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The Mayor of Trafford - Councillor Ken Weston

Ken Weston was born at Timperley Lodge, West Timperley towards the end of the last war, and has lived in the West Timperley/Broadheath area all his life.

Educated at three local schools and obtaining a degree at Manchester Metropolitan University, in Food Technology, Business Management and Studies, further studies at South Trafford College in Politics. He has held positions in the Northern Area of England, Sales/Technical in food ingredients, as Executive and Management, as he really enjoys working with and alongside people, being part of a team.

Past activities have included boxing, Speed Skating, Motocross Scrambling, Squash and Acting, stage, television and films, meeting and working with some fantastic people in some great story lines, including Warren Beatty and John Stride, as well as the Coronation Street cast. At present he is an active voluntary member of the "Altrincham Garrick Theatre", raising funds for a local animal charity, loving animals and wildlife. He is also a member of the "Altrincham Court Leet" being made a Freeman of Altrincham, as he is a keen fan of "Heritage" through the years.

He has been connected with politics for over thirty years and when asked in 1999 to stand as a Councillor for the Broadheath Ward he grasped the chance of being able to give something back to the community and totally enjoys helping the residents of the ward and the Borough of Trafford. Nothing is too much trouble for him, really enjoying helping people of all ages, from all walks of life.

He is and has served on many of Trafford Council's committees, along with being a Governor of two local schools, Vice-Chairman at one, plus outside bodies and Trusts within and outside the Borough.

His greatest challenge was when he became Chairman of The Bridgewater Way Steering Committee in Trafford which is a Lottery Funded Development of the Bridgewater Canal Tow Path, with Sustrans/Connect2. Total development of £8 million over the next 3-5 years.

The chosen charities to be supported this year by the Mayor and Mayoress are Pictor School and Trafford General Hospital's Prostate Cancer Unit.

It is a great honour to be part of the community of Trafford, helping to improve the environment, as well as helping to improve the "Quality of Life for Everyone".

The greatest honour for a councillor is to become the "Mayor" of the borough they represent, to be the "First Citizen of Trafford".

The Mayoress Mrs Marilyn Lucas JP

Born in Bowdon, educated locally at Loreto Convent, Altrincham and at Salford and Manchester Universities and have always lived locally. I have a son, Nick, who lives in Bowdon and works in the family business.

I was a State Registered Chiropodist, now retired, having worked for the local Authorities of Cheshire and Trafford, also at Wythenshawe Hospital and in private practice in Altrincham.

Previously a Councillor at Trafford Council for 8 years. Mayoress of Trafford 2007/08.

I am presently serving as a Magistrate on Trafford Bench, having been on the Bench for 19 years and a past Deputy Chairman of the Bench for 4 years. A Governor of Altrincham College of Arts and Deputy Chairman of Governors of Pictor School for several years, having been on the Board of Governors for 25 years.

I have been on the Committee for the Muscular Dystrophy Group of Great Britain, Altrincham & Wilmslow Branch for 28 years and now as Honorary Secretary. I am also a supporter of many local charities.

Requesting the Mayors' attendance

Both the Mayor and Mayoress look forward to their year in office and representing and serving residents, organisations and groups in the Borough.

If you would like the Mayor and Mayoress to attend an event, you can either Request Mayoral Attendance online or write to us using the address shown at the bottom of the page.

All engagements must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the actual engagement as the Diary often fills up quickly.

Learn more about The Mayor of Trafford

Mayoral Insignia

For official engagements, chain of office of the Mayor and Mayoress are worn. Find out about the history of the Chains.

Mayor's Charity

Mayor of Trafford Councillor Ken Weston and his Mayoress Mrs Marilyn Lucas JP have chosen the Prostate Cancer Unit at Trafford General Hospital and Pictor School for Children With Special Needs as their Mayoral charity and will be organising and leading fund raising events to support these very deserving local charities.

Past Mayors

From 1975 ownwards, find out who has been Mayor of Trafford.

Trafford Coat of Arms

Read about the history of the Trafford coat of arms and discover the meaning behind it's design.