WELCOME
From the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Pete Lowe
Councillor Pete Lowe was named the borough's first citizen at full council on 28 May 2026.
At the heart of the Mayor's year is the theme "Bostin' Dudley" — a celebration of what makes the borough special. He pledged to raise thousands of pounds for his chosen charities during his term. These are WeLoveCarers, Friends of Alfie Johnson, Stourbridge Town FC (including its Floodlight Appeal), Gig Caritas / Busking for Charity, the What? Centre, and Stourbridge Glass Museum.
Councillor Lowe has represented Lye and Stourbridge North as a ward councillor since 2006 and earlier represented St Andrew's Ward.
Councillor Lowe's wife, Su, was named as Mayoress for the year ahead.
Deputy Mayor of Dudley Councillor Adam Aston 2025-26
Councillor Adam Aston has been sworn in as Deputy Mayor with his partner Ben Middleton as consort.
Councillor Aston has represented Upper Gornal and Woodsetton as a ward councillor since 2011.
THE ROLE OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR
A deputy Mayor of the borough is elected every year at the council’s annual meeting at the same time as the Mayor is elected. They also serve in the role for a year.
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During this time the Deputy Mayor attends many civic and ceremonial functions and represents the Mayor in their absence.
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