New Independent Chair of the Greater Manchester Ethics Committee Appointed

February 6th, 2024 by

One of the Greater Manchester Deputy Lieutenants, Dame Robina Shah DBE DL JP, has been appointed as the New Independent Chair of the Greater Manchester Ethics Committee. The Committee advises Deputy Mayor Kate Green and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on the complex dilemmas that policing faces in the modern world. When first established in 2014 … Continue reading “New Independent Chair of the Greater Manchester Ethics Committee Appointed”

New Year Honour’s List 2024

December 29th, 2023 by

The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in The King’s New Year Honour’s List. Honours are a fantastic way of thanking ordinary people doing extraordinary things and this would not be possible without the people taking the time to nominate them, whom she would also like to particularly thank. … Continue reading “New Year Honour’s List 2024”

King’s Award for Voluntary Service Winners 2023

November 14th, 2023 by

Twenty three Greater Manchester voluntary groups have been honoured with a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Commonly known as the MBE for volunteer groups, it is the highest award a group can receive in the UK. They are part of a group of 262 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive this prestigious award … Continue reading “King’s Award for Voluntary Service Winners 2023”

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Mrs Edith Conn OBE JP DL

October 24th, 2023 by

Edith celebrated her 75th Birthday on the 7th October and has retired her Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant thanks her for her dedication in serving the communities of Greater Manchester and the North West, her charitable work and fundraising and serving for 22 years as a Deputy Lieutenant. Edith was born in 1948 and was educated at … Continue reading “Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Mrs Edith Conn OBE JP DL”

Science, Technology and Research Honours Panel

August 22nd, 2023 by

Do you want to find out how the honours system works and how the Independent Honours Committee members decide who does and does not get awarded? Do you know someone deserving of an honour who works in the science, technology or research community? The Cabinet Office and Government Office for Science will be hosting a … Continue reading “Science, Technology and Research Honours Panel”

Investiture Ceremony July 2023

July 4th, 2023 by

The Monastery Manchester In a ceremony at The Monastery, Manchester, on the 4th July 2023, 8 Honour’s Recipients received their medals from The Lord-Lieutenant. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant and all the recipients’ home town Mayors were also in attendance to help and to congratulate them all. There were 7 recipients of the British Empire Medal and … Continue reading “Investiture Ceremony July 2023”

Birthday Honour’s List 2023

June 16th, 2023 by

The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in The King’s Birthday Honour’s List. Honours are a fantastic way of thanking ordinary people doing extraordinary things and this would not be possible without the people taking the time to nominate them, whom she would also like to particularly thank. Should … Continue reading “Birthday Honour’s List 2023”

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Wing Cmdr. Roy Catterall DL RAF VR(T)

June 6th, 2023 by

Roy celebrated his 75th Birthday on the 4th June and retired his Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant would like to thank him for his dedication in serving the communities of Greater Manchester for over 50 years, voluntarily supporting young people, veterans and those vulnerable in the community through his engagement with the Air Training Corps, SSAFA (The … Continue reading “Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Wing Cmdr. Roy Catterall DL RAF VR(T)”

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Mrs Susan Craig JP DL

May 11th, 2023 by

Susan has recently retired her Commission and The Lord-Lieutenant would like to thank her for her dedication in serving the communities of Greater Manchester for several decades including serving as a Deputy Lieutenant for over 15 years. Susan was born in 1948 in Uxbridge, Middlesex. Although originally from the South of England, she has lived … Continue reading “Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Mrs Susan Craig JP DL”

New Year Honour’s List 2023

December 30th, 2022 by

The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in The King’s New Year Honour’s List. Honours are a fantastic way of thanking ordinary people doing extraordinary things and this would not be possible without the people taking the time to nominate them, whom she would also like to particularly thank. … Continue reading “New Year Honour’s List 2023”