Southampton's 803rd Right Worshipful Mayor and 4th Lord Mayor of Southampton Councillor James Baillie, was sworn in at a 'Mayor Making' ceremony on 14 May 2025.
A series of special Lord Mayor events in support of the Lord Mayor's chosen charities will take place through the year. You can find out more about these below.
Lord Mayor Councillor James Baillie
Councillor Baillie became the 803rd Mayor and fourth Lord Mayor of Southampton on 14 May 2025 following his year as Sheriff of the City.
Lord Mayor Councillor James Baillie
Lord Mayor Baillie’s chosen charities are Saints Foundation, Mountbatten Hospice and The Courage Foundation.
Sheriff Patricia Evemy
Councillor takes on the role of 588th Sheriff of Southampton.
Children’s Mayor Zeyno Arabaci
Zeyno became the fourth Children’s Mayor of Southampton on 14 May 2025
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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Christmas Champagne and Canapés in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour
12 December 2025
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Lord Mayor’s Ball
10 April 2026
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Charity Golf Day
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Lord Mayor Baillie'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.
Wednesday 3 September
Lord Mayor hosting Merchant Navy Flag Raising
Saturday 6 September
Lord Mayor attending Southampton City Libraries Summer Reading Challenge
Lord Mayor attending Mountbatten Hampshire’s Supporters Picnic
Sunday 7 September
Lord Mayor attending Merchant Navy Sunday Service
Tuesday 9 September
Lord Mayor attending Blighmont Army Reserve Medal Presentation
Wednesday 10 September
Lord Mayor attending Bitterne Primary School Civic Award Certificate Presentation
Friday 12 September
Lord Mayor and Sheriff attending Knighthood Installation at the Old Bowling Green
Saturday 13 September
Lord Mayor attending 100th Anniversary Cross of Sacrifice
Lord Mayor attending Music in the City Festival
Sunday 14 September
Lord Mayor attending Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Southampton’s Churches
Monday 15 September
Lord Mayor attending Carnival UK Report on Economic Impact Locally, Regionally and Nationally
Lord Mayor attending Welcome Ceremony of 51st International Micro and Nano Engineering Conference
Tuesday 16 September
Lord Mayor attending Opening International Society of Vascular Cognitive Disorders Conference
Lord Mayor attending Launch of the European Space Agency Weather Satellite
Wednesday 17 September
Lord Mayor attending Chinese Association Certificate Presentation in the Lord Mayors Reception Room
Saturday 20 September
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Action Charity Event at Saint Andrews Church
Lord Mayor attending Plaque Unveiling on Hazel Road
Lord Mayor attending Mayor of Fareham’s Charity Derby
Wednesday 24 September
Lord Mayor and Sheriff attending Full Council
Thursday 25 September
Lord Mayor attending Black History Month South Launch Event
Lord Mayor attending British Marine’s Board Annual Networking Lunch Reception
Lord Mayor attending Trophyman Supplies 50th Year of Trading
Friday 26 September
Lord Mayor attending Blue Angel Care, New Office Opening
Sunday 28 September
Lord Mayor attending Mayor of Fareham Civic Church Service
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 5 September
Sheriff attending Rose Road Music Therapy Performance
Friday 12 September
Lord Mayor and Sheriff attending Knighthood Installation at the Old Bowling Green
Sunday 14 September
Sheriff attending Battle of Britain Church Service
Wednesday 24 September
Lord Mayor and Sheriff attending Full Council
Thursday 25 September
Sheriff attending Charity Fundraising Event with Southampton Hospitals Charity
Sheriff hosting Beating of the Bounds and Court Leet
Contact details
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.
