The 67-year-old broadcaster will carry out ceremonial duties in the county following his exit from. The honours system offers public recognition to people in all walks of life and all sections of society who have given quite exceptional service and made a difference in their community or in the country. Please note that some information on our website is currently out of date while we make amendments following the death of The Queen, Queens Green Canopy Tree of Trees Planting, Queens Award for Enterprise Presentation to COOK, FREEDOM OF ENTRY TO THE TOWN OF FOLKESTONE TO RBL CHERITON AND MOREHALL, Website by Neal Skilling Web Design & Development. He has a long record of working with key public sector partners from local district councils, to parish councils to county councils, Kent Police, schools, universities and health service providers around diversity and community engagement. In 1985 he launched Saga in Australia, and after returning to the UK in 1987 became strategic development director. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Gurvinder is passionate about diversity and inclusion within the arts sector and champions increased visibility for ethnic minority artists and organisations. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. He is a trustee of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Childrens Fund based in Portsmouth and also serves on the development group raising funds for the restoration of Canterbury Cathedral. Musician and big band leader, he hosts BBC 2s music programme Later with Jools Holland as well as his own Radio 2 Show. Jane Ashton has lived in Kent since 1988. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Her earlier career was mainly in the public sector including nine years as Chief Executive of Medway Council and three as Managing Director of Ashfords Future. The new facility was opened earlier this month by Cllr Blanford who cut the ribbon while Sir George Jessel, Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, fired the first shot. Paul O'Grady has landed a new role after leaving BBC Radio 2 - as a deputy lieutenant of Kent. Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Canterbury Christ Church University acquiring the former Prison site in Canterbury and the establishing the School of Engineering the joint Kent and Medway Medical School. In 2008, with his wife, he founded The Brook Trust, which supports domestic and sexual abuse victims, disadvantaged families and children, and other causes including smaller charities in Kent. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Former Trustee of Rochester Cathedral. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Staff tours included terms in the UK MOD and in Kosovo. A farmer working to integrate farming and wildlife within the Kent countryside, he created Elmley National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey, and Cheyne Court Nature Reserve on Romney Marsh. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. They advise on events potentially warranting Royal visits, on how local people can put forward others suitable for honours and on anniversaries warranting a message from The Queen. Duties include greeting and accompanying Royalty and Heads of State during official visits to the County, the presentation of honours and awards on behalf of the Crown, and participation in Citizenship ceremonies. He was founding Director of Tate Britain for twelve years from 1998, before becoming Director of the Art Fund, the national charity for art. Practicing land agent and widely involved in Kents rural economy with chairmanships and trusteeships in a number of related organisations. The Lady Colgrain took up her role as Lord-Lieutenant of Kent on April 22, 2020. He currently chairs the Sported Foundation, Invictus Games Foundation, the 1851 Trust, and is a Trustee of the Royal Foundation. He has been appointed to carry out ceremonial duties three months after leaving his BBC. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. (Hons) in History of Art. Having retired as Chairman of the Saga Group in 2004, he is now engaged in the arts-led regeneration of the Old Town, seafront and harbour areas of Folkestone, his home town. Short Service Commission with 15/19 Hussars. Raises funds for mental health in the county through Kent Minds. Kent Ambassador and enthusiastic supporter of Kent-based charities. He has held various Directorships, and since 2005 has been self-employed in the same sector. Chairman of National Care Association, Vice Chairman of Skills for Care and Vice President of the Kent Care Homes Association. Chartered Accountant; joined Citizens Advice in1999 as volunteer adviser, before becoming Manager of three local CABx; now CEO of Citizens Advice in North & West Kent, covering Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks & Swanley and Tonbridge & Malling. Lady Colgrain has lived in Kent for more than 40 years and is an active partner in the family farm near Sevenoaks. Special interest in Kent Magistracy. Formerly Chairman, Kent and Medway Strategic Health Authority.Voluntary and charitable work includes being a Trustee of the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, and a Governor of Tonbridge School. Philip is the Dean of Rochester, a Trustee of a number of Kent Charities, Vice Chair of Kings School Rochester and a Kent Ambassador. It does not store any personal data. Paul OGrady is a well-known and successful comedian, broadcaster, actor and writer. Lord Northbourne runs the family farming businesses. Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts. He also invests in impactful start-up companies and social enterprises. Kent Ambassador and was the High Sheriff of Kent in 2013/14. For more information contact the Lieutenancy Office: at Lieutenancyoffice@suffolk.gov.uk. