funds for his charity and helped with the carnival judging

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath under a red gazebo, holding a cardboard frame that says 'Wanted' across the top. Paul is wearing a shirt and trousers, his mayors chains and a cowboy hat

11th July 2025

The Mayor commissioned the latest defibrillator on the Witham Industrial Estate donated by Acacia Business Services

11th July 2025

The Mayor visited the Witham Hub craft morning

11th July 2025

The Mayor attended the opening of the new 3G football pitch in Spinks Lane

A group of 12 dignitaries, men and women, including Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath. They are standing in a football goal which had a purple ribbon tied from post to post. A tall gentleman in a suit has just cut the ribon and everyone else is clapping.

A group of 12 dignitaries, men and women, including Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath, stood in a line and each kicking a football towards the camera.

A group of 12 dignitaries, men and women, including Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath, stood in a group in the corner of a football pitch. A purple ribbon goes from side to side of the photo which has just been cut while everyone else claps

10th July 2025

The Mayor joined Popcorn for their 2nd birthday celebrations

Witham Mayor and Deputy Mayor Cllrs Paul Heath and Jack Coleman stood either side of a lady in a brown top and trousers. They are stood in front of an advertising board which says Popcorn Young Adults Community

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath stood with a young person from the Popcorn group

5th July 2025

The Mayor attended the crowning of the Witham Carnival Court

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath in a shopping centre with Witham Carnival Court, 9 girls aged from around 8 to 16, wearing either white or pale lilac wedding type dresses, wearing sashes and holding purple bouquets

3rd July 2025

The Mayor joined the inaugural Witham Cricket Club Girls & Ladies Softball Cricket Team

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath stood in fron of a cricket scoreboard. Paul is wearing a suit and his Mayors chains. He is with 11 ladies,2 of whom are kneeling and all are wearing pink t-shirts with purple sleeves, and black shorts or leggings

28th June 2025

The Mayor attended the Mediaeval Fayre at St Nicolas Church

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath behind a painted board where you can stick your face through. The board is painted to look like he is a knight in armour holding a flag that reads St Nicholas

Witham Mayor Cllr Paul Heath with an archery bow & arrow taking aim while watched by a lady who we can only see from the back.

27th June 2025

The Mayor attended a Witham Industrial Watch meeting

26th June 2025

The Mayor joined Belson's Opticians for their 40 year celebration

14th June 2025

The Mayor attended our United in Music Festival

Witham Town Mayor, Councillor Paul Heath at our United in Music Festival. Paul is holding a microphone and wearing his chain, a blue short sleeved shirt and a straw boater hat

13th June 2025

The Mayor joined Braintree District Council at their pop up lounge event for Loneliness Awareness Week

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul Heath sat on a sofa in Newland Street with a Police Community Support Officer on either side. This was for an event for Loneliness Awareness Week

12th June 2025

The Mayor attended the monthly Royal British Legion Cinema Club

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul Heath at the Royal British Legion Cinema Club with 3 other attendees, all sat on chairs

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul Heath at the Royal British Legion cinema club, stood behind 6 attendees all sat on chairs

11th June 2025

The Mayor attended a careers afternoon at Howbridge School

10th June 2025

The Mayor attended the Age Well, Live Well event at Causeway House

8th June 2025

The Mayor attended St Mary's Church in Dunmow for the Civic Service of the newly elected Town Mayor

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul Heath on a litter pick with 4 members of Witham Wombles, all holding litter sacks and pickers, rain macs and hi-viz tabards

7th June 2025

The Mayor joined Witham Wombles on their monthly litter pick, this one at Gershwin Boulevard

5th June 2025

The Mayor attended a traditional breaking of the ground ceremony at the site of the new community centre on Haygreen Road

2nd June 2025

The Mayor joined the veterans at their coffee morning at the Royal British Legion Hall

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul Heath in a suit and his chains with two ladies from haberdashery Rag, Tag & Bobtail, one holding a framed certificate and one a prize hamper that they have been awarded for winning the Dementia Awareness Week window competition

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul heath presenting a framed certificate to a lady from Witham United Reformed Church for participating in the Dementia Awareness Week window competition

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul heath presenting a framed certificate to a lady from Barnardos charity shop for participating in the Dementia Awareness Week window competition

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul heath presenting a framed certificate to a lady from Prime Appointment for participating in the Dementia Awareness Week window competition

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul heath presenting a framed certificate to a lady from Witham Hub for participating in the Dementia Awareness Week window competition

29th May 2025

The Mayor awarded the winners prize and certificates to everyone that joined in our Dementia Awareness Week window competition to turn Witham blue

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul Heath and a member of St John Ambulance performing CPR compressions on two dummys

Witham Mayor Councillor Paul Heath and several members of the team from Witham Hub in front of their building during an event for Dementia Awareness Week

24th May 2025

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor attended an event at the Witham Hub for Dementia Awareness Week

Taken inside Chelmsford Cathedral, this photo shows Witham Mayor cllr Paul Heath in his Mayors chains, with a lady dignitary either side of him, also in their chains. There are around a dozen people alongside them in blue t-shirts for Alzheimer's Society

Mayor Cllr Paul Heath in his Mayors chains with 2 ladies from Alzheimers Society

Mayor Cllr Paul Heath in his mayors chains, with Deputy Mayor Cllr Jack Coleman and 2 ladies from Alzheimer's Society

20th May 2025

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor attended Chelmsford Cathedral for the Alzheimer's Society's Singing for the Brain Celebration as part of Dementia Awareness Week

17th May 2025

The Mayor attended Witham Dog Show