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

Essex businesses urged to aim for prestigious awards

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The Lord-Lieutenant's Business Excellence in Essex initiative urges companies to show their strengths and bid for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

2019 Queen's Birthday Honours for Essex

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

Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Bayeux

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As part of the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Col Charles Thomas TD DL laid a wreath at Bayeux on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant of Essex

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 >

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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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EssexACF avatarEssex Army Cadet Force@EssexACF·
10 Nov

The #Cadets and #CorpsofDrums at #Grays #RemembranceParade #ACF #RemembranceSunday

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ArmyComd16X avatarBrigadier John Clark@ArmyComd16X·
10 Nov

Wonderful to see so many veterans, cadets and the people of Colchester out in such strength today. We remember together those who have given so much in defence of our freedom - some their all. #wewillremeberthem @poppylegion @yourcolchester https://t.co/C2hv2vWzN6

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EmptyMin avatarMichael Minta@EmptyMin·
10 Nov

@EssexACF #CorpsofDrums #acf #cadets leading the #RemembranceParade in #Halstead to #standrews @chelmsdio . Fantastic playing as always, they did them themselves #proud #WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget

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Hirst4EssexPFCC avatarRoger Hirst@Hirst4EssexPFCC·
10 Nov

Inspiring Remembrance Day Parade in Brentwood this morning - so many young people involved and there to support our veterans and serving officers. An honour to be able to take part.

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rollsrosemary avatarrosemarypadfield@rollsrosemary·
10 Nov

Wonderful tributes from #Ongar cubs and Rainbows at # Ongar Remembrance Service at the War Memorial Medical Centre. Delighted to represent ⁦@Essex_LL⁩ .⁦@ongar_town⁩ ⁦@eppingforestdc⁩

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
10 Nov

The Essex Lieutenancy was present at 23 remembrance events over the weekend to mark our gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to pray for them and their families and today’s armed forces.

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
1 Nov

Very many congratulations to @TeenTalkHarwich on winning the @QueensAwardVS your work has helped thousands of young people and their families. An outstanding organisation working also with @Rotary @Tendring_DC @CVSTendring

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
31 Oct

Delighted to support @HelpforHeroes yesterday with their appeal at St George’s Yard @BraintreeDC with Essex veteran Lee Patmore and triple amputee and @WeAreInvictus competitor veteran David Watson - a real inspiration -also Julian North and Ann Scott organising.

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
29 Oct

The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme has recognised 240 exceptional young people aged 18-29 from across the Commonwealth who are transforming the lives of others.

Each year from 2014 to 2018, 60 exceptional young people were selected to receive a @QueensLeaders Award.

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RoyalFamily avatarThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily·
29 Oct

... And provided sight-saving surgery to over 104,000 people suffering with trachoma trichiasis.

📽 Listen to the stories of some of those whose lives have been changed by the @qejubileetrust: https://t.co/R54PGlmdZX

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
29 Oct

Very proud to award on behalf of HM The Queen, The British Empire Medal to seven men and women from Essex. @Essex_CC with @Essex_HS

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
29 Oct

Magnificent display in Colchester Castle Gardens. @yourcolchester @16AirAssltBde @PoppyLegion

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
29 Oct

Thank you to the Army Benevolent Fund @Soldierscharity for a very successful curry lunch @16AirAssltBde and many congratulations to Lt Colonel Jackie Allan DL and her team on fundraising for this important military charity. @yourcolchester

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
29 Oct

So much to say about @TeenTalkHarwich! Many many congratulations on receiving the Queens Award @QueensAwardVS. Well done to trustees, #teentalkvolunteers, Hayley and the #rotarians and their #teentalkcookery, #litter pickers, #teentalkwildlife and #teentalk17-25

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Essex_LL avatarJennifer Tolhurst@Essex_LL·
29 Oct

We heard about Harlow past and future at the thoughtful Civic Service on Sunday. Great business, employment and housing is coming @HarlowCouncil Always impressed by the green spaces. #Gibberd #sculpture

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“Part 2 of the falling poppy 🌺 display in #Harlow Poppies made of over 600 recycled plastic bottles scattered in shrubs and pond @GoWaterGar...

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Hirst4EssexPFCC avatarRoger Hirst@Hirst4EssexPFCC·
28 Oct

Very moving act of condolence for the victims of last week's container tragedy in Grays this morning. Prime Minister @BorisJohnson & Home Secretary @patel4witham joined us to pay respects, express support for families & loved ones, & our united determination for justice for them

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