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Has been working in television for over 40 years. Patron Hadlow College. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The Lieutenancy of Kent consists of the Lord-Lieutenant, Vice Lord- Lieutenant, and a maximum of 70 other Deputy Lieutenants, approximately one per 25,000 people. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The 67-year-old broadcaster will start carrying out ceremonial duties just over two months after he signed off from his BBC Radio 2 show. Classical music blog writer and used to present a weekly radio programme on the subject on a local radio station. He has spent his entire career in the City of London, beginning at stockbrokers Vivian Gray, then as a private client and charity fund manager at Mercury Asset Management. Tracy is a Trustee of Friends of Folkestone Academy Trust. Rama was Chair of the Higher Education Academy between 2015 and 2018 and was also a UCAS Board member between 2010 and 2013. Kent County Council is part of the Government industry, and located in United Kingdom. The lieutenancy of Kent dates back to Tudor times and includes up to 70 deputy lieutenants who come from all walks of life and advise the council on areas from education to business. He is now Chairman of the Governors of St Edmunds School Canterbury, President of Kent Wing of the Air Cadets and a volunteer at Canterbury Cathedral. She is a Trustee of The Garfield Weston Foundation, Reta Lila Howard Foundation, Kent Community Foundation, and Sevenoaks School Foundation. New Deputy Lieutenants of Kent appointed with familiar face amongst them, View KentCountyCouncils profile on Facebook, View KentCountyCouncils profile on YouTube, View kentcountycouncils profile on Vimeo, Results day for Kents A-level and T-level students, Students across Kent will receive the results of their post-16, Talented young story-tellers collect their awards at, A countywide competition in which children were invited to write, Volunteers urged to Share the Warmth in new energy saving campaign. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". With over 20 years experience in the sector, Gurvinder works extensively across Kent in partnership with both voluntary and statutory sectors to promote community cohesion, engagement with diverse communities, eliminate discrimination and tackle inequalities. A former High Sheriff, he is a Kent Ambassador. Served on several county economic development bodies. She is interested in all aspects of the Criminal Justice System in Kent. They advise on events potentially warranting Royal visits, on how local people can put forward others suitable for honours or for invitations to Buckingham Palace Garden Parties, and on anniversaries warranting a message from The Queen. Fellow of the British Academy, Honorary Fellow of Kings and St Johns Colleges, Cambridge. Involved in several charities in Maidstone. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. A huge number We would like to congratulate all the Kent residents who have received an Honour in the New Years Honours List for 2023. After 15 years with the Diplomatic Service, Victoria was the Chief Executive of Leeds Castle for ten years and is now Director General of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. In addition to being a Kent Ambassador, he represents Belgium, Finland, France, Denmark, The Netherlands and Sweden as their Honorary Consul in Kent. Director of the growers co-operative Berry Gardens, Produced in Kent, and the Horticultural Development Company, and Trustee of East Malling Trust. He was a volunteer at the London 2012 ParaOlympics and the 2017 World ParaAthletics Championships, and has raised thousands of pounds for charity from sponsored bike rides. Paul was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Kent in 2022. She is the countys official representative of His Majesty The King. That may sound a lot but Kent has 1.7 million people- 25,000 per Deputy and many villages and towns. The King was represented by The Duke of Kent at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Field Marshal the Lord Bramall KG (formerly Chief of the Defence Staff) which was held in Winchester Cathedral this afternoon. Please note that some information on our website is currently out of date while we make amendments following the death of The Queen, Queens Green Canopy Tree of Trees Planting, Queens Award for Enterprise Presentation to COOK, FREEDOM OF ENTRY TO THE TOWN OF FOLKESTONE TO RBL CHERITON AND MOREHALL, Website by Neal Skilling Web Design & Development. Now Resident Judge at Maidstone Crown Court and Honorary Recorder of Maidstone. Lords Lieutenant of Kent [ edit] Sir Thomas Cheney 1551-? Duties include greeting and accompanying Royalty and Heads of State during official visits to the County, the presentation of honours and awards on behalf of the Crown, and participation in Citizenship ceremonies. School Governor of Wellesley House Broadstairs. Deputy Clerk to the Lieutenancy of Kent, Miss Joanne Holmes MVO DL, Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ Tel: 03000 416259 In addition to being a Kent Ambassador, he represents Belgium, Finland, France, Denmark, The Netherlands and Sweden as their Honorary Consul in Kent. Cohesion Plus was formed in 2008 to compliment the work he was already doing around equality and diversity. Was Deputy Chairman of the London Olympic Games. He is also very committed to supporting many charities, including being a Patron of Save the Children and an Ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, along with a number of other animal charities across the county. After moving to Kent in 1997, he became heavily involved in the local community becoming a Town Councillor and Chairman of the local Sports Association. He carried out the legal work to create UK Sport, Sport England, The Sports Council Trust Company, The National Sports Medicine Institute, The Kings College Anti-Doping structure, and the first British online lottery, the Premiership Lotter-e. Trustee of Kent Community Foundation, Trustee of Rochester Cathedral Trust, Kent Ambassador and Patron of Hadlow College. He very much supports conservation and is keen to ensure that the natural environment is protected. A Vice President of Demelza Hospice Care for Children after more than a decade as a trustee including six years as chairman. Kent County Council. There are currently 63 Deputy Lieutenants in Kent. