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Who is the Lord Mayor of Belfast?

The current Lord Mayor of Belfast is Councillor Gavin Robinson (DUP).

Councillor Robinson was elected to office on 1 June 2012 and will serve as Lord Mayor until June 2013.

He has represented the Pottinger area of East Belfast since March 2010 when he was co-opted to replace Sammy Wilson. He was then elected in May 2011.

A life long East Belfast resident, the 27 year old politician continues to live in the area with his wife Lindsay.

Educated at Queen`s, he read Law and attained a Masters in Irish Politics before commencing practice as a Barrister.

• More information about the Lord Mayor of Belfast

You can also keep up to date with what the Lord Mayor is up to by reading the Lord Mayor`s blog