List of mayors of Lincoln, England facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of the City of Lincoln |
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Style | The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Lincoln |
Member of | City of Lincoln Council |
Appointer | City of Lincoln Council |
Term length | 1 Year |
Inaugural holder | Adam son of Reginald 1206 |
Formation | before the year 1206 |
Succession | May 2025 |
Deputy | Councillor Bill Mara (Con) |
Salary | None |
The Mayor of Lincoln is like the city's top citizen. They are the most important person in Lincoln, England, except for the King or Queen.
The Mayor must stay neutral and not get involved in politics while in office. Their full special title is "The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln." This important job started way back in 1206.
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What Does the Mayor Do?
The Mayor is the head of the City of Lincoln Council. They represent the city at many events. This includes welcoming important visitors. They also attend local celebrations and charity events. The Mayor helps to bring people together. They also promote Lincoln's history and future.
A Look at History
The role of Mayor in Lincoln is very old. It began over 800 years ago. This makes it one of the oldest mayoral positions in England. The first Mayor was Adam son of Reginald in 1206.
Early Mayors
Many people have served as Mayor of Lincoln over the centuries. These early mayors were often important figures. They were sometimes also Members of Parliament (MPs). An MP is someone elected to represent an area in the country's government.
Here are a few examples of early mayors:
- 1379–80: Robert Sutton, who was an MP for Lincoln many times.
- 1380–81: Gilbert Beesby, also an MP for Lincoln.
- 1501–02: Robert Alanson, who served multiple terms as Mayor.
Mayors in the 20th and 21st Centuries
The role of Mayor continues to be important today. In the 21st century, many dedicated people have taken on this role. They help guide Lincoln into the future.
Here are the Mayors of Lincoln since 2001:
- 2001–02: Patricia A McGinley
- 2002–03: Gary T Hewson
- 2003–04: Donald J Nannestad
- 2004–05: Edmund W Strengiel
- 2005–06: Adelle Ellis
- 2006–07: Stephen A Allnutt
- 2007–08: Hilton Spratt
- 2008–09: Ronald Hills
- 2009–10: David F Gratrick
- 2010–11: Geoffrey Kirby
- 2011–12: Kathleen E Brothwell
- 2012–13: Karen Lee
- 2013–14: Patrick J Vaughan
- 2014–15: Brent Charlesworth
- 2015–16: Andrew Kerry
- 2016–17: Yvonne Bodger
- 2017–18: Chris Burke (811th Mayor of Lincoln)
- 2018–19: Keith Weaver (812th Mayor of Lincoln)
- 2019–21: Sue Burke (813th Mayor of Lincoln)
(Her term was extended because of the Coronavirus Pandemic.)
- 2021–22: Jackie Kirk
- 2022–23: Rosanne Kirk
- 2023–24: Biff Bean
- 2024-25: Alan Briggs