The Chair of the Council

The Chair

The Chair of North West Leicestershire District Council is a role of tradition given to a councillor for one year.  The Chair is the First Citizen of the district and represents the council at civic functions and events within North West Leicestershire and beyond. 

The current Chair, Councillor Kenny Horn, took up the position on Tuesday 7 May 2024.

The role is customary, does not carry any decision making duties, and is non-political and non-partisan.

During the Chairman’s term of office it has also been traditional for them to nominate a charity appeal to raise funds for and support throughout the year.

Councillor Horn's chosen charity is Steps.  

Inviting the Chair to attend an event

Local organisations may wish to invite the Chair to attend a specific function they are organising, e.g. festivals, social group meetings, presentations, community projects, open days, exhibitions, parades and new business launches to name a few.

Invitations will be considered on a first come, first served basis, however, should the Chair not be available for an event, the Chair’s Support Officer will pass the invitation on to the Deputy Chair.

Contact Details

If you would like to invite the Chair to your event or check the Chair’s availability, please contact either the Chair's Support Officer, stephanie.bunker@nwleicestershire.gov.uk, or member.services@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.

Key events in the Civic calendar

Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony – June (held on Monday before Armed Forces Day)

Armistice Day – 11 November (incorporating 2 minute silence)

Remembrance Day – November