Tenure of Appointment
WARDENS’ ELECTION TIMETABLE
Companies will be contacted when an election is to take place.
Details of forthcoming elections and the procedure for an election of a Warden will be posted on the website and can be obtained from the Secretary to the Freeman.
| Company | Date Elected | End of Term | New Elections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair Garry Dunnill (Plumbers) | 13th May 2024 | 12th May 2027 | April 2027 |
| Deputy Chair Neil Graham (Curriers) | 6th february 2024 | 5th February 2027 | January 2027 |
| Secretary Bryan Proud (Butchers) | 30th October 2023 | 29th October 2026 | October 2026 |
| Barbers Bryan Proud (Butchers) | 21st October 2023 | 20th October 2026 | October 2026 |
| Butchers Vincent Owen Syson | 19th December 2025 | 18th December 2028 | November 2028 |
| Cordwainers Alan Metcalf | 25th October 2024 | 24th October 2027 | May 2027 |
| Curriers Iain Wilmshurst | 10th December 2022 | 9th December 2025 | November 2025 |
| Drapers Dave Howard | 8th January 2024 | 7th January 2027 | December 2026 |
| Joiners Ann Thurlow | 1st May 2023 | 30th April 2026 | April 2026 |
| Masons Neil Graham | 19th December 2024 | 18th December 2027 | November 2027 |
| Plumbers Garry Dunnill | 5th February 2024 | 4th February 2027 | January 2027 |
DEPUTY WARDENS’ ELECTION TIMETABLE
| Company | Date Elected | End of Term | New Elections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers Robert Elliott (Mason) | 19th May 2025 | 18th May 2028 | April 2028 |
| Butchers (Vacant) | |||
| Cordwainers John Elliott (Mason) | 5th March 2026 | 4th March 2029 | February 2029 |
| Curriers (Vacant) | |||
| Drapers (Vacant) | |||
| Joiners David Charles Neale | 24th November 2023 | 23rd November 2026 | November 2026 |
| Masons Alan Richardson | 11th November 2024 | 10th November 2027 | October 2027 |
| Plumbers Arthur Lockyear | 3rd March 2023 | 2nd March 2026 | February 2026 |
| Membership Secretary Dave Howard | 28th June 2025 | 27th June 2028 | May 2028 |
| Assistant Secretary Alan MetCalf | 25thApril 2025 | 24th April 2028 | March 2028 |
OTHER POSTS ELECTION TIMETABLE
| Membership Secretary Dave Howard | 28th June 2025 | 27th June 2028 | May 2028 |
| Assistant Secretary Alan MetCalf | 25th April 2025 | 24th April 2025 | March 2025 |
If you are interested in becoming a Deputy Warden please contact:
Secretary to the Freemen
Bryan Proud Tel: 07919996551
Email: secretary@durhamcityfreemen.org
