Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council
The Chairman
The Chairman of the Council is the first citizen of the Mid Sussex District and the Office of Chairman is the most important civic appointment in the District.
By custom, it is usual for the Chairman to be accorded precedence in his/her own District over everyone except Her Majesty the Queen and members of the Royal Family, or the Lord Lieutenant of the County when he/she is representing the Crown.
The Chairman is elected annually by their 53 fellow Councillors and serves for a period of 12 months during the civic year, which begins in May.
Current Chairman
The current Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council is Councillor Colin Trumble
Chairman's events
The Chairman attends various functions and events throughout the year.
Should you wish to invite the Chairman to attend an event, please contact Democratic Services with as much notice as possible:
Email: committees@midsussex.gov.uk
Tel: 01444-477225
Online: Chairman's Engagement Form
If the Chairman is unavailable to attend, where possible, the Vice-Chairman will attend on their behalf.
The details below show the official engagements which the Chairman is currently scheduled to attend over the coming month.
Upcoming Events
- 13/11/2019 - Woodlands Meed College 'Business Brunch'
- 16/11/2019 - Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra - A Night at the Proms - Vice Chairman
- 18/11/2019 - Gateway Dental Cancer Screening Event
Past Events
Recent events
Friday, 08 November - Remembrance Service at 10:30am
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble will be attending a service at Forestview, Southway, Burgess Hill.
Wednesday, 06 November - West Sussex Mediation Service - Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this presentation by the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, hosted by the Duchess of Norfolk, at Arundel Castle.
Thursday, 24 October - Haywards Heath 6th Form College Event
The Chairman attended a VIP open event at the 6th Form College, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath.
Saturday, 19 October - Friends of Sussex Hospices - Dinner
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended a dinner and short organ recital held at Lancing College, hosted by the Friends of Sussex Hospices.
Thursday, 17 October - Bolney Wine Estate Visit by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
The Chairman attended this event.
Sunday, 13 October - Mid Sussex Applauds Awards 2019
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife hosted the Mid Sussex District Council ‘Mid Sussex Applauds Awards’ at the Meridian Hall, East Grinstead.
Saturday, 12 October - Burgess Hill Lions - Prostate Testing Event
The Chairman accompanied by his wife Mrs Trumble attended a Prostate Testing event hosted by the Burgess Hill District Lions at The Triangle, Burgess Hill.
Friday, 11 October - Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest Awards
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended the awards event held at The Black Rabbit, Mill Road, Offham, Arundel.
Thursday, 10 October - Chestnut Tree House
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended an event held at Chestnut Tree House, Arundel, hosted by the High Sheriff of West Sussex.
Sunday, 06 October - Horsham District Council Civic Choral Evensong
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event at the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Causeway, Horsham.
Sunday, 06 October - Silver Sunday
The Chairman attended and spoke at a Silver Sunday event at Court Bushes, Hurstpierpoint.
Friday, 04 October - STEM Challenge
The Chairman opened the STEM Challenge, hosted by Mid Sussex District Council.
Monday, 30 September - Manor Green College
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended a visit to Manor Green College, Crawley.
Saturday, 28 September - Fit For Life Day
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by the East Grinstead Meridian Rotary and held at Sackville School - East Grinstead.
Sunday, 22 September - High Sheriff Judges Service and Garden Party
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event and lead the procession. The event is hosted the High Sheriff of West Sussex at Worth Abbey and The Wild Garden, The Hyde Estate, Handcross.
Wednesday, 18 September - West Sussex Scouts County AGM
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event held at The Charis Centre, West Green Drive, Crawley
Sunday, 15 September - Mayor of Crawley - Civic Service
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by the Mayor of Crawley at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple (I.S.S.O) Bonnetts Lane, Ifield, Crawley.
Sunday, 15 September - Mayor of East Grinstead - Civic Service (1)
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by the Mayor of East Grinstead at St Swithun’s Church, St Swithun’s Close, East Grinstead
Saturday, 14 September - Opening of the Hurst Festival
The Chairman attended the opening of the Hurst Festival in Hurstpierpoint.
Wednesday, 11 September - Queens Award for Voluntary Service
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event held at the Crowne Plaza, Felbridge where the Lord Lieutenant of Sussex presented the award.
Friday, 06 September - Parkinson’s Community Garden Bench Dedication (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by her husband, Mr Edward Belsey attended this event held at the Parkinson's Community Garden in Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath.
Tuesday, 03 September - North Sussex Branch of the NSPCC AGM (Vice Chairman)
The Vice-Chairman, accompanied by her husband, Edward Belsey attended this event held at The Old School, Church Street Cuckfield.
