List of mayors of Birmingham
This is a list of the mayors and lord mayors of Birmingham in the West Midlands of England.
's great social improvements as mayor led to Birmingham being described as "the best-governed city in the world".
Birmingham has had a mayor since 1838. The office was raised to the dignity of lord mayor when Queen Victoria issued letters patent on 3 June 1896.
By modern convention, the Lord Mayor stands for a year, and is installed into office at the Annual Meeting of the City Council. Lord Mayors are non-political and non-executive during their term of office and act as Chair of the Council. As the First Citizen of Birmingham, the Lord Mayor represents not only the City but also the people of Birmingham. The honour of being Lord Mayor is now usually alternated between the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat Groups. In normal circumstances the Lord Mayor becomes Deputy Lord Mayor for the following year.Mayors of Birmingham
1838–1895
Lord Mayors of Birmingham
19th century
20th century
