The Mayor
Biographical information for the Mayor of Great Yarmouth Borough, Councillor Jade Martin
Born and raised in the Borough, Her Worship was elected as a Borough Councillor in 2018. Councillor Martin represents the Central and Northgate ward and continues to work passionately for her residents in Local Government.
Outside of the council, Her Worship attended Peterhoue First and Middle Schools, Oriel high School and then studied at East Norfolk Sixth Form.
As Mayor of the Borough, Cllr Martin chairs Full Council Meetings and helps raise money for her selected charities. These charities are Feathers Futures, Walk and Talk, Sunbeams and the Louise Hamilton Trust.
I am honoured to have been elected as mayor by my fellow councillors. My career has been rooted in community support, working with organisations such as DIAL, GYGYC (Young Carers) and The Matthew Project, as well as working within the NHS and local schools - I hope this experience will stand me in good stead of the year ahead.
Alongside my professional roles, volunteering has always been an important part of my life. My longest commitment has been as a Make-A-Wish visitor, and I continue to support different local projects whenever I can.
Great Yarmouth's greatest strength has always been its community spirit and the remarkable people who call it home. That's why I have chosen to support Feathers Futures, Walk and Talk, Sunbeams and The Louise Hamilton Trust during my mayoral year - charities founded by people with a genuine passion for making a difference in our town.
We are fortunate to have so many inspiring organisations and initiatives in the borough and I hope to shine a light on as many of them as possible - raising awareness, strengthening connections and creating new opportunities.
I am also committed to championing kindness, inclusion and celebrating the community champions who help make our town such a special place.
Councillor Jade Martin
The Mayor will be accompanied to events by the Mayor of Great Yarmouth Consort, Councillor Antony Capewell. Reverend Canon Simon Ward will be the Mayor's Chaplain for the year of office and Sophia Bullimore, from 901 Marine Cadet Troop, will be the Mayor's Cadet.
What does the Mayor do?
The Mayor acts as Chairman of the Council and has to attend all full Council and special Council meetings.
The Mayor is invited to many different functions within the Borough, and represents Great Yarmouth when visiting other parts of the county.
Is it a political position?
The Mayor has to be apolitical and not enter into any political debates.
How is the Mayor chosen?
The position of Mayor alternates between the political parties in power - the Mayor is not elected.
Mayor making takes places in May every year with a ceremony at the Town Hall.
Can I invite the Mayor to my event?
