Introduction to Buckingham’s new Mayor
Cllr. Fran Davies was elected unanimously as the new Town Mayor on Monday 12th May 2025.
Short History of the Role
Cllr. Fran Davies is the 258th Mayor of Buckingham since 1684 and is elected by fellow Councillors for the period of one year.
There is evidence of settlement in the area since pre-Roman times, but the first document naming Buckingham is Saxon, when the town was already important enough to be granted the right to hold markets and house a Royal Mint. Queen Mary I granted the town a Royal Charter in 1554 confirming several further rights and creating the post of Bailiff, to be elected yearly, which included being a magistrate. A second Royal Charter in 1664 from King Charles II confirmed this and appointed Aldermen and Burgesses to run the town, collect taxes, and keep the peace. The Aldermen and Burgesses are now elected Councillors, but the post of Mayor remains.
Mayor’s Charities
The Mayor’s charities are both local registered charities.
The Oli Hilsdon Foundation
The Foundation continues Oli’s incredible work, raising awareness and funding research projects that advance the goal of extending and ultimately saving the lives of those diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, the most lethal and aggressive of brain tumours.
The Foundation is committed to creating an environment where research into brain tumours can thrive. The Foundation is run on an entirely voluntary basis with minimal overheads; this means that almost all of the funds received go directly to research
YC2 Buckingham and Winslow Young Carers Youth Club
YC2 aims to provide services that improve the quality of life and opportunities for young carers in Buckingham and the local area, by offering a solid network for fun, friendship, emotional support, advice and personal development.
For children aged 6 to 19 years old, YC2 offers group meetings, activity sessions, residential sessions, volunteering opportunities for leadership development, transport support, information and advice for families and welfare family support.
How to donate to the Mayor’s charities
You can donate to the Mayor’s charities via cheque. Please send any cheques to The Buckingham Centre, Verney Close, Buckingham, MK18 1JP.
Cash donations can also be made at Buckingham Town Council events.
How to contact the Mayor
You can email the Mayor directly via fdavies@cllr.buckingham-tc.gov.uk. If you would like to invite the Mayor to an event, please copy admin@buckingham-tc.gov.uk into your email. Please include your invitation and as much detail about the event as possible.