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Cllr Jane Tyson is Mayor of Guildford for the municipal year 2026 to 2027.
Jane's connection with Guildford began in 1993. While working at Guildford Spectrum, she completed an access course at Guildford College.
She went on to study Education and Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. For over 30 years Jane has worked in education in a wide range of roles, championing resilience, confidence and lifelong learning.
Cllr Tyson was Deputy Mayor for the 2025 to 2026 municipal year. She lives in Guildford with her husband and two children.
Vision. Vitality. Voice
Connection is at the heart of how Jane works. She often describes herself as someone who brings people together to help make things happen. Her mayoral theme grows from that belief and is guided by three core values:
- vision: seeing what's possible for Guildford's communities
- vitality: bringing energy and momentum to the things that matter
- voice: helping people feel heard, valued and able to express what matters to them.
As Mayor, Jane is committed to serving the residents of Guildford and its surrounding villages with energy, openness and integrity. She aims to create spaces where people feel seen, heard and connected.
Throughout her mayoral year, she hopes to:
- inspire resilience
- encourage lifelong learning
- show what becomes possible when communities work together.
Councillor Dominique Williams is the Deputy Mayor of Guildford for 2026-27.
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