Town Mayor 2026-27
Councillor Andrew Best
Biography
Andrew Best has lived in Stone all of his life. Attending Christchurch First School, Christchurch Middle school and Alleynes High School. He then went on to Liverpool Hope University studying a BA (Hons) degree in IT and Education Studies. Andrew has a wife and three children who all work or study in Stone. Andrew’s hobbies include Table Tennis and retro computer games.
Andrew has recently been on the governing board for one of his daughters’ schools and he is the chair of Pubwatch in Stone.
Andrew joined the council in 2019 and before becoming the mayor for this year was the Estates Sub-Committee Chairman and he was also the Deputy Mayor in 2022 and 2025.
or email: clerk@stonetowncouncil.gov.uk
Town Mayor’s Reports
Mayor’s Report – July 2026
Mayor’s Report – August 2026
Mayor’s Report – September 2026
Mayor’s Report – October 2026
Mayor’s Report – November 2026
Mayor’s Report – December 2026
Mayor’s Report – January 2027
Mayor’s Report – February 2027
Mayor’s Report – March 2027
Mayor’s Report – April 2027
Town Mayor’s Appointment at Annual Meeting on 12 May 2026
The Town Mayor’s Charities
The Mayor’s chosen charities are:
Stone Alzheimer’s Club, Stone Scout and Guide Band, and Man Time.
To find out about the work of each group or charity, please click on the images below. If you would like to make a donation towards the Mayor’s charities please telephone 01785 619740 for information about making your payment. All proceeds raised are distributed to the charities at the end of the Mayoral year.
Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor of Stone for the year 2026-27 is Councillor Robert Townsend.
Mayor’s Chaplain
The Mayor’s Chaplain is chosen by the Town Mayor and is appointed at the Annual Council meeting in May each year. The role includes leading prayers before Council meetings and participating in civic ceremonies.
The Mayor’s Chaplain is Reverend Paul Kingman of Christ Church.