The Lord Mayor of the City of Stoke-on-Trent

Councillor Derek Capey is the Lord Mayor for Stoke-on-Trent 2008-2009

The Lord Mayor is the First Citizen of Stoke-on-Trent, and with this comes a high profile role in promoting and maintaining the interests of the City and its people.

The Lord Mayor attends a variety of engagements throughout his year in office, such as Civic Receptions, Parades and general visits.  The Lord Mayor's Secretariat within Member Services supports him in this role, and can also offer advice on relevant points of etiquette, procedure and precedence.  If you wish to request the Lord Mayor's presence at an event, please follow the link to the right.

A brief biography

Derek Capey was first elected as a city councillor in 2002. He was born in Wolstanton in 1938, but has lived in Stoke-on-Trent for most of his life.  He has an invaluable love and knowledge of our area and its proud heritage.

Councillor Capey served his National Service from 1957 to 1959, mostly in Cyprus. Afterwards, he worked for the Silverdale Co-operative Society, where he met his wife Joyce. This was followed by working for the Michelin Tyre Company. From 1972 until 2001, Cllr. Capey, with his wife, ran a fish and chip shop in Heron Cross, where he was also Chair of the Traders’ Association.

When the construction of the A50 meant the shop had to close, he went to work in the pharmacy department at the City General Hospital.

Councillor Capey is a devoted family man. He married his wife Joyce in 1961 and has two sons and four grandchildren.

A keen sportsman, Derek was a cricket player for several teams, from the age of 16 until he was 40.  These included Barlaston, Meakins and Johnson Matthey.

He played football for Silverdale Co-op, Audley Ex-Servicemen and Johnson Matthey and has been a football referee for Staffordshire County F.A. and Cheshire League.  As linesman Derek served in all divisions of the Football League and officiated at the UEFA Cup in Belgium.

He’s completed several marathons, with a best time of 3 hours 31 minutes in the Potteries Marathon.

He is a governor at Clarice Cliff Primary and Heron Cross Primary (where he also coaches the football team).

Councillor Capey is a keen supporter of Stoke City FC and Port Vale FC.

He currently chairs the 2012 Olympic Steering Committee.

Both Councillor Capey and his wife are looking forward to their time in office and are proud to be Stoke-on-Trent’s civic ambassadors for the 2008-09 municipal year.

Lord Mayor's Charity - Reg. No. 238156 
The day to day running of the Lord Mayor's Charity is administered by the Lord Mayor's Secretariat.  Monies raised during each Mayoral year are distributed to many worthy causes that meet the relevant criteria.

Christmas Appeal
An appeal is launched during November each year for money, new toys, gifts and so on, which will be distributed among needy families, the elderly and the disabled in Stoke-on-Trent.  This is carried out along with with Social Care to make sure that the most needy local families receive support at Christmas time.

For further information on any aspect concerning the Lord Mayor contact: Denise Powell - Lord Mayor's Secretary:

Telephone: 01782 232625
Fax:           01782 233451
Email:        lord.mayor@stoke.gov.uk