Former Lord Mayor Of Portsmouth Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE

We would like to extend a huge welcome to Cllr Abdul Kadir, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth as he becomes the 100th Lord Mayor of Portsmouth.

Wishing you every success for the year ahead in this prestigious role. Former Lord Mayor Of Portsmouth Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE -Posted by Admin Mary

Lord Mayor Of Portsmouth - Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE visiting Community Kettle CIC and awarding them a donation from the Lord Mayors Charity Appeal. - Admin

I would like to personally wish Gerald Vernon-Jackson the very best for the future, alongside his Lady Mayoresses. Thank you for your dedication, service, and commitment throughout your time in office. Wishing you all continued success and happiness in the years ahead. Today his term comes to an end. - Admin Mary

Details of how to obtain tickets for Mayor Making on Tuesday 19th May detailed in below post.

Portsmouth Guildhall will once again host the Mayor Making ceremony to formally elect the new Lord Mayor of Portsmouth on Tuesday 19 May.

This long standing civic occasion marks the formal handover of responsibilities, as the serving Lord Mayor steps down and a successor is chosen.

Free tickets to the event are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can collect tickets from Cosham Library, Central Library, Southsea Library or the Guildhall Box Office, or by completing a form online by Monday 11 May.

The election of the new Lord Mayor will take place at the annual council meeting, starting at 10am on the day. Guests are requested to be seated by 9.30am.
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Last few engagements before Lord Mayor Of Portsmouth - Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE term as Lord Mayor ends - Admin

Post by Mary - It’s been an absolute honour to run this social media account for Lord Mayor Of Portsmouth - Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE

On behalf of the committee, I would like to take this opportunity to wish him every success, happiness, and good health for the future.

Thank you, Gerald, for your dedication and service to the community throughout your year in office.

Official dinner 29/04/2026 - Admin

The Lord Mayor Of Portsmouth - Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE own cat was rehomed from Portsmouth Cats Lost, Found & Rehomed so it was wonderful we were able to make a donation to help towards the building of a new cat cabin! - Admin

Lovely photo of Lord Mayor Of Portsmouth - Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE at the new fish and chip shop at Portsmouth & Southsea Station - admin

A new fish & chip shop has arrived in Portsmouth! Find the details below 👇

Opening of the new fish and chip shop at Portsmouth & Southsea Train Station - Admin