Ceri Hewitt

It is with much sadness that we report the death of Mr Nigel Burgess QPM, DL. Mr Burgess was an ex-Chief Constable of Cheshire and was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant in 2003.

The Lord-Lieutenant has visited the Cheshire Army Cadet Force at Otterburn Camp and has had an opportunity to meet the Cadets undertaking training.

The Queen’s Green Canopy continues to encourage the planting of trees in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. The focus now is on the period from 1 October when the planting season resumes. In December, the QGC Map will be presented to Her Majesty, plotting where the one million new trees have been planted and including any

We regret to report the death of Sir Richard Baker Wilbraham Bt DL of Rode Hall, Scholar Green. Sir Richard was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant in 1992.

21 Cheshire residents have been recognised in the Birthday Honours 2022, details of which can be found at cheshirelieutenancy.org.uk/recent-cheshire-recipients

At a Ceremony during the 50th Anniversary Concert of the Holmes Chapel Music Society on 21 May, the Lord-Lieutenant, on behalf of The Queen, presented the BEM to Dr Martin Hudson for services to Music.

At a ceremony held at The Dale Barracks in Chester, the Lord-Lieutenant on behalf of The Queen has presented the Elizabeth Cross to the family of SSgt William Blower who died whilst on active service in Cyprus.

The Lord-Lieutenant has attended a Reception in Macclesfield organised by Refugees Welcome, Cheshire East and presented certificates to families of Syrian refugees. 

Applications are now open for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award which recognises excellent charities working at the national level to empower young people (16-25) and provide them with skills and opportunities, with volunteers playing a key role in delivering this work. Applications are to be submitted directly by national charities by 17 June (‘national’ could

At a ceremony held at Tatton Park on 28 April, the Lord-Lieutenant on behalf of HM The Queen presented BEMs to David Allman of Childer Thornton and Joanne Conchie of Winsford.