The Mayor has signed an Ocean and Coastal Recovery declaration, stating an urgent need for action and increased awareness.

The formal declaration underlines Deal Town Council's recently adopted Ocean and Coastal Recovery strategy to improve and protect its coastline.

Learn more here

The Mayor and Mayoress gave away 300 tote bags at Deal Saturday Market on Saturday 11 October.

Charter Day is marked each year in the town with a special focus on the Saturday market as the 1699 Charter allowed us to become a market town in our own right -learn more about the day here.

 

On Sunday 17 August, the Mayor and Mayoress joined veterans, cadets and standard bearers from around the district at the VJ 80 Remembrance Service at Dover War Memorial.

VJ Day marks the anniversary of 15 August 1945 when Japan announced its surrender to the Allied forces.

Pictured from left to right: Chair of St Margaret's Council Cllr Nikki Fulford, the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Sandwich Cllr Emmet Csuka, Chair of Dover District Council Cllr Sue Beer and the Mayoress and Mayor of Deal.

 

The Riding for the Disabled Association Cornilo group held their Autumn Fair on Bank Holiday Monday.

 The Mayor was greeted by Gay Waters, Chair of the Cornilo group,

and as well as watching a number of riding displays, the Mayor enjoyed a tour of the centre’s new facilities which included a new kitchen and mechanical horse.

 

The Mayor and Mayoress joined visiting mayors from Sandwich, Broadstairs and Margate, the Chairman of Walmer Town Council and representatives of the carnival committee at July’s annual Deal Carnival 2025.

They gathered to watch the procession from the pier apron and the Mayor & Mayoress have extended their thanks to Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown Carnival and Regatta Association for once again hosting such a popular and colourful event.

“We are stronger in our diversity than we are in any kind of dislike”

The Mayor and Mayoress greeted the Deal Pride march as it arrived on Walmer Green on Saturday 12 July.

Opening the day of celebration, the Mayor, Cllr Mike Eddy, said: “We’re here today celebrating at Pride and look at the colour!

“I don’t do colour but you do!

“The key thing is that we’re all here celebrating our diversity, whether we’re colourful or not colourful

“So get out there, have fun, enjoy being who you are and enjoy being with people and who they are - because we are all diverse.

“We know we are stronger in our diversity than we are in any kind of dislike.

“So please, make sure you have fun today, celebrate diversity – Happy Pride”

The Worshipful Mayor of Deal, Cllr Mike Eddy, joined a host of local dignitaries for the Drumhead Service and then taking the salute at the Armed Forces Parade with the visiting reviewing officer.

This annual event takes place at the end of June and is held at the entrance of Deal pier. It was very well attended by cadets, veterans, standard bearers and members of local organisations.

Alongside the Mayor were representatives of the Royal British Legion, Deputy Mayor, Deal Town Councillors, Lord Northbourne, the Vice Chair of Dover District Council (and DTC Councillor) David Cronk and the Mayor of Sandwich.

The Mayor and Mayoress attended the AGM of the Deal Breastfeeding Support Group.

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group is run by a group of dedicated volunteers who provide breast feeding support to Deal and surrounding villages, through a weekly group at St George's Church. Learn more about the team and their work here at dealbreastfeedingsupportgroup.co.uk

The Mayor joined Deal Speaking Up Group to unveil a plaque at North Deal Park marking a series of works and renovations to the area. The inscription reads "Deal Speaking Up Group worked with Deal Town Council, Dover District Council, Sandwich Deanery and other donors to provide accessible play equipment at North Deal Park"

The Mayor and Mayoress joined the team from Deal Area Refugee Aid at the Town Hall to mark #RefugeeWeek (Monday 16 June to Sunday 22 June 2025)

The Mayor and Mayoress joined Debby Barry, CEO of Age UK South Kent Coast, at the 50th Anniversary of the Deal centre in Park Street.