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.
Monday 3 June
Lord Mayor attending SCAPPS AGM
Tuesday 4 June
Lord Mayor attending Citizenship Ceremonies in the Reception Room
Lord Mayor attending Library Volunteer Event in the Reception Room
Thursday 6 June
Lord Mayor attending various D-Day Commemorative Events during the day/evening
Friday 7 June
Lord Mayor attending Cancer UK Event
Saturday 8 June
Lord Mayor opening the People’s Pride event in Hoglands Park
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Area Talking Echo Fiftieth Anniversary
Monday 10 June
Lord Mayor attending Youth Project 25 Anniversary
Lord Mayor attending Lord-Lieutenant’s Reception
Tuesday 11 June
Lord Mayor attending Launch of Sir James Matthews Building
Thursday 13 June
Lord Mayor attending the Shipping Festival Service
Saturday 15 June
Lord Mayor attending the Summer Festival
Monday 17 June
Lord Mayor re-opening of the Nationwide Building Society in Shirley
Wednesday 19 June
Lord Mayor hosting visit from Port 17
Lord Mayor attending Refugee Employability Programme
Lord Mayor attending the launch of Southampton Pride’s New Business Network
Friday 21 June
Lord Mayor attending Civic Award Presentation Bitterne CE Primary School
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Shipowners Summer Ball
Saturday 22 June
Lord Mayor attending Refugee Week Community Celebration
Sunday 23 June
Lord Mayor attending Peace Walk
Monday 24 June
Lord Mayor hosting Armed Forces Flag Raising
Tuesday 25 June
Lord Mayor attending 350 Anniversary of Sir Isaac Watts
Thursday 27 June
Lord Mayor attending Friendship Tea, Southampton Council of Faiths
Saturday 29 June
Lord Mayor attending Fantasy Allstars Cheerleading CIC Annual Showcase
Sunday 30 June
Lord Mayor attending Hampshire Scouts 2024 Annual Review and AGM
Sheriff's diary summarySHOW
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.
Thursday 6 June
Sheriff attending various D-Day Commemorative Events during the day/evening
Sunday 9 June
Sheriff attending the Basingstoke & Deane Civic Service
Tuesday 11 June
Sheriff attending Citizenship Ceremonies in the Reception Room
Thursday 13 June
Sheriff attending the Shipping Festival Service
Saturday 29 June
Sheriff attending Southampton Choral Society
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