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.
Tuesday 1 July
Lord Mayor attending and hosting Healthy High 5 Awards in Reception Room
Lord Mayor attending Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors New Office Opening in College Place
Lord Mayor visit to Woolston Infant School
Lord Mayor visit to Night Light Cafe
Lord Mayor hosting Courtesy Calls
Wednesday 2 July
Lord Mayor attending Amber 30th Anniversary at St Mary’s Church
Lord Mayor hosting Scout Group Tour
Thursday 3 July
Lord Mayor attending Youth Participation Event
Friday 4 July
Lord Mayor attending Friends of Ludlow Infants Summer Fair
Lord Mayor attending 2025 Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Reception
Saturday 5 July
Lord Mayor attending Community Open Day at St Mary’s Fire Station
Lord Mayor attending Summer Afternoon Concert Southampton Choral Society
Lord Mayor attending Mountbatten Hospice Family Fun Day
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Youth Wind Band Summer Concert
Sunday 6 July
Lord Mayor attending Afternoon Tea
Monday 7 July
Lord Mayor attending Lord-Lieutenant’s Reception
Wednesday 9 July
Lord Mayor attending Solent University Dept of Film & Media Graduation Ceremony
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Operatic Society Presents a Musical called Children of Eden
Thursday 10 July
Lord Mayor attending SVS Volunteer Awards
Saturday 12 July
Lord Mayor attending Love our Children Week Family Fun Day
Lord Mayor attending Southampton Mela Festival
Lord Mayor hosting Charity Quiz Event at Holy Saviour Bitterne
Sunday 13 July
Lord Mayor attending the St James Park Family Festival
Tuesday 15 July
Lord Mayor attending Sholing Infant School
Wednesday 16 July
Lord Mayor and Sheriff attending Full Council
Monday 21 July
Lord Mayor attending University of Southampton – Summer Graduation
Tuesday 22 July
Lord Mayor hosting visit from Chinese Students with Itchen College
Lord Mayor attending Work Experience Celebration Event
Lord Mayor attending Vice-Chancellor’s Celebration Dinner
Wednesday 23 July
Lord Mayor attending 10 Years of SEE Southampton
Lord Mayor hosting Romanian Student visit
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.
Thursday 3 July
Sheriff attending O2 Guildhall Southampton Annual Clean up
Friday 4 July
Sheriff attending Breakout Youth – Uncharted Territory Art Exhibition Launch
Thursday 10 July
Sheriff attending Grand Opening Wendy’s Burger Restaurant
Sheriff attending Age UK New Garden Opening
Sheriff attending Southampton City College Celebration of Adult Learning
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.
