Glastonbury has appointed a new mayor, with councillor Zoe Price officially accepting the role at the town council’s annual mayor-making ceremony on May 12.
Councillor Price, a member of the Green Party, succeeds in the role after previously serving as deputy mayor. Her appointment also continues a family connection to the town’s civic life, as her late mother Denise Michell served twice as Glastonbury’s Green mayor.
In her acceptance speech, Mayor Price said she was “deeply honoured” to serve the community and outlined her themes for the coming year as “co-operation, kindness, and community.”
She said she hoped to place particular focus on children and young people, announcing that her chosen mayoral charities would be Sacred Birthing Centre, Mamma Village and Children’s World.
Paying tribute to her mother, known locally as Denny, Mayor Price described her as a “much-loved figure” within the town. Denise Michell was Archdruid of Glastonbury, and Mayor Price went on to explain: “As I also follow this spiritual path, I have asked Danu Forest to be my Mayor’s Chaplain, and I also hope to work closely with the inter-faith group.”
The new mayor also spoke about the importance of unity within the town, saying: “Whilst we do not always agree, we can be kind to each other, we can listen and learn from each other.”
Mayor Price additionally addressed transparency and civic accountability, stating: “Following feedback from the community, I acknowledge that Glastonbury Town Council holds important civic responsibilities, and – as such – we are accountable to the people who elect us.”
She added that she would propose the council formally consider and respond to issues raised during public participation at future full council or committee meetings.
Councillor Price also highlighted the council’s recent decision to join the Co-operative Councils Innovation Network and confirmed that an information day would be held in June to encourage greater community involvement and collaboration.
Also appointed at the annual meeting was Councillor Lokabandhu, who will serve as Deputy Mayor for the 2026–27 civic year. Cllr Lokabandhu has previously served the town as both mayor and deputy mayor and now steps into the role following Councillor Price’s appointment.
Mayor Price said it was “a huge privilege” to become First Citizen of Glastonbury and promised to serve with “openness, kindness, respect, and a willingness to collaborate.”
We wish both Mayor Zoe Price and Deputy Mayor Lokabandhu well in their new roles serving the town and community of Glastonbury.
