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.
Thursday 4 July
Lord Mayor attending Civic Awards Celebration Woolston Infant School
Friday 5 July
Lord Mayor attending The Weston Olympics, Weston Park Primary School
Lord Mayor attending New Sports Hall Opening, Weston Secondary School
Lord Mayor attending Hampshire Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Reception
Saturday 6 July
Lord Mayor attending HMS Collingwood Open Day
Monday 8 July
Lord Mayor attending Celebration event to recognise adult learners, volunteers and tutors
Tuesday 9 July
Lord Mayor hosting Citizenship Ceremonies
Wednesday 10 July
Lord Mayor attending Civic Awards Sholing Infant School
Lord Mayor attending Production of Guys and Dolls MAST Theatre
Thursday 11 July
Lord Mayor attending 105 Philatelic Congress of Great Britain
Friday 12 July
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Youth Orchestra
Saturday 13 July
Lord Mayor attending Mela Festival Hoglands Park
Monday 15 July
Lord Mayor attending Love Your Children Week Launch
Tuesday 16 July
Lord Mayor hosting Extra Citizenship Ceremony
Wednesday 17 July
Lord Mayor attending Full Council
Thursday 18 July
Lord Mayor hosting visit from the Royal Navy
Lord Mayor attending Graduation Ceremony O2 Guildhall
Thursday 25 July
Lord Mayor hosting Chinese Student Visit
Lord Mayor attending SETA Awards at the Empire Hall
Friday 26 July
Lord Mayor attending Blue Jumper Lunch Port 17
Saturday 27 July
Lord Mayor attending Mountbatten Hospice Charity Family Fun Day the View Bar
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.
Saturday 6 July
Sheriff attending PSL AGM and Summer Garden Event
Sheriff attending Southampton Youth Wind Band Concert
Wednesday 10 July
Sheriff attending Fifth Anniversary of the University India Centre
Thursday 11 July
Sheriff attending Gantry Youth Theatre’s Performance of Annie
Saturday 20 July
Sheriff attending Southampton Archery Club Annual 24hr Competition
Sunday 21 July
Sheriff attending The Wayne Howard Trust Big Green Carnival St James’ Park
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