Mayor of Gateshead

Councillor Freda Geddes has been elected as Gateshead's new Mayor following on from the Annual Council Meeting.  She will be supported by her husband, Councillor Alex Geddes as the mayor's Consort. 

Elected as a councillor for the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Ward in 2018 the new Mayor has lived in Gateshead all her life and throughout her working career taught in different Gateshead schools. She has also undertaken many volunteer roles.

Councillor Geddes has nominated Age UK Gateshead as her chosen charity.

Councillor Geddes said:

"It is an absolute honour to be elected as Mayor of the Borough where I have lived all of my life. I'm proud to be able to represent Gateshead and I look forward to getting and about across the borough to meet all of the people who make our local communities fantastic places to live.

"Whatever our political persuasion, there is a passion and desire to improve the lives of the people of Gateshead. So, I wish to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Mayor of Gateshead. It's humbling, challenging and a great honour."

Find out about our civic traditions

Former Mayors and Deputy Mayors of the borough from 1974

Former Mayors of Gateshead from 1835 to 1973

Documents

Mayor of Gateshead Charity Information (PDF, 173 KB)(opens new window)

Mayor Attendance form (PDF, 58 KB)(opens new window)

Mayor Attendance guidance notes (PDF, 50 KB)(opens new window)