Court Leet
Court Leet provides a valuable opportunity for any citizen or group of citizens in Southampton to make representations. These are called presentments. The presentments are about matters of local concern which might not normally come to the attention of the City Council.
Court Leet does not look into criminal matters.
This annual event takes place on the first Tuesday after Michaelmas. This year this will be on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
How to submit a presentment
You must submit your presentment in writing to the designated officer. This must include the presenter's names and addresses. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Monday 29 September 2025. Submit presentments to Democratic Services at member.services@southampton.gov.uk.
If you wish to make a presentment and would like advice or assistance on the preparation of presentments, please email Democratic Services: member.services@southampton.gov.uk
The Panel
There are several parts to the Court. The Court Panel includes:
- Honorary aldermen
- Past mayors
- Past sheriffs
- Others considered by the Sheriff to be suitable and appropriate persons to serve on the Jury
The Court also includes the:
- Steward of the Manor of Court Leet (the Service Director of Legal and Governance)
- Foreman or Madam Foreman of the Jury (the Sheriff)
Further information
A ceremony called ‘Beating the Bounds’ takes place before Court Leet.
For further information, please email Member Services at member.services@southampton.gov.uk.
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| Court Leet Procedure | 93.1 KB | |
| Beating the Bounds and History of Court Leet | doc | 45.5 KB |
