
Councillor Louise Cooke,
2026-2027
The Mayor of Newton Abbot for 2026/2027 is Councillor Louise Cooke. She will be raising money throughout the year for her chosen charities, The Lighthouse Sensory Room at the Courtenay Centre and Glendinning Academy.
Mayor’s Chaplain
The Mayor’s Chaplain this year is Anna Chaplain, Kim Martin from St. Paul's Church.
Contact details
Councillor Louise Cooke
c/o Newton's Place, Wolbrorough Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JQ
Email: louise.cooke@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk
If you would like the Mayor to officially attend a function, please contact the Mayor’s Secretary, Mrs Carla Winsborrow, on 01626 201120 or email carla.winsborrow@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk.
Details of the Mayor
Date joined Newton Abbot Town Council: 2023
Ward: Bradley
Political party: Independent
Councillor Cooke is a member of the following Town Council committees and groups:
Community & Heritage Committee, Finance & Audit Committee, Policy & Resources Committee, Events Sub-Committee, Community Engagement Group, Strategic Planning Forum, Neighbourhood Plan Monitoring Group, Infrastructure Plan Working Group
Personal details
Born in Ipplepn. Has volunteered with several orgnaisations in the town, including Newton Abbot Community Interest (CIC), Buckland Community Centre, and as Governor and Chair of Highweek Primarch School.
Special interests
Interests include writing and gardening. Granchildren keep her busy.