News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Presentation to Mr John Cannon MBE
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Mr John Cannon with his MBE at the Archbishop’s Palace last week. Mr Cannon was awarded with the MBE for Services to the British Cobnut Industry in the New Year Honours list. Unfortunately, Investitures at the Buckingham Palace have been unable to take place this year due to the […]
Kent Magistrates Swearing in Ceremony
On Monday 23 November, the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to attend the Swearing in Ceremony of seven new Magistrates for the North Kent Bench in the presence of His Honour Judge Julian Smith. Congratulations to all the new magistrates and thank you for taking on this important role in the County. The Kent Magistracy is recruiting […]
Remembrance Sunday 2020
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the Remembrance Sunday Service in Canterbury and lay a wreath on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. The Service can be viewed here. The Lord-Lieutenant also took part in the two minutes silence for the Great Lines Remembrance Service which can be viewed here. Deputy Lieutenants were pleased to […]
Appointment of new Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Kent
The Lady Colgrain, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent has, with Her Majesty The Queen’s approval, appointed Brigadier (Retd) Trevor Minter OBE DL, of Canterbury, to be her Vice Lord-Lieutenant. He will serve a three-year term with effect from Monday 9th November 2020. Brigadier Minter has been a Deputy Lieutenant since 2002 and has served on the […]
Lord-Lieutenant’s Message for Remembrance 2020
The Lady Colgrain, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and The Queen’s official representative in the county, has issued this message for Remembrance Sunday, November 8, 2020. Our acts of remembrance will be very different this year. Sadly, lockdown will curtail attendances at many planned ceremonies across Kent and Medway. However, the restrictions this year should in no […]
Appointment of new Kent Deputy Lieutenants announced – 29 October 2020
Eight new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Mrs Jane Ashton (Ashford); Mr Tim Bull (Tunbridge Wells); Mr Lennox Cato (Sevenoaks); Mrs Kate Fenwick (Ashford); Mr Nicholas Hely-Hutchinson (Sevenoaks); Lady Newey (Sevenoaks); Lord Northbourne (Dover); and Professor […]
Compassionate Community Awards
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to be invited to join the judging panel for the inaugural Compassionate Community Awards which recognised individuals who have helped their communities during the pandemic. The awards were organised by the Heart of Kent Hospice with Maidstone Borough Council and the Kent Messenger and the winners received their awards at a […]
Remembrance 2020
Due to the Covid-19 crisis, Remembrance events will not be able to take place in the usual way. However, the Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants will be attending socially distanced services and laying poppy wreaths across the County to show our support for the Armed Forces during this difficult time. We are encouraging people to ‘Remember From […]
Gillingham Street Angels
Having visited the Gillingham Street Angels and seeing first-hand the hard work and dedication of all their volunteers, it is clear that this charity is making a real and lasting impact in the Medway area. Therefore it is with great pleasure that the Lord-Lieutenant has accepted their kind invitation to become their Patron. Lady Colgrain […]
Kent Birthday Honours 2020 Announced
The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 were announced on Saturday 10 October and Kent has a huge number of recipients. The list includes, Paul Carter who receives a Knighthood for his work with the County Councils Network and his time as Leader of Kent County Council. One of our Deputy Lieutenants, Geraldine Allinson has been awarded […]
World Homeless Day 2020
World Homeless Day is on Saturday 10 October 2020. Ahead of this, Porchlight asked the Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants to support their Wear Purple for Porchlight campaign to raise awareness of the organisation and the incredible, and sadly much needed, work they do in the County for the homeless and vulnerable in our communities. It […]
Chairman of Kent County Council’s Civic Reception
On Monday evening, the Lord-Lieutenant attended the Chairman of Kent County Council’s Virtual Civic Reception. Lady Colgrain joined the Chairman, Graham Gibbens and the High Sheriff of Kent to meet with the Mayors and the Chairmen in the County and welcome any new Mayors and Chairmen who have taken up their role during this unusual […]
