List of mayors of Lincoln, England

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Mayor of the City of Lincoln
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Coat of arms of Lincoln
Incumbent
Councillor Biff Bean (Lab)
since May 2023
Style The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Lincoln
Member ofCity of Lincoln Council
AppointerCity of Lincoln Council
Term length 1 Year
Inaugural holderAdam son of Reginald 1206
Formationbefore the year 1206
SuccessionMay 2024
DeputyCouncillor Alan Briggs (Con)
SalaryNone

The Mayor of Lincoln is regarded as the first citizen of the city of Lincoln, England and has precedence in all places within the City, subject to the Royal prerogative.

The Mayor, during their term of Office, remains impartial and is unable to attend or become involved in any political matters. Their full title is "The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln". The position of Mayor of Lincoln was established in 1206. [1]

The following have been mayors of Lincoln:

21st century

Source: Its About Lincoln

(Appointment extended until May 2021 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

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