Protocol of
address

Writing to the Mayor

The correct address to write to the Mayor is:

The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Salisbury
Salisbury City Council
The Guildhall
Market Place
Salisbury
SP1 1JH

You can then use ‘Dear Mr Mayor’ to address the Mayor in any letter or invitation.

How to formally introduce the Mayor

If introducing the Mayor only: The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Salisbury, Councillor Atiqul Hoque.

If introducing the Mayor and Consort: The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Salisbury, Councillor Atiqul Hoque and his Consort Mrs Farhana Hoque.

If introducing the Deputy Mayor: The Deputy Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor Sven Hocking.

How to refer to the Mayor

Once the Mayor/Deputy Mayor has been formally introduced, it is acceptable to use the following address:

When addressing the Mayor: Mr Mayor or Councillor Hoque.

When addressing the Consort: Mrs Hoque.

When addressing the Deputy Mayor: Mr Deputy Mayor or Councillor Hocking.

Receiving the Mayor

It is reassuring if the Mayor/Consort/Escort are met by someone on arrival and shown to their seat. It is also helpful if somebody can accompany the Mayor (even if a Consort/Escort is in attendance) throughout the event; however this is not always essential.

Precedence

Except for the Royal Family, or the Lord Lieutenant of the County, the Mayor has precedence over other persons in the City. (If a Royal Occasion, then the High Sheriff and the Chairman of The Wiltshire Council may also precede but that can be discussed). For traditional Mayoral events within the City then there is a local agreement that the Mayor may have precedence. This is local practice which can be discussed if there is doubt.

Unless in the chair, the Mayor should be seated on the immediate right of the Chairman or other person presiding, except when those who have precedence are also present when the Mayor should be seated on the immediate left.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Corporate Services Department on 01722 342860 or mayor@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk if you have any other questions or queries regarding protocol.