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| Mayor of Lewisham | |
|---|---|
since 8 March 2024 | |
| Style | No courtesy title or style |
| Appointer | Electorate of Lewisham |
| Term length | Four years |
| Inaugural holder | Steve Bullock |
The mayor of Lewisham is a directly elected mayor responsible for the executive function of Lewisham London Borough Council in London. The role was established in 2002 following a referendum the previous year.
Damien Egan resigned the post on 10 January 2024 in order to contest the 2024 Kingswood by election.[1] In the resulting by-election, Brenda Dacres was elected as Egan's successor.[1][2]
- ^ a b "Resignation of Damien Egan, Mayor of Lewisham". Lewisham Council. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Lewisham elects Brenda Dacres as first black woman mayor". BBC News. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.