Mayor's Biography

The current Mayor of Eastbourne is Councillor Greg Szanto.

Ward: Old Town

Party: Liberal Democrat

Address: 16 Stuart Avenue, Eastbourne BN21 1UR

Telephone: 01323 644372

E-Mail: Contact the mayor using our online form

Mayoress: Mrs Clare Szanto

Biography 

Born on 15 July 1944 in a pub in Worcestershire where his parents were billeted after emigrating from Hungary.

Educated at Cheltenham College and Trinity College, Oxford University. Called to the Bar, Inner Temple, and practised as a barrister until 2004 when he retrained as a counsellor and therapist, specializing in relationships and eating disorders.

Married to Clare in 1977 and looking forward to her support over the coming year. Two children, Dominic and Samantha, and two grandchildren.

Moved to Eastbourne in 1977 and lived in Old Town since 1978. Parliamentary Spokesperson for Ecology Party and candidate for Ocklynge Ward in 1980s.

Member of Eastbourne Borough Council in 2007. Concerned in particular with green issues, social justice and peace. Hope to encourage more cycling and recycling.

Chairman of Amnesty International, Eastbourne Branch, member of Liberty, supporter of Fairtrade. Worships at St Agnes and Our Lady of Ransom Church.

Author of a number of books on astrology, and co-author of spiritual and astrological articles with Patrick Szanto.

Honoured to be elected as Mayor and delighted to be involved in the modernization process of the Council, being a believer in greater accessibility and inclusiveness for all the people of Eastbourne.

Dietary requirements: Mayor – Low cholesterol (no saturated fat, cheese, butter, fried food, red meat or eggs). Mayoress – No anchovies, citrus fruits, strawberries, beetroot, peppers, leeks, raw onion, chicory, vinegar, black pepper (can have white), ginger, paprika, turmeric, cloves, chilli powder, cayenne, curry powder, mustard, tamari sauce, Worcester sauce, lemon juice or tahini.