About the Mayor

Find out what the Mayor, Leader and Cabinet do for Lambeth Council, and how to contact them. See which events the mayor will be attending.

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Lambeth for 2026-27 were inaugurated on Wednesday 27 May 2026 at the annual meeting of the council.

The current Mayor is Councillor Paul Valentine - Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction ward

Councillor Paul Valentine, Mayor of Lambeth.


 

The current Deputy Mayor is Councillor Judy Best - Streatham Wells ward

Councillor Judy Best, Deputy mayor.


 

About the Mayor

The Mayor of Lambeth is elected each year at the annual general meeting of the council.

The Mayor has many civic and ceremonial responsibilities and has an ambassadorial role as first citizen of the borough.

This means the Mayor will promote Lambeth and participate in, and help initiate, activities that help the economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of Lambeth and its residents.

The role of Mayor of Lambeth role includes:

  • chairing council meetings
  • attending events in Lambeth and across London
  • fundraising for their chosen charity.