Wednesday, 28 August - Melting Pot Community Cafe
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble gave a speech at the opening of the Melting Pot Community Cafe in Court Bushes, Hurstpierpoint.
Previous events
Monday, 05 August - Queens Honours Coffee Morning (1)
The Chairman hosted a coffee morning for Mid Sussex recipients of the Queens Birthday Honours at the Mid Sussex District Council offices, Haywards Heath.
Thursday, 01 August - Mid Sussex Play Day (2)
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by Mid Sussex District Council at Fairfield Recreation Ground, Burgess Hill.
Wednesday, 31 July - Mid Sussex Play Day (1)
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by Mid Sussex District Council at Victoria Park, Haywards Heath.
Tuesday, 30 July - Mid Sussex Play Day
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by Mid Sussex District Council at King Georges Field, East Grinstead.
Saturday, 27 July - Kangafest (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by her husband, Mr Edward Belsey attended this event to celebrate 25 years of the Kangaroos club.
Thursday, 18 July - Family Support Work Service and AGM (Vice Chairman)
The Vice-Chairman accompanied by her husband, Mr Edward Belsey attended this event held at St Swithun's Church, East Grinstead.
Saturday, 13 July - Sussex Wing Parade for the Royal Air Force Air Cadets
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event held at Chichester Cathedral.
Saturday, 13 July - West Sussex Youth Orchestra Summer Concert (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by her husband, Mr Edward Belsey attended this event held at the Assembly Hall, Worthing.
Thursday, 11 July - Connect with the Countryside
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by the South of England Agricultural Society at the South of England Showground, Ardingly.
Wednesday, 10 July - Wakehurst Visit by HRH The Prince of Wales
The Chairman attended this event held at Wakehurst Gardens.
Tuesday, 09 July - East Grinstead Town Mayor Charity Music Quiz (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by her husband, Mr Edward Belsey attended this charity fundraising event hosted by the Mayor of East Grinstead.
Monday, 08 July - Afternoon Tea & Bubbles
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by St Catherine's Hospice at Warnham Park, Robin Hood Lane, Horsham.
Friday, 05 July - Opening of the Mid Sussex Parkinson’s UK Community Garden.
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event at Beech Hurst Gardens, hosted by the Mid Sussex Branch of Parkinsons UK.
Tuesday, 02 July - Rotary Young Artist & Designer Awards 2019 (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by her husband, Mr Edward Belsey attended this event held at St Swithun's Church, East Grinstead.
Sunday, 30 June - West Sussex Armed Forces Weekend Drumhead Service (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by her husband Mr Edward Belsey will be attending this event hosted by the Combined Ex-Services Association and held at Steyne Gardens in Worthing.
Friday, 28 June - Villages at War (Vice-Chairman)
The Vice Chairman attending this event at The Museum, East Grinstead.
Tuesday, 25 June - Lodge Hill AGM
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble will be attending this event hosted by Lodge Hill.
Friday, 21 June - Power of Music Festival
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended the Power of Music Festival at the Orchards Shopping Centre.
Thursday, 20 June - Crawley College’s Annual Engineering and Construction Awards
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event held at Crawley College.
Thursday, 20 June - Memory Moments - Court Bushes
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended the opening of the new Memory Moments (Dementia) cafe at Court Bushes.
Wednesday, 19 June - Woodlands Meed College Enterprises pop up shop
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble officially opened the pop up shop in Burgess Hill, hosted by Woodlands Meed School.
The Pop Up shop is a collaboration with The Burnside Centre and is to showcase the students and young people's Enterprises to the local community as well as provide them with a week of work experience skills and experiences.
Wednesday, 19 June - Opening of Age UK East Grinstead & District’s New Community Hub
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event at the Glen Vue Community Hub, hosted by Age UK East Grinstead and District.
Friday, 14 June - Production of Annie - Burgess Hill Academy
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by Burgess Hill Academy.
Thursday, 13 June - Council of Schools Council
The Chairman, attended this event hosted by Mid Sussex District Council and involving 21 pupils from schools across the District.
Tuesday, 11 June - Official Opening of English Rural's Development at Bolney
The Chairman attended the official opening of affordable homes in Bolney hosted by the English Rural Housing Association and opened by HRH The Princess Royal.
Saturday, 08 June - Young Craftsman of the Year
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended the South of England Show, Ardingly, where he presented the award for Young Craftsman of the Year.
Thursday, 06 June - South of England Show - Reception
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended a reception held at the South of England Showground, Ardingly.
Saturday, 01 June - Opening of Community Centre at Court Bushes
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble officially opened the new community centre at Court Bushes in Hurstpierpoint.
Wednesday, 15 May - COS Musical Theatre - Shrek The Musical
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes will be attending this event, produced by the COS Musical Theatre at The Hawth, Crawley.