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Speaking about Paul and the other deputies' appointments, Lady Colgrain said: "Their wide breadth of experience will further enhance an already strong team of deputies who support the Lord-Lieutenant and act as the eyes and ears for the lieutenancy throughout our wonderfully diverse county." SIX new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. Former Chairman of the Denne Construction Group. [3], Decades ago, the number of deputy lieutenants for each county could be as few as three. . The office dates back to Tudor times and was originally responsible for the countys local defence and maintenance of order. Kent Ambassador. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Outside his farming career, he has been closely involved with the Order of Malta and travels regularly to Lourdes with his wife to care for sick and disabled pilgrims. Since 1746, all Lords Lieutenant have also been Custos Rotulorum of Kent. The spokesman said O'Grady had lived in Kent for more than 21 years and filmed an ITV series in 2020 about the county. Today, however, there may be well over a dozen that are appointed as the number of DLs today correlates with the population of each respective county. High Sheriff 2017/2018. Founder and Chairman of Checkmate Group, a safety and engineering company based in Kent. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The office dates back to Tudor times and was originally responsible for the County's local defence and maintenance of order. He has served as Trustee and then Chair of Demelza House, a childrens hospice based in Kent, Sussex and South East London for 6 years. He is a Trustee of The Leeds Castle Foundation and a Kent Ambassador. A non-executive company director. He is currently the finance governor for the Sandwich Technology School. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Chair of the Development Committee and Trustee of Rochester Cathedral Trust. College and Non Executive Director of other business and vocational training organisations. Queens Green Canopy Tree of Trees Planting, Website by Neal Skilling Web Design & Development. The office dates back to. School finance governor at the Sandwich Technology College. After his marriage to Katy in 1987 he lived in Kent where he has been running the family farming businesses. He is on the boards of Engineering UK, Mid Kent College Training Services, is Vice Chair of Thomas Telford Ltd, an alumnus of the Royal College of Defence Studies and Vice President of the Institution of Royal Engineers. Her earlier career was mainly in the public sector including nine years as Chief Executive of Medway Council and three as Managing Director of Ashfords Future. The members-only club, which has been going for more than 100 years, also offers archery and the first arrow was fired by David Herrick. #NigeriaAt62 Quote Tweet Phil B @philnlouise Oct 9 The office dates back to Tudor times and was originally responsible for the county's local defence and maintenance of order. Susie Warran-Smith was previously the founder and CEO of Breakthrough Funding which was sold to Ernst & Young in 2020 and a non executive for the Department for Communities and Local Government. After reading history at University, she qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Coopers and Lybrand. This is a list of people who have served as Lord-Lieutenant of Kent. He filmed a series about Kent back in 2020 for ITV which saw him travelling around the County highlighting many of the coastal areas around Kent and has written a book about living in Kent. Peter Bishop Current Workplace. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. In the United Kingdom, a deputy lieutenant is a Crown appointment and one of several deputies to the lord lieutenant of a lieutenancy area: an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. There are a maximum of 70 other Deputy Lieutenant appointments. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. They also advise on how community organisations can gain recognition in The Queens Award for Voluntary Service Scheme and how businesses can apply for The Queens Award for Enterprise. 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Served as Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Policy Committee from 2003 June 2013. He has also written a children's book set in Romney Marshes and he has supported a number of animal charities in the county. This website uses basic essential cookies that are required to make the website function. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Susie went to Highworth School in Ashford and is a postgraduate of the University of Kent. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Outside work, Nick was a Trustee of Rochester Cathedral (2008-2013). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Previously Chair of Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Primary Care Trust 2000 2006. Lieutenancy History. Their local and specialist knowledge and experience is used to positive effect in key areas ranging from education to youth services, and from the Volunteer Reserve Forces to business and the rural economy. Sir Stephen Deuchar has lived in Kent for the past 28 years, and is currently a Trustee of the Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate and a Trustee of the arts organization Creative Folkestone. Former Chairman of Kent Judicial Business Group and Central Kent Bench. