Diss Town Council

Town Mayor

Our Current Mayor For 2025/26 Is Councillor Declan Craggs

The Town Mayor is elected annually at the May Annual Meeting of the Council. The Mayor wears a chain of office when carrying out official engagements. The chain is also worn on ceremonial occasions as part of the official dress.

The Mayor is keen to support all manner of local organisations and events. If you would like to invite the Mayor to an event or function please email your invitation directly to towncouncil@diss.gov.uk.

At the Full Council meeting held on 21st May, Diss Town Council elected Councillor Declan Craggs as Town Mayor for 2025–26.

Declan has been on the Council since March 2024. Declan runs a small business and is a governor for the Infant and Junior school of Diss.

Following his appointment, Declan said: “It’s a real privilege and honour to be selected as Town Mayor. I’m looking forward to supporting Diss as a thriving and vibrant community. I recognise that there are always improvements to be made, and I will work with local organisations, councils and local people to ensure we get the best outcomes possible. I’d also like to extend my thanks to the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Murphy, for his outstanding service and his remarkable efforts in raising funds for his chosen charity.”

Charity Fundraising

For his mayoral year, Declan has chosen to support Friends of Diss Primary Academy Partnership PTA. Declan said “This charity raises money for young school children of Diss to support them getting to go on school trips, enjoy play equipment, access new book and countless other things”

He’s already getting started on plans for a series of exciting fundraising activities including a car boot, carol concert and so much more. More details to come!