Friday, 10 May - Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes will be attending the Spring concert at St Andrews Church, Burgess Hill.
Sunday, 05 May - Mid Sussex Marathon (1)
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes will be attending the the Mid Sussex Marathon in Haywards Heath.
Saturday, 04 May - Mid Sussex Marathon
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes will be attending the the Mid Sussex Marathon in Haywards Heath.
Friday, 26 April - Burgess Hill Choral Society Concert
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes will be attending the Choral Society concert held in St Andrews Church.
Tuesday, 23 April - Mid Sussex Older People's Council Annual Conference
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes will be attending the Annual Conference at the Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill where he will open the event.
Friday, 22 March - Chairman of Tandridge - Afternoon Tea (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble, attended this civic event hosted by the Chairman of Tandridge District Council at the Woldingham Golf Club.
Monday, 18 March - Sullivan's Heroes Fundraising Presentation
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes met with the founders of Sullivan's Heroes to officially present the funds raised from charity events during his term of office as Chairman. The presentation took place at the home of one of the children who has benefitted from help provided by the charity.
Sunday, 17 March - Renshinkan Tournament
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended the Renshinkan Tournament at the Triangle, Burgess Hill, where he presented the team colours to the Renshinkan Athletes.
Friday, 15 March - Mid Sussex STEM Challenge Awards
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event hosted by the Haywards Heath Town Team and MSDC, where he presented awards with the High Sheriff.
Thursday, 14 March - Chairman of Chichester Reception
The Chairman accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended the reception hosted by the Chairman of Chichester, held at the University of Chichester.
Wednesday, 13 March - Jim Green Challenge
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Jennie Forbes attended the 21st annual competition of the Jim Green Challenge hosted by the South of England Agricultural Society at the South of England Showground, Ardingly.
Friday, 08 March - Tree Planting Ceremony (Vice Chairman)
The Vice-Chairman along with Councillors John Wilkinson and Anthony Watts Williams attended a very special tree planting ceremony in their Ward.
The actress Judy Parfitt, a Hurstpierpoint resident, planted an oak tree to mark the 150th birthday of St Lawrence School. The tree was provided by Hurst Society and replaced a long standing horse chestnut which had to be felled a few years ago.
Wednesday, 06 March - Civic Lunch
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended a Civic Lunch hosted by the Chairman of Tandridge District Council, at Bletchingly Golf Club, Bletchingly.
Monday, 04 March - Turners Hill C of E Primary School
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended a visit at Turners Hill C of E Primary School.
Thursday, 28 February - Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest Launch
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Jennie Forbes attended the launch event for the Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest scheme, at the Hornbrook, Brighton Road, Horsham.
Tuesday, 29 January - Queens Honours Coffee Morning
The Chairman and Vice Chairman hosted a coffee morning to acknowledge the achievements of Mid Sussex residents who are recent recipients of the Queens New Years Honours.
Saturday, 26 January - Mayor of Crawley's Civic Dinner Dance (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended the Mayor of Crawley's Civic Dinner Dance at The Hawth Theatre, Crawley. The event is in aid of the Mayor's chosen charity, the 'Forget Me Nots' Club.
Tuesday, 15 January - Public Amenity Upgrades
The Chairman and Mayor of East Grinstead attended a photo opportunity to acknowledge upgrades to the local amenities in East Grinstead, following a grant provided by Mid Sussex District Council.
Friday, 11 January - Royal British Legion Sussex County Annual Conference
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event where he provided a welcome to the attendees and was invited to inspect the Colours. The event was hosted by the Royal British Legion Sussex County Branch at Downlands Community School, Hassocks.
Tuesday, 08 January - Oakwood Flats (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended a visit hosted by Amanda Hodge, Director of Housing and Care at Sussex Housing and Care.
Sunday, 23 December - Mayor of East Grinstead Carols with the Choir of the Parish Church of St Swithuns
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event at St Swithuns Church, East Grinstead.
Friday, 14 December - Christmas visit to Haywards Heath Sorting Office
The Chairman, attended this event to meet and thank the postal workers for their hard work all year, and particularly at Christmas.
Friday, 14 December - Christmas Community Lunch
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event hosted by Turners Hill Free Church.
Friday, 14 December - Family Carol Service (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by the Director and Staff of Family Support Work at Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint.
Thursday, 13 December - Turners Hill C of E Primary School Assembly
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event and thanked the children for their participation at the Chairman's Civic Service.
Sunday, 09 December - Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council's Civic Service
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Jennie Forbes hosted a Civic Service at St Leonards Church, Turners Hill with refreshments afterwards at The Crown, Turners Hill.
Saturday, 08 December - Burgess Hill Choral Society (BHCS)
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event at St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill.
