About the Mayor

Overview

Name

Councillor Richard Flemming

Ward

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

Length of service

First elected to the Borough Council in May 2019

Family

Jill (wife)

Charities

The new Mayor will be raising funds for Leicestershire Air Ambulance and Hinckley Worklink Project.

Outside interests

In his spare time, Councillor Flemming is Secretary of the Channel Islands Specialists' Society, a philatelic society that studies the stamps and postal history of the Channel Islands. He is also Chairman of the Hinckley and District Orchid Society and a member of the Hinckley and District Philatelic Society.

Mayor's consort

The Mayor’s consort is his wife Jill.

Deputy Mayor and consort

The new Deputy Mayor is Councillor Cathie Gibbens who represents Hinckley Clarendon. Her consort is her husband, fellow councillor and former Mayor, Scott.

Last updated: 14/05/2025 15:32