The Mayor is the first citizen of the town. In their Civic Role the Mayor meets with individuals and communities to honour them for their contribution to the life of the town, and to promote civic pride. The Mayor is also a member or patron, ex officio, of a number of organisations. The role of Mayor is distinct from that of Councillor and the Mayor acts in a non-political manner when carrying out the civic role. The Deputy Mayor will attend functions when the Mayor is unable to do so.
Every year one Councillor is elected by the other Town Councillors to be Neath Town Council Mayor.
Neath Town Councillors are volunteers and do not receive any payment for their community work. They are bound by a strict Code of Conduct which requires them to act selflessly, objectively, within the law and to give assurance for the proper use of public funds and assets.
Current Mayor – Cllr. Paul James
Councillor Corner
I have been on the Town Council since 2017 and am currently the Neath Town Mayor. Neath born and bred, I am a stand-up comedian by trade, though before that, I taught Secondary and College students in the area. I run the Neath Comedy Festival and am involved in organising several other events around the town, including the Neath Ale and Cider Festival, and of course, play a role with Neath Town Council Events. I am also the Clubhouse manager at Neath Rugby Club, a team I am very passionate about.
Mayoral Year: Cllr. Paul James 2024 - 2025
