Town Mayor
The Town Mayor is the first citizen of Burgess Hill and the Office of Mayor is the most important civic appointment in the Town.
By custom, it is usual for the Town Mayor to be accorded precedence in their own Town over everyone except His Majesty the King and members of the Royal Family or the Lord Lieutenant of the County when representing the Crown. The role of Mayor includes the responsibility for civic, ceremonial duties as well as promoting the Town and the Town Council.
The Town Mayor is elected annually by their fellow 19 Councillors and serves for a period of 12 months during the civic year that runs from May.
To book the Mayor or Deputy Mayor please complete the Google Form here, requests must be received a minimum of 1 month prior to the event, any requests after this time frame may not be facilitated.
The Mayor’s 2026/2027 chosen charity will continue to be BHT Pathfinder. Pathfinder is a partnership of mental health, homelessness and employment support organisations working together to improve people’s wellbeing across the county. They offer one-to-one sessions, groups, and activities, peer support and remote supported self-help to suit any needs.
Any issues or if you require further information contact communityteam@burgesshill.gov.uk or telephone 01444 247726 and request to speak to the Community Team.
25 volunteer groups from around Burgess Hill were invited to celebrate on Wednesday 3 June with the Town Mayor in the Council Chamber during National Volunteer Week. Town Mayor Stuart Condie thanked the groups for all their hard work in the community and stated that Burgess Hill would fall apart without their dedication.
Groups were then invited to stand up and speak about their organisations. They expressed how lovely it was to be recognised and be invited to the volunteer event. They were excited to speak to other groups on how they can work together offering services to the residents of Burgess Hill.
BHT Pathfinder has also excitingly been announced as the Town Mayor’s chosen charity for 2026/2027. Mayoral events are already being planned for 2026 to raise money for BHT Pathfinder.
The Town Mayor’s Fundraising Event – Big Soup!
Last year, the Burgess Hill Town Mayor, Councillor Stuart Condie, announced his mayoral charities as fundraising for BHT Housing Trust and the promotion of St Peter and St James Hospice.
On Friday 20th March, the Town Mayor hosted his fundraising event, “Big Soup”, in support of his nominated charity, BHT Housing Trust. Think Dragon’s Den – but without the dragons! Four passionate representatives from local charities each had five minutes to pitch their cause to the audience. Guests then voted for their favourite charity, with the winner receiving 50% of the event’s takings, while BHT Housing Trust received the remaining 50%.
Town Mayor – Stuart Condie Deputy Mayor – David Eggleton
Photos from the volunteer event on Wednesday 3 June:
Photos of recent events the mayor has attended: 
