New Mayor appointed for Test Valley
Following Test Valley’s Annual Full Council meeting on Wednesday 14 May 2025, councillor Gordon Bailey was elected as the new Mayor for Test Valley.
Councillor Bailey, who is one of the ward councillors for Blackwater, served as Deputy Mayor in 2023/24. Gordon would have become Mayor the following year, however he was unable to take on the role due to a personal issue.
Gordon Bailey will be supported by former Mayor Karen Hamilton, who will be acting as the Mayoress.
Councillor Ian Jeffrey, who was appointed Mayor last year, will be Deputy Mayor, having not done the role before filling in for councillor Bailey in 2024.
Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Gordon Bailey, said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Mayor of Test Valley for the upcoming year. My upmost thanks go to Councillor Ian Jeffrey for doing a fantastic job last year when I needed to care for my family, and I look forward to working with him as my deputy. I would also like to thank all my councillor colleagues for giving me this opportunity, and to Karen Hamilton for supporting me in this journey. I’m excited to see what the next 12 months brings and what events and activities are in store for me.”