Mayor of Lambeth
The Mayor of Lambeth is elected each year at the Annual Meeting of the council. The Mayor is the first citizen of Lambeth and has several specific roles to play for the authority during their term of office, including chairing full Meetings of the Council. The current Mayor is Councillor Angela Meader.
Lambeth is perhaps unusual in that since 1994 the Mayor has been elected unanimously by fellow councillors, with each of the political parties supplying a candidate in rotation. This underlines the apolitical nature of the Mayor's role and enables them to represent all the citizens of the borough.
Councillor Angela Meader has lived in Clapham for thirty years and has represented Clapham Common Ward since May 2002. She says, "I have a firm commitment to empower people from every background by helping people who can to help themselves, and to improve the quality of life of Lambeth's many vulnerable residents."
Petition the Mayor
Petitions can be presented to the Mayor either by post or in person where arrangements have been made with the Mayor's Office.
Mayoral invitations
The Mayor welcomes invitations to attend events held by local organisations.
You can use the request for mayor to attend your event form to send details about your event to the mayor, and to request her attendance.
Due to demand it may not be possible to attend every event. However, if the Mayor is available, you will be contacted in good time.
If you have any questions please email us at mayoroflambeth@lambeth.gov.uk.
Forthcoming events
A list of events to be attended by the Mayor of Lambeth.
The mayor's charities
The Mayor's chosen charities for 2008/9 are:
- The Ace of Clubs
A drop-in centre in Clapham providing meals, social support and other essential services to homeless and vulnerable people.
- Age Concern Lambeth / Befriending Service
A Befriending service which offers volunteering opportunities and social contact and support for vulnerable older residents in Lambeth.
Further information