List of mayors of Belfast
The Lord Mayor of Belfast is the leader and chairperson of Belfast City Council, elected annually from and by the city's 60 councillors. The Lord Mayor also serves as the representative of the city of Belfast, welcoming guests from across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
| Lord Mayor of Belfast | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Ryan Murphy since 5 June 2023 | |
| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Appointer | Belfast City Council |
| Term length | One year |
| Inaugural holder | Sir Daniel Dixon (Lord Mayor) George Dunbar (Mayor) John Vesey (Sovereign) |
| Formation | 1892 (as Lord Mayor of Belfast) 1842 (as Mayor of Belfast) 1613 (as Sovereign of Belfast) |
| Deputy | Áine Groogan |
| Website | Lord Mayor |
The current Lord Mayor is Ryan Murphy of Sinn Féin who has been in the position of Lord Mayor since 5 June 2023. The Deputy Lord Mayor is Áine Groogan of the Green Party.
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