Your Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Your Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor for 2022-23 is Councillor Richard Thorpe. The Deputy Mayor stands in for the Mayor when necessary.
Biography of the Deputy Mayor
Councillor Richard Thorpe was elected as councillor for the Motspur Park and Old Malden ward in May 2022. He has lived in New Malden with his wife and children for over 20 years. He is a chartered accountant who is now mainly retired and spent most of his career in financial services regulation.
About the Office of Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor, when deputising, should be treated as the Mayor would be treated. The Deputy Mayor will normally deputise for the Mayor when the Mayor is away from the Royal Borough, ill, or when there is a clash of functions and it is desirable for the Royal Borough to be represented at both. The Deputy Mayor may also appoint a Deputy Mayoress or Escort to accompany them on official engagements.
Mayors Office
Contact the Mayor's Office for more information