The Mayor of Bristol has existed since the 13th century. Bristol's first mayor was probably Roger Cordewainer, a confident of King John, and likely appointed by him in 1216. Cordwainer was followed by Adam Le Page, who was likely the first mayor chosen by the town itself. Despite being accepted as the leader of the town, the mayor was not formally recognised in royal charters till 1373 which stipulated that ‘the said mayor and sheriff and 40 men would raise and disburse money for the necessities and profits of the said town’.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Inception
- November 15, 2012
- Website
- http://www.bristol.gov.uk/mayor
