The Mayor
Welcome
The Mayor of Maidstone is the First Citizen of the Borough. The
Mayor connects the present day with history, acting as a symbol of
continuity.
Our First Citizen can come from any walk of life, gender or
ethnic background.
The Mayor undertakes many social engagements within the Borough
of Maidstone and acts as a link between the various bodies and
organisations.
The Mayor presides over Full Council meetings.
The Worshipful Mayor of Maidstone,
Cllr Denise Joy
The current Mayor is Cllr Denise Joy. Cllr Joy was
born in Maidstone and attended local schools; in 1994 she was
elected to Maidstone Borough Council to represent High Street
Ward.
Working in pre-schools for many years, Cllr Joy had
her own nursery until December 2005. Cllr Joy is a
member of the Parochial Church Council, a Board member for the
Maidstone Housing Trust, and a local School Governor.
Cllr Joy enjoys socialising and attending the theatre; married
to Kenny, they have two children, Lee and Kerry, and three
grandchildren, Charlie, Lauren and Jake.
