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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A number of events are being held throughout the year to raise money for Lord Mayor Baillie’s chosen charities.
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.
Tuesday 3 June
Lord Mayor hosting Prayer Breakfast in the Reception Room
Lord Mayor attending Official Opening of Ambrey's new Global Maritime Operations Centre (GOC) at Harbour House
Saturday 7 June
Lord Mayor opening Wheel Fest Wheelchair Sporting Activities at Solent University
Lord Mayor attending Art Exhibition to promote the integration of the Hong Kong community living in Southampton at the Mayflower Studios
Lord Mayor attending Holy Saviour Church Bitterne Community Fun Day
Lord Mayor attending PSL Offices, 48-50 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1AX for a Family Summer BBQ
Wednesday 11 Jun
Lord Mayor attending a production of Sherlock Holmes at the Theatre Royal, Winchester
Thursday 12 June
Lord Mayor hosting the SVS Awards in the Reception Room
Lord Mayor attending the Shipping Festival Service at St Michaels Church
Tuesday 17 June
Lord Mayor hosting Citizenship Ceremonies in the Reception Room
Lord Mayor hosting a visiting from students from Southampton College in Reception Room
Wednesday 18 June
Lord Mayor attending Civic Dinner in Portsmouth Guildhall
Thursday 19 June
Lord Mayor attending a supper with the Bishop of Winchester
Saturday 21 June
Lord Mayor attending the Yoga Festival at Oasis Academy School
Lord Mayor attending Refugee Week 2025
Lord Mayor attending a City of Southampton Orchestra concert at Romsey Abbey
Sunday 22 June
Lord Mayor attending the SCOF Peace Walk starting at the Queens Peace Fountain
Lord Mayor attending the Awaaz Annual Event at Turner Sims Concert Hall
Monday 23 June
Lord Mayor hosting Armed Forces Flag Raising at the Civic Centre
Tuesday 24 June
Lord Mayor Annual Mayor Making Ceremony and Annual General Meeting
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Divisional Association Senior Cup Final
Thursday 26 June
Lord Mayor and Sheriff attending the South East Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Armed Forces Briefing in Worthy Down
Friday 27 June
Lord Mayor attending the Shipowners Association Summer Ball at The Grand Restaurant
Saturday 28 June
Lord Mayor attending a 'Care Fare' event at St James Methodist Church
Sunday 29 June
Lord Mayor attending 'Heart and Stroll' event at the Southampton Common
Lord Mayor attending the Hampshire Scouts Annual Review & AGM in Brockenhurst
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.
Wednesday 18 June
Sheriff attending Windrush Day celebrations in Reception Room
Thursday 26 June
Lord Mayor and Sheriff attending the South East Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Armed Forces Briefing in Worthy Down
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.
