Mayor

The Mayor is the first citizen of the district and, within the council, first among equals.

The Mayor is a non-political symbol of the local authority, a symbol of open society and equality and an expression of social cohesion.

Current Mayor

The Mayor of Lancaster is Councillor Margaret Pattison.

Last updated: 09 May 2025

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