The Mayor of Amber Valley is elected annually by fellow councillors and acts as the borough’s First Citizen. The Mayor chairs meetings of the Full Council and represents Amber Valley at a wide range of civic, ceremonial and community events. The Deputy Mayor supports the Mayor in these duties and attends functions on their behalf when needed.
While the role is largely ceremonial and focused on fostering community spirit, political leadership within the council is provided by the council leader.
Each year, the Mayor selects a local charity to support and raise funds for. The chosen charity for 2025/26 is Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre. More details about the Mayor can be found below.
If you’d like to invite the Mayor of Amber Valley to a local event, celebration or community activity, please email mayor@ambervalley.gov.uk.
Councillor Tony Holmes was elected as Mayor of Amber Valley for the 2026/27 civic year.
The Mayor has lived in Ripley since 2009 with the Mayoress, Councillor Lyndsay Cox, and their rescue dog, George. He has worked for more than 40 years in the civil service within HM Land Registry and has served as an Amber Valley Borough Councillor since 2012. He has also been a member of Ripley Town Council since 2011.
Alongside his council duties, the Mayor is heavily involved in community life across Amber Valley. He is Deputy Chair of Ripley Music Festival, one of the borough’s largest free community events, where he helps organise key parts of the annual event at Crossley Park, including stage delivery, security, fireworks and traders.
The Mayor is also a member of Friends of Ripley Greenway and regularly supports a variety of local events and organisations across the borough, including the Marehay Show.
During his year in office, the Mayor has chosen the League of Friends of Ripley Hospital and Amber Valley CVS as his chosen charities.
Further details about the Mayor can be viewed on the borough councillor page.
Further details about the Deputy Mayor can be viewed on the borough councillor page.
Contact the team directly on 01773 841381 or email mayor@ambervalley.gov.uk
