The Mayoral team for 2025/26
The Worshipful the Mayor of Sandwell and Mayoress
The Mayor of Sandwell is Councillor Steve Melia (Great Barr with Yew Tree ward) and his Mayoress is his sister, Mrs Valeria Thacker.
The Deputy Mayor of Sandwell and Deputy Mayoress
The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Elaine Giles (Newton ward) and the Deputy Mayoress is her grand-daughter, Grace Giles.
The Mayor's Charity Appeal
The Worshipful the Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE during her term in office, is supporting two charities and all monies raised will help support these organisations:
- Acorns children’s hospice – offering care and support to local children in Sandwell.
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The British Polio Fellowship - dedicated to supporting and empowering local people, and across the region, living with the late effects of polio and post-polio syndrome (PPS).
To support the Mayor's charity appeal, you can make cheques payable to the 'Mayor of Sandwell’s Charity Appeal' and send to:
The Mayors Parlour
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street, Oldbury
B69 3DE