Title currently held by Vincent Keaveny in London (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

lord mayor

(Other definitions for lord mayor that I've seen before include "city position" , "Local dignitary" , "elected as this?" , "City dignitary" , "Civic dignitary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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