Farnham Town Mayor

Farnham Town Mayor

Find out about the current Farnham town mayor, past mayors and how to invite the mayor to your event.

Mayor of Farnham 2026/27

Councillor Graham White was elected as Farnham town mayor in May 2026. The Mayoress is Judy White.

The deputy mayor is Councillor Alan Earwaker.

The mayor acts as an ambassador for Farnham, promoting and upholding the character of the town, supporting community groups and projects.

The mayor is Farnham’s first citizen. Town councillors elect the town mayor annually. The mayor-making ceremony takes place in early May at the first meeting of the council year. The mayor is elected to office for one year.

The mayor chairs the town’s Council meetings and represents the town at civic and ceremonial functions. During the mayoral year, the mayor will attend around 300 engagements.

 

History of the mayoral role

The office of mayor was brought to this country by the Normans in the 11th
century and the word ‘mayor’ derives from the Latin word ‘maior’ meaning greater.