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 October
Lord Mayor attending Presentation of Medals Army Reserves
Saturday 5 October
Lord Mayor attending Dog Show at St James Park
Monday 7 October
Lord Mayor hosting Civic Award Prize Giving Foundry Lane Primary School
Friday 11 October
Lord Mayor visit to Fairisle School
Sunday 13 October
Lord Mayor attending Law Sunday
Friday 18 October
Lord Mayor attending Stop Domestic Abuse AGM
Lord Mayor attending Trafalgar Dinner
Saturday 19 October
Lord Mayor attending Diwali Mela Bitterne Park School
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Choral Society 80th Anniversary Concert
Wednesday 23 October
Lord Mayor attending Activities Event Caribbean Diaspora Cultural Wellbeing Activity
Thursday 24 October
Lord Mayor attending is Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire Awards 2024
Wednesday 30 October
Lord Mayor attending Windrush Day
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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 October
Sheriff hosting Beating of the Bounds and Court Leet
Saturday 5 October
Sheriff attending MacMillan morning at Portswood Library
Sunday 6 October
Sheriff attending Harvest Festival at Winchester Cathedral
Sunday 27 October
Sheriff attending Mayor of Eastleigh Festival of Remembrance
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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.
