Years Elected: 2025
History:
1. Councillor Laurie Hudson became the 68th Mayor of Ramsgate at the
Annual Council Meeting on 7th May 2025.
2. The Mayor is a member of Ramsgate Twinning Association and also a
member of Montefiore Heritage Association.
3. She is a lifelong Ramsgate resident with a deep-rooted commitment to
the local community. Her career has spanned several sectors, beginning
in financial administration and later moving into nursing, where she
spent 35 years in the NHS, specialising in mental health and older adult
care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Laurie returned to the frontline to
support staff and patients in a time of crisis.
4. Laurie is a passionate advocate for workers' rights, she has been an
active trade unionist for over 45 years and has led major initiatives to
improve health and safety in the workplace. She continues to mentor
union activists across Kent.
5. Elected to Ramsgate Town Council in 2023, Laurie served as Deputy
Mayor and Mayoress during the 2024-25 civic year.