Councillor Paul Trendall has been appointed as the new Mayor of Milton Keynes for the 2026-27 municipal year. His appointment was confirmed during the Milton Keynes City Council Annual Meeting held on 20 May 2026.
Representing the Campbell Park and Willen ward, Councillor Trendall succeeds James Lancaster, who stepped down after the local elections held on 7 May 2026. Councillor Keith McLean has also been appointed to serve as the Deputy Mayor for the upcoming year.
Throughout his term, the new Mayor has committed to supporting the city’s diverse communities, faiths, and volunteers. He has selected MK Foodbank as his primary mayoral charity. Established in 2004, the foodbank operates from a distribution centre in Kiln Farm and supports more than 5,000 families annually through 10 serving centres across Milton Keynes. Councillor Trendall, who has served as the city’s Armed Forces Champion since 2020, will also provide support to the MK University Hospital Charity and Westbury Arts Centre.
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