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.
Friday 1 November
Lord Mayor attending the late Brian Parnell’s funeral service
Sunday 3 November
Lord Mayor attending Wedding Ceremony
Friday 8 November
Lord Mayor attending Remembrance Event at Southampton General Hospital
Sunday 10 November
Lord Mayor’s Remembrance Sunday Service
Lord Mayor attending Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery Remembrance Sunday Service
Wednesday 13 November
Lord Mayor attending Rosewood School ‘Stars in our Schools’
Lord Mayor attending Sanctuary Movement Meeting
Thursday 14 November
Lord Mayor attending Solent Mind’s Annual Celebration Event
Lord Mayor attending Jane Austen’s Travelling Writing Desk
Friday 15 November
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Voluntary Service (SVS) Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Saturday 16 November
Lord Mayor attending Christmas Lights Switch on Event
Lord Mayor attending City of Southampton Orchestra
Monday 18 November
Lord Mayor attending 2024 Southampton Far East Prisoner of War (FEPOW) Repatriation Commemoration
Thursday 21 November
Lord Mayor attending Young Carers Award Ceremony
Friday 22 November
Lord Mayor attending Pure Gym Bitterne Reopening
Lord Mayor attending Mayflower Theatre Trust AGM plus performance of Chicago
Saturday 23 November
Lord Mayor attending European Pickleball Championship
Lord Mayor attending Fryderyk Chopin Polish School 70th Anniversary
Monday 25 November
Lord Mayor attending Blesma Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 27 November
Lord Mayor attending Full Council
Friday 29 November
Lord Mayor attending Opening Ceremony of a newly built Health Centre
Saturday 30 November
Lord Mayor attending Trees for Life Event
Lord Mayor attending Winter Fest at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Lord Mayor attending Annual Tree of Light in the East of City Switch on Lights
Lord Mayor attending Southampton and Winchester Visitors Group (SWVG) Fundraising Meal
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 1 November
Sheriff attending late Brian Parnell’s funeral service
Saturday 9 November
Sheriff attending Mayor of Eastleigh’s Twinning Concert
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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.
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.