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. The 67-year-old has been appointed to carry out ceremonial duties in the south-eastern. President and Director of Hythe Festival Company, involved in a wide range of Military charities. A marketing entrepreneur and business man. Tracy is a Trustee of Friends of Folkestone Academy Trust. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Professor Rama Thirunamachandran has been the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Canterbury Christ Church University. He also spends time as a Co-opted Governor at a large community primary school. They are Major (Retd) Dennis Bradley BEM DL, Mrs Rosemary Dymond DL, Colonel (Retd) Jo Gunnell OBE DL, Philip Harland Esq DL, Mrs Marion Regan DL and Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven DL. Kent Together - cost of living support Home About the council How the council works The Chairman As the civic and ceremonial head of the authority, the role of the Chairman is to uphold the. His wife is currently Deputy Chairman of the STOP MS Appeal board. COOK was founded in 1997 by Ed and Dale, two entrepreneurs, with a little shop in Farnham and an old pizza delivery kitchen. County Commissioner for Kent Scouts since 2002. Each has been honoured for their positive contributions to the county. Peter Bishop has been working as a Deputy Lieutenant at Kent County Council for 19 years. She is active in heritage and youth charities. She is also co-chair of Communities and Partnerships, part of Canterbury Diocese seeking to reach out to communities in need. SEVEN new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. Member of The Farmers Club. Senior partner of a solicitors firm in Tunbridge Wells. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Find out more about the Kent Lieutenancy, the Royal Family, etiquette and protocol and how we can help you. Member of Board of Directors of Stour Music Festival. Former Chief Commissioner of England for the Scout Association. He is now Chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, Chairman of Kent Search and Rescue, a Trustee of the Skinners Kent Academy Trust in Tunbridge Wells, a Patron of Sevenoaks School and a member of the Council of Reference of the Westminster Abbey Institute. He is a Non-Executive Director of the Medway NHS Foundation Trust and a Kent Ambassador. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Member of the Universities UK Board and Chair of the MillionPlus, the Association of Modern Universities. Outside scouting, a project manager in the construction industry. Chairman, Turner Contemporary Art Trust, Margate; Chairman of Governors, Wellesley House School, Broadstairs, and a Kent Ambassador. The Lieutenancy of Kent consists of the Lord-Lieutenant, Vice Lord- Lieutenant, and a maximum of 70 other Deputy Lieutenants, approximately one per 25,000 people. Trustee of Huggens College Almshouse Community, Northfleet. She has been Chairman of the KM Media Group since 2006, is a Non-Executive Director of the PA Group (parent company of the Press Association) and a Past President of the Newspaper Society. After a full career in the RAF, starting as a fast-jet pilot and finishing as Chief of Defence Intelligence, he moved into the charity world as Controller (Chief Executive) of the RAF Benevolent Fund for 4 years. A symbol of oak. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Currently hosts a weekly podcast, Perfect Pitch, on all major platforms. After attending Bristol University he joined the Security Service, MI5, in 1980 and was Director General of MI5 from 2007-2013. 30 years TA service, including time as Deputy Commander 2 (South East) Brigade. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. STEM Ambassador for Kent schools. James is Chairman of the Dover Port Users Group and Vice-Chairman of Governors of Dover College. Paul O'Grady has said he hopes to "do Kent proud" after being made the county's deputy lieutenant. She has been a prep school governor and was High Sheriff of Kent 2018-2019.Currently Jane is a Trustee of Huggens College, an almshouse in Greenhithe, Kent and Trustee of Together Kent, which among other projects is involved in the rehousing of ex-offenders on release. She is married to Alastair, a previous High Sheriff of Kent, and has two adult sons and two grandsons. He is a Knight of the Order of Malta. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Her final role before retirement was Chief Executive of Local Partnerships LLP, a joint venture between HM Treasury and the Local Government Association. She now works in a voluntary capacity as Chair of Locate in Kent, the countys official investment agency and as Chair of Produced in Kent promoting local food producers. He was a man that was always happy to speak to us, whether that was about his latest production, helping us track down a stolen dog, judging awards or being named Deputy Lieutenant of Kent. He very much supports conservation and is keen to ensure that the natural environment is protected. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Since 1746, all Lords Lieutenant have also been Custos Rotulorum of Kent . Vicar of Holy Trinity, Dartford since 1993. Chairman of the Trustees of Turner Contemporary in Margate and Deputy Chair at Locate in Kent Ltd, the inward investment organization for Kent. She joined Sevenoaks Historical Society and was Treasurer for about 16 years from 1996 and is now Vice-President. He served as a Royal Engineer in the British Army for over 25 years. Founder of Whole Community Works, an Interfaith Community Development Trust, inspiring collaborative action between people of faith and goodwill. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
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