Robes of the Mayor of Salford

When does the Mayor wear her robes?

The robe is worn by the Mayor on all appropriate civic and ceremonial occasions, and whilst wearing them the Mayor will normally be accompanied by the Mace.

The Mayor's robe is a modern type of robe in a black lightweight cloth, trimmed with full length facings of magenta velvet. The sleeves are also trimmed with magenta velvet.

History

The robes of Lord Mayors, Mayors, Aldermen and Councillors play a much more important part than is generally supposed.  

The discipline, orderliness and freedom of the British nation has for centuries been held in the highest regard, and the Mayor's robes are the outward symbol of these qualities in local government.

This page was last updated on 3 October 2009