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.
Tuesday 1 April
Lord Mayor attending Chairman of East Hants Civic Day
Wednesday 2 April
Lord Mayor attending Steamship Shieldhall King’s Award Ceremony
Thursday 3 April
Lord Mayor attending ASPEN Opening
Friday 4 April
Lord Mayor attending Hidden in Stone Exhibition at God’s House Tower
Sunday 6 April
Lord Mayor attending ABP Southampton Marathon
Wednesday 9 April
Lord Mayor attending Annual Wellbeing Conference of Solent University
Saturday 12 April
Lord Mayor attending Vishu Celebrations
Sunday 13 April
Lord Mayor attending Viasakhi Flag Raising and Procession
Thursday 17 April
Lord Mayor attending Roverang Southampton's Scout and Guide show
Tuesday 22 April
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Solent Rotary Lunch
Lord Mayor attending Community Playlink’s Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 23 April
Lord Mayor hosting Southampton Council of Faiths Lunch
Thursday 24 April
Lord Mayor attending Chairman of Hampshire County Council Civic Afternoon
Lord Mayor attending Stage Door Music Event
Saturday 26 April
Lord Mayor attending British Sign Language Celebration in Guildhall Square
Sunday 27 April
Lord Mayor attending Tamil New Year Celebration
Monday 28 April
Lord Mayor attending Steve Collins Maritime Volunteer Service Boat Trip
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.
Friday 4 April
Sheriff attending Dad’s Coffee Morning
Saturday 12 April
Sheriff attending Romanian Community 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
Sheriff attending Malawi Association Certificate Presentation For Chichewa Lessons
Saturday 26 April
Sheriff attending Mayor of Test Valley’s Glitzy Glam Ball
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The Lord Mayor's Office provides support for the Lord Mayor and Sheriff. The office manages their diaries and provides information and guidance for groups and organisations who wish to invite the Lord Mayor to events.
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.
