The current Mayor
Cllr Chris Brown became Mayor of Tonbridge and Malling on 13 May 2025.
Chris has been involved in local government for over 30 years, winning his first election in a marginal ward on Dartford Borough Council.
On moving to Tonbridge and Malling 25 years ago, Chris was asked to stand for the newly formed seat of Kings Hill, which he has represented since apart from a one term break. During this time he was co-opted onto Kings Hill Parish Council.
As a member of the local planning authority, he has seen the development grow over the years with two new schools, the West Malling by-pass being duelled, the opening of David Lloyds, the Kings Hill Sports Park, new shops, supermarkets and businesses. As well as the construction of three phases of new homes, which has made Kings Hill the remarkable community that it is today.
He lives in Kings Hill with his wife Joanne and their three sons, as well as his mother and brother. He supports his sons who play for Kings Hill Football Club and who are members of the nearby Larkfield Swimming Club where he and Joanne help run the Club.
He has recently retired from 32 years working for the emergency services, which now allows him more time to spend with his family and working on local issues.
Deputy Mayor is Cllr Kim Tanner, who represents Kings Hill ward.