The Mayor of Heanor & Loscoe Town Council for 2026/2027 is Councillor Alan Abernethy.
At the Annual Meeting of Heanor & Loscoe Town Council held on 7 May 2026, Councillor Alan Abernethy was elected as Mayor for the 2026/2027 civic year.
The Deputy Mayor for 2026/2027 is Councillor Joanne Gent.
The Mayor is proud to support local organisations, community groups, charities, schools and businesses throughout Heanor and Loscoe and looks forward to attending events across the town during the year ahead.
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The Mayor's chosen charity is Stepping Stones.
Mayoral Engagements
Miranda’s School of Dance - Dance Presentation
The Mayor and Mayoress were delighted to attend Miranda’s School of Dance -Dance Presentation and were honoured to present the trophies.
Grand Opening of Cygnet Elowen Hospital, Heanor
The Mayor Councillor Alan Abernethy and Mayoress visited the Cygnet Elowen Hospital in Shipley Lakeside where the Mayhor was honoured to take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony. The Mayor was also able to take part in a tour of the building. “What an amazing job they have done”
Heanor Detachment of the Derbyshire Army Cadets
The Mayor of Heanor & Loscoe Town Council Councillor Alan Abernethy, together with Councillor A Stevenson and Councillor T Crowley enjoyed a fantastic evening with the Heanor detachment of the Derbyshire Army Cadets.
The Derbyshire Army Cadets are currently based at Ripley.
“It brought back some happy memories of when I was a cadet in the 70s/80s”.
New Shop Launch - Ezra's Confetti
The Town Council is delighted to welcome a new addition to Heanor High Street. On Saturday 25 April, the Mayor, Councillor Alan Abernethy, officially opened Ezra’s Confetti with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Ezra’s Confetti has a truly inspiring story. Established in 2024 from a five-year-old’s idea to create biodegradable confetti for a family wedding, the venture has since grown into an award-winning local business, now proudly operating from its own retail premises.
This new shop represents a valuable addition to the High Street and highlights the strength of local enterprise within our community. Residents and visitors are warmly encouraged to support this exciting new business.
Community event at Marlpool United Reformed Church
On Sunday 19 April the Mayor Councillor Alan Abernethy had the pleasure of attending a community event at Marlpool United Reformed Church, hosted by Andy Quinn, grandson of Albert Hand. The afternoon celebrated Albert’s life, Heanor Records, and the Elvis Presley fan club. It was a fantastic event, filled with memorabilia, stories, and shared memories. The Mayor even had the chance to meet “Elvis” himself — brilliantly brought to life by Andy.
Thanks to support from a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant, Andy is now planning to create an oral history project to document his grandfather’s contribution to pop music in the 1950s and 60s, ensuring these stories are preserved for future generations.
