Cllr Alex Tate
Alex was born and educated in Glasgow. After teacher training she moved to London and worked in foreign reinsurance in the City before joining the civil service and working in recruitment. Alex then graduated with a degree in literature and philosophy from the Open University whilst developing her own H.R. company qualifying in psychometric assessment and provided services in recruitment and development. Alex worked mainly for manufacturing companies with one client, however, being the PFA where she assessed and advised on the further development options for retiring footballer players.
Married to Phil, a retired banker, they have a law trained businessman son, Ronnie and a pharmacology professor daughter, Heather, both living in Edinburgh. Their three grandchildren are Alex completing a PHD at Cambridge, Hannah graduating this year in dentistry from Dundee and Daniel studying law and playing rugby at Manchester.
Alex takes weekly classes in Yoga, Pilates and Zumba and sings with Local Vocals in Handbridge. She is a member of the National Women’s Register, two monthly book clubs and a walking group where exploring the countryside is combined with enjoying the local pub lunches.
Alex was elected as a Labour councillor for Blacon in 2008 and then Lache in 2012 and elected again for Lache in 2024 after returning to Chester following a period living in Edinburgh.
Alex served as the Sheriff of Chester in 2024-25, prior to being Deputy Lord Mayor in 2026-27.