COUN Rachel Lancaster has been named Lord Mayor of the City of Coventry for 2025-26.
Coun Lancaster represents Holbrook Ward where she grew up, going to John Shelton and President Kennedy schools. She is the second woman in her family to serve as a Councillor in Coventry.
She has served in many roles during her 17 years on Coventry City Council, including Cabinet Member for Public Services, Chair of Scrutiny Boards, and Chair and Deputy Chair of the Licensing Committee.
Her children, daughter Meridith and son Lawrie, will share the role of Lord Mayor’s Consort.
In her professional life, she has worked 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.
The new Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Coventry has been named as Coun Roger Bailey.
