Mayor and Consort
The Mayor of South Ribble is Cllr Paul Wharton-Hardman BEM and his Consort is Mr Chris Wharton-Hardman.
South Ribble's Mayor, Councillor Paul Wharton-Hardman and his Consort, Mr Chris Wharton-Hardman were formally sworn in at South Ribble Borough Council's annual meeting on Wednesday 14 May 2025.
The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Caleb Tomlinson and Deputy Mayoress Mrs Linda Tomlinson.
Mayor charities
During his year in office, Paul will be supporting four local charities:
- Teddies for Loving Care
- St Catherine’s Hospice
- S.L.E.A.P.
- Miles of Smiles, who provide vital work for children, families, and communities across South Ribble.
Donations
Donation are via a secure back transfer. Please don't forget to use your full name as the reference so we know who has made a kind donation.
Mayor’s accounts details:
Barclays Bank
Name on Account: South Ribble Borough Council Collection Account
Sort code: 20-69-93
Account No: 73548465
Reference: Please use your full name as a reference
Events and fundraisers
Apart from formal civic engagements, the mayor holds regular events throughout the year to raise money for their nominated charities which anyone can buy tickets to attend. These can include concerts, banquets and days at the races, and booking is usually essential as they are always extremely popular.
For more information or to book tickets for a mayoral event, you can contact the mayor's secretary on 01772 625542.
View information on how to invite the Mayor to an event.