Source: City of Coventry
Cllr Rachel Lancaster has been named Lord Mayor of the City of Coventry 2025/26.
Cllr Lancaster represents Holbrook Ward, she grew up there, going to John Shelton and President Kennedy schools, She is the second female in her family to serve as a Councillor in Coventry.
Cllr Lancaster has served in many roles during her 17 years on the Council, including holding the portfolio of Cabinet Member for Public Services, Charing Scrutiny Boards and as Chair and Deputy Chair of Licensing Committee.
Her children, daughter Meridith and son Lawrie, will share the role of Lord Mayor’s Consort.
Outside the Council, her professional life has seen her work in strategic management positions for charities across the city, including as a Director of Coventry Independent Advice Services and Coventry and District Credit Union.
The Lord Mayor said: “The city of Coventry and the Council that serves it have always been such important parts of my life.
“We have created a remarkable city by working together as a community, and in my year I will celebrate that work and the people and organisations that make it possible.
“I feel extremely proud that I have been given the opportunity to serve Coventry in this way, and I’m looking forward to meeting some of the many people out there who help to make it home.”
The Lord Mayor has chosen the Heart of England Community Foundation as her charity for the year, focusing on community organisations and women’s charities
People can show their support by donating via the Council’s online payment system. Please make sure you select ‘Council and democracy’ and then ‘Lord Mayor Charity donations 24/25’ from the drop-down list. You can send a cheque payable to ‘Coventry City Council’ to The Lord Mayor’s Office, Council House, Earl Street, Coventry CV1 5RR.
The new Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Coventry has been named as Cllr Roger Bailey.