The title Lord Mayor of Coventry was created on 3 June 1953 when the dignity was conferred on the city of Coventry, England by Letters Patent as part of the Coronation celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II. Prior to that Coventry had had a Mayor since it was granted its Charter of Incorporation by King Edward III in 1345.

The Lord Mayor is the Chairman of the City Council and has the casting vote. As Coventry's first citizen, they are the non-political, ceremonial head of the city.

Notable Mayors of Coventry

Alice Arnold, Coventry's first female mayor (in 1937) wearing mayoral regalia

Lord Mayors of Coventry

Coventry's Lord Mayors have included:[12]

References

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  2. ^ Astley, p. 12.
  3. ^ Astley, p. 7.
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  12. ^ "Coventry's Mayors". Retrieved 24 January 2014.
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  14. ^ "Councillor with 35 years of experience in our city to be new Lord Mayor of Coventry". Coventry Telegraph. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
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