A head and shoulders shot of Lord Lieutenant of Essex Jennifer Tolhurst. She wears a dark jacket with the Lord Lieutenant medal on her left breast. She wears a necklaces of two short strings of pearls, pearl stud earrings and a dark pillbox hat. Behind her is a Union Jack unfurled and stained glass windows.

The Essex Lieutenancy

HM Lord Lieutenant of Essex

Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Essex is Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, the first woman to be appointed to the office in the county since it was established in the 1500s.

She is Her Majesty the Queen’s personal representative in the county.

The main duty of the Lord-Lieutenant is to uphold the dignity of the Crown in Essex, including encouraging voluntary service and benevolent organisations, helping to create a spirit of co-operation in the county, supporting business and industry and the social life of Essex. The appointment is non-political and unpaid.

Good News from Essex

2019 New Year's Honours for Essex

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Congratulations to all of those recognised in the 2019 New Year's Honours, for their services to their communities.

First Responders awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

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Volunteers of the Stanford, Corringham and Tilbury Community First Responders have helped save hundreds of lives attending life-threatening emergency ...

Thurrock Mind outstanding

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Thurrock Mind, a mental health charity, won the 2018 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for its outstanding work.

Honours

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If you know a person or organisation who has made a significant difference in their community or field of work, or who has achieved great things against the odds, then please consider nominating them for an honour.

Honours for Individuals >

Honours for Voluntary Groups >

Honours for Business >

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Address:

Third Floor
Marlborough House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1LN

Phone:

01245 809884

Email:

enquiries@essex-lieutenancy.org.uk
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BBCEssex avatarBBC Essex@BBCEssex·
23 Mar

Two projects in Essex are set to get over 2 million pounds from the government's coastal communities fund. 1.5 million will go towards Canvey Island's Seafront regeneration project. The rest will be used to boost the image of the Essex Costal Path as a tourist destination.

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
21 Mar

Oti Mabuse choreographed a remarkable production of dancing to Fats Waller’s music in Ain’t Misbehaving and photographed with the wonderful members of the cast and musicians @mercurytheatre @yourcolchester

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UltingWick avatarPhilippa Burrough@UltingWick·
20 Mar

Today I had the privilege of attending a Citizenship ceremony at County Hall Chelmsford with the @Essex_HS. Certificates handed out by @Essex_LL . People from all over the world electing to become a citizen of the UK. Enriching the UK with their skills & diversity. V emotional.

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
17 Mar

🍀 The Duke of Cambridge, Colonel of the @irish_guards, and The Duchess, joined 1st Battalion Irish Guards at the St Patrick’s Day Parade this morning. #StPatricksDay

Follow @KensingtonRoyal for more.

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
16 Mar

Future Judges, Barristers, Solicitors, Magistrates, Jurors? Very possibly, having watched a selection of talented Essex school children take part in the excellent Essex Magistrates School Mock Trials at Basildon with @Essex_HS run by @MagsAssoc @Essex_CC

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
15 Mar

...I also pay tribute to the emergency services and volunteers who are providing support to those who have been injured.

At this tragic time, my thoughts and prayers are with all New Zealanders.

Elizabeth R. (2/2)

A message from The Queen to the people of New Zealand

I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch today. Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of tho...

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
15 Mar

The Queen has sent the following message to the people of New Zealand.

I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch today. Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives...(1/2)

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
11 Mar

A truly outstanding example of young musicians in Essex with a fantastic and diverse program of music @EssexRotary Young Musician 2019 @CCathedral clarinet, flute flugel horn, singing both classical and contemporary and from Clacton an amazing electric guitarist. @GibsonGav

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
11 Mar

Very successful event @EHAudleyEnd for the wonderful Hospice @hospicestclare a part of which was opened by The then Lord-Lieutenant of Essex Lord Braybrooke in 2000

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
9 Mar

Today, The Queen has released a message ahead of Commonwealth Day on Monday. Read the message in full here: https://t.co/Mhjb4LtoG1

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Essex_HS avatarBryan Burrough@Essex_HS·
6 Mar

Tuesday AM presented High Sheriff Awards in #HMPChelmsford. Winning prisoner had improved his construction skills and had distributed birthday cards to each prisoner at his own expense. Many of the winning prison officers were some of the new recruits of the last 2 years.

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
6 Mar

Some of the outstanding organisations recognised at the excellent #HighSheriffAwards congratulations to all involved @Essex_CF and Bryan Burrough @Essex_HS @EssexPoliceUK @Essex_CC @ChelmsCouncil

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
5 Mar

Today Her Majesty The Queen hosted a reception to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Investiture of The Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.
See @ClarenceHouse for updates.

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
1 Mar

.@DofE was launched by The Duke of Edinburgh in 1956 – it aims to develop young people for life and work, helping them to fulfil their potential.

Pictured here is The Earl of Wessex receiving his Gold Award from The Duke of Edinburgh in 1986.

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
1 Mar

.@DofE now operate in more than 140 countries - it has inspired millions of young people to serve their communities, experience adventure and develop and learn outside of the classroom.

📷 The Duke of Edinburgh & The Earl of Wessex at @DofE Gold Awards presentations in 2017.

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EssexACF avatarEssex Army Cadet Force@EssexACF·
4 Mar

It's #MusicMonday why not learn a new #Skill with us? #ACF

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