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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Tuesday 7 January
Lord Mayor attending Unveiling of the next Spitfire Makers plaque at Southampton University
Friday 10January
Lord Mayor attending Unity 101 19th Anniversary Achievement awards evening dinner
Saturday 11January
Lord Mayor attending Choral Evensong with the Installation of the Rt Rev Rhiannon King Bishop of Southampton
Tuesday 14 January
Citizenship Ceremonies
Wednesday 15January
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Operatic Society - Made in Dagenham Musical
Saturday 18January
Lord Mayor attending Hampshire Tamil Association, Annual celebration of the Harvest Festival
Thursday 23 January
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Hub Growth Expo
Lord Mayor attending Mayflower Academy Limited Annual General Meeting + Buffet
Friday 24 January
Lord Mayor attending Opening ceremony of a newly built Health Centre
Saturday 25 January
Lord Mayor attending Player Theatre Performance 'Princess and the Frog
Monday 27 January
Lord Mayor attending Holocaust and Genocide Memorial Day
Tuesday 28 January
Lord Mayor attending Toy Appeal Thank You Event
Wednesday 29 January
Lord Mayor attending visit to International Women’s Club
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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.
Sunday 19 January
Sheriff attending Blue Apple Theatre Annual Showcase
Thursday 23 January
Sheriff attending Gantry Youth Theatre performance of The Wonderland Academy
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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.
