Lord Mayor of Hull

Councillor Maria Coward the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber.

On Friday 5 June 2026 Councillor Maria Coward was installed as the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber.

Councillor Maria Coward's Consort is Jon Laugley.

The Deputy Lord Mayor is Councillor Daren Hale.

Request the Lord Mayor's attendance

You can request for the Lord Mayor to attend events such as –

  • one hundredth birthdays
  • visits to schools or care homes
  • the opening of new business premises
  • church services
  • degree ceremonies
  • charity events

Invite the Lord Mayor to attend an event (opens in new window)

The Lord Mayor will host a number of charity events throughout her year in office raising fund’s for her chosen charities which are - 

  • STAND
  • One Punch Hull and East Yorkshire