Southampton's 802nd Right Worshipful Mayor, and third Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor David Shields, was sworn in at a 'Mayor Making' ceremony on Wednesday 15 May 2024.
Councillor James Baillie takes on the role of 587th Sheriff of Southampton.
Lord Mayor David Shields
Councillor Shields became the 802nd Mayor and third Lord Mayor of Southampton on Wednesday 15 May 2024.
Lord Mayor David Shields
Lord Mayor Shield's chosen charities are So Co Music Project, Paintings in Hospitals and Southampton National Park City Project.
Sheriff James Baillie
Councillor Baillie takes on the role of 587th Sheriff of Southampton.
Honorary Admiral of the Port
The Lord Mayor of Southampton is the Honorary Admiral of the Port.
Originally Maritime trade and domestic maritime problems were handled by common law. This was until the 14th century, when local customs started to be relied on to deal with these matters. Over time maritime law and jurisdiction developed in boroughs which were home to ports, such as Southampton.
Southampton is where, it is said, the first admiralty courts were held, soon after Henry VI’s specific grant in 1451.
These honours were bestowed to acknowledge the tremendous contribution the port had made to the country by "the eminence it had attained in overseas trade" and the Lord Mayors "Admiralty Jurisdiction" extended from Hurst Castle in the West to Langstone on the East - and included Portsmouth. Power was given to the mayor to exercise all the functions of Admiral of England within the town and port of Southampton.
As Admiral of the Port, the Lord Mayor also has their own flag, a traditional Admirals Flag of red St. George’s Cross on a white background with a black anchor motif in the canton.
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This diary is updated regularly and every effort is made to ensure all events are accurate and up to date. However, some events and dates may be changed at the last minute, therefore we apologise for any inconvenience caused in such cases.
Saturday 1 March
Lord Mayor attending Wind Bands Pyramid Concert
Tuesday 4 March
Citizenship Ceremonies
Lord Mayor attending Western Area Chief Superintendent Awards
Wednesday 5 March
Lord Mayor attending Ash Wednesday Mass
Thursday 6 March
Lord Mayor attending High Sheriff Awards, Winchester
Saturday 8 March
Lord Mayor attending Health Walk as part of International Women’s Day
Lord Mayor attending Bitterne Local History Society
Sunday 9 March
Lord Mayor attending Holi Hungama, Festival of Colours
Lord Mayor attending Covid 19 Day of Reflections
Wednesday 12 March
Lord Mayor attending International Women’s Club Visit
Thursday 13 March
Lord Mayor attending Young Carers Event
Friday 14 March
Lord Mayor attending Read Easy Certificate Presentation Ceremony
Lord Mayor attending Councillor Payne’s Book Launch
Tuesday 18 March
Citizenship Ceremonies
Lord Mayor visiting Southampton Police Cadets
Wednesday 19 March
Lord Mayor attending First Cohort of PROPEL Associate Artists Presentation
Thursday 20 March
Lord Mayor attending Unveiling of the 3D Heart Display Cabinet and Phase 2 Project Update
Tuesday 25 March
Lord Mayor attending Topping Ceremony Care UK The Wickets
Lord Mayor attending Birthday Celebrations at St Anne’s Nursing Home
Wednesday 26 March
Lord Mayor and Sheriff receiving Bible and New Testament Presentation
Full Council
Thursday 27 March
Lord Mayor attending Mayor of Winchester’s Civic Day
Saturday 29 March
Lord Mayor attending Go Outdoors Store Refurbishment Re-Opening
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This diary is updated regularly and every effort is made to ensure all events are accurate and up to date. However, some events and dates may be changed at the last minute, therefore we apologise for any inconvenience caused in such cases.
Monday 10 March
Sheriff attending Havant Civic Day
Sunday 23 March
Sheriff attending Civic Service Chairman New Forest District Council
Wednesday 26 March
Lord Mayor and Sheriff receiving Bible and New Testament Presentation
Full Council
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Southampton's 802nd Right Worshipful Mayor, and third Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor David Shields, was sworn in at a 'Mayor Making' ceremony on Wednesday 15 May 2024.
