Ryde Town Council has elected Councillor Karen Lucioni to serve as Mayor for 2026/27.
Speaking following her election, Cllr Lucioni said:
“It’s a privilege to take on the role of Mayor of Ryde, and I’m excited to work alongside our residents, champion local projects, and proudly represent our town.”
If you would like to invite Councillor Lucioni to attend an event, please complete Mayor’s Function Request Form and return it to Marketing@rydetowncouncil.gov.uk or post it to the Town
Council Offices, 10 Lind Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2NQ
Cllr Jess Higgins has been elected as Deputy Mayor for the forthcoming civic year.
Deputy Mayor Cllr Jess Higgins said:
“It is an honour to have been elected Deputy Mayor. I am excited to take up the post and work alongside Karen, and I am grateful to my fellow councillors for placing their confidence in me.”
The Annual Report 2025/26 from the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Conyers is now available to view below. Please see ‘Mayor’s Reports to Full Council’.
The Council extends its sincere thanks to outgoing Mayor Cllr Diana Conyers for her dedicated service and valued contribution throughout the past civic year.
Cllr Conyers said:
It has been a great honour to be the Mayor of Ryde for the past year – and also to be the first woman mayor. Ryde is an incredible town. I have met a wide variety of people and been warmly welcomed everywhere. I would like to thank everyone who has helped to make it such an interesting and rewarding year, including our excellent staff team, my deputy Karen, and the incredible public of Ryde, whose diversity, energy and enthusiasm continue to astound me.