Friday, 07 December - Burgess Hill Girls Senior School Christmas Concert
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event held at Burgess Hill Girls School.
Thursday, 06 December - Community Carol Concert (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by Christ's Hospital, Horsham.
Thursday, 06 December - West Sussex County Council and Fire and Rescue Service Carol Service
The Chairman attended this event at County Hall and Chichester Cathedral.
Friday, 30 November - MSOPC Christmas Party
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event hosted by the Mid Sussex Older Peoples Council at King Edwards Hall, Lindfield.
Wednesday, 28 November - Burgess Hill Radio
The Chairman attended a tour of the Radio Station in Burgess Hill.
Tuesday, 27 November - Stars of 2018 Awards Ceremony
The Chairman accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended Crawley College's event held at the Hawth Theatre, Crawley.
Sunday, 25 November - Mayor of East Grinstead - Civic Service
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended the Mayor of East Grinstead's Civic Service at St Swithun's Church, East Grinstead.
Saturday, 24 November - Fundraising Dinner
The Chairman accompanied by his wife, Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event hosted by the Royal British Legion at The Ark, Turners Hill.
Friday, 23 November - Queen's Commonwealth Canopy - Tree Planting
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event jointly hosted by Mid Sussex District Council and Haywards Heath Town Council at Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath.
Saturday, 17 November - Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended the Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra's Autumn concert at St Andrew's Church, Burgess Hill.
Saturday, 17 November - Burgess Hill Town Mayor's Charity Ball
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this fundraising event in aid of the Mayor's chosen charities, held at the Hickstead Hotel.
Sunday, 11 November - Service of Remembrance and Reconciliation (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event at Chichester Cathedral to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the World War 1 Armistice.
Sunday, 11 November - Remembrance Services - Burgess Hill and Turners Hill
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended a service and parade at St John's Church, Burgess Hill, and a service at St Leonards Church, Turners Hill.
Friday, 09 November - Schools Remembrance Service
The Chairman attended this event held at St Wilfred's Church, Haywards Heath.
Friday, 09 November - Queens Canopy Tree Planting
The Chairman attended a tree planting event at Muster Green, Haywards Heath, hosted by Haywards Heath Town Council with the Rt. Hon. Sir Nicholas Soames M.P.
Saturday, 27 October - Launch of Poppy Appeal for West Sussex
The Chairman accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes will be attending this event hosted by the Royal British Legion at the Wings Museum, Balcombe.
Tuesday, 23 October - Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenants of Sussex Awards Ceremony
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event at Christs Hospital School hosted by the Chairman of the SERFCA Reserved Forces and Cadets Association for the South East.
Tuesday, 23 October - Lodge Hill AGM (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event at the Bradbury Meeting Hall, Lodhge Hill Centre. The AGM was hosted by the Chairman of Lodge Hill with a special tribute to Penny Hardwick OBE, JP, DL.
Sunday, 21 October - Mayor of Crawley's Civic Service (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended the Civic Service hosted by the Mayor of Crawley at The Friary, Crawley.
Wednesday, 17 October - The Yews AGM (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman accompanied by his wife, Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event at the Broadway Lounge, Haywards Heath.
Sunday, 14 October - ConChord Big Band Charity Fundraising Concert
Sold Out
The Chairman hosted a charity fundraising concert in aid of his chosen charity - Sullivans Heroes. 'An Evening with Glen Miller and friends' with the ConChord Big Band was held at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath and raised a fantastic £3305 for the charity.
Sunday, 14 October - Haywards Heath U3A Silver Sunday (Vice Chairman)
The Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by the Haywards Heath and District U3A at King Edward Hall, Lindfield.
Saturday, 13 October - Prostate Cancer Testing Day - Burgess Hill District Lions
The Chairman attended this event at Cyprus Hall,Burgess Hill, hosted by the Burgess Hill District Lions.
Friday, 12 October - Mid Sussex Design Awards 2018 Ceremony
The Chairman accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes and the Vice Chairman, accompanied by his wife Mrs Judith Trumble attended this event hosted by Mid Sussex District Council.
Friday, 05 October - High Sheriff's Service for HM Judges, Magistrates and those Working in the Community of West Sussex
The Chairman accompanied by his wife Mrs Jennie Forbes attended this event. Hosted by the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mrs Caroline Nicholls DL at Christ Church Worthing
Chairman's charity
The Chairman's chosen charities for the forthcoming year will be the Children's Unit at The Royal Marsden Hospital, and Woodlands Meed School. More information on both organisations can be found below.
Vice Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council
The Vice-Chairman acts as deputy to the Chairman at Council meetings and also attends functions and events throughout the year.
The current Vice Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council is Councillor Margaret Belsey.
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