Cllr Susan Beer is the new Chair of Dover District Council following her election by fellow councillors at the annual meeting of the Council on 21 May 2025. Cllr David Cronk was elected Vice-Chairman for the third year running.
As well as chairing meetings of full Council, the Chairman is the civic head of the Council and hosts civic events, receives official visitors, represents the district at ceremonial occasions and attends a wide range of events on behalf of the Council.
The Chairman of Dover District Council is the First Citizen in the district and takes precedence over all others including the Town Mayors of Dover, Deal and Sandwich, but excluding royalty and His Majesty’s representative in the county, the Lord Lieutenant of Kent.
Cllr Susan Beer said: “It is a great honour to be elected Chair of the Council and to be able to represent the district in the civic year ahead. I look forward to serving as Chair and to visiting local charities, voluntary organisations and associations and supporting the many groups that play such a vital role in our communities.”
For more information, please see the Chairman’s page on the DDC website at www.dover.gov.uk/chairman
Posted on 30 May 2025