Mayor of the City of Derby

Mayor of Derby

The Mayor of the City of Derby is Councillor Ajit Atwal.

Ajit is instinctively sociable and a genuine ‘people person’. He has an enormous number of people whom he counts as friends and his acquaintances are countless. He mixes in many different circles both professional and social. As well as his numerous business commitments he is also generous with his free time, particularly for young people in the community. He believes passionately in the power of sport to be a force for good. He is CEO of Atwal Car and Van Hire.

Ajit was born and bred in Derby and is well known throughout his community and across the city. He was first elected in 2010 and again in 2019. He is married to Kully and has three sons, of whom they are extremely proud. He is a fervent ambassador for the city and will support the Office of the Mayor in any way he can.

Deputy Mayor

The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Philip Ingall.