KCC Chairman

The Kent Civic Launch of the #PoppyAppeal took place this morning - it's GO GO GO! Grab your poppy, make a donation and support our Armed Forces Community: poppyshop.org.uk/pages/make-don… #KentRemembers #PoppyAppeal2025

Proud to attend #British Citizenship ceremony today in my role as a Deputy Lieutenant to represent @LordLieutKent where we welcomed the new citizens alongside the Vice @KCCChair 🇬🇧

The Union flag at County Hall has been lowered today to mark the sad passing of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. On behalf of the Council, I extend deepest condolences to The Duke of Kent and Royal Family at this time of mourning.

Chair was delighted to be invited to the Virtual School Kent's 16+ awards celebration event last week. It was great to to be able to celebrate the achievements of Kent's Care Experienced Young Adults. Well done!

KCC Chair thoroughly enjoyed a great Civic Service held by the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council on Sunday @SDC_Chairman

Today at Full Council, KCC Chair was proud to introduce the two charities he'll be supporting during his year as Chair: @satedacharity and @ylfcharity Both organisations gave an overview of the important work they do to support women, children and young people in Kent #community

Another great turnout to show support to the entire Armed Forces community as the Armed Forces Flag was raised today at County Hall, Maidstone. KCC Chair said 'Let us continue to support our Armed Forces Community - not just today but every day' #ArmedForcesWeek #saluteourforces

KCC Chair, Richard Palmer, thoroughly enjoyed the Kent & Medway Civilian-Military Armed Forces Covenant Conference on Tuesday - fantastic day with excellent and inspiring speakers

KCC Cabinet Member Diane Morton and Chairman Richard Palmer shared a cuppa with some of Kent’s carers last week to celebrate Carer’s Week and show them Someone’s Listening. Find out about the Someone's Listening campaign and support for carers loom.ly/0CCS5NI

Meet Fred and Joan. They and fellow veterans were the VIPs at a special event at the Royal British Legion Village in #Aylesford to round off the #VEDay80 commemorations. More here: loom.ly/ELb9Hsw @LordLieutKent @KCCChair @PoppyLegion

"We must continue to educate future generations, and it is our duty to ensure that the stories of service, sacrifice and unwavering spirit are never forgotten" - @KCCChair County Hall will be lit red, white and blue from 9pm. More here: loom.ly/moVQeHg #VEDay #VE80

KCC has waived the road closure application fee for VE Day and VJ Day street parties. 🙌 Express your interest to close a road by Saturday 22 March for a VE Day celebration, and Friday 27 June for VJ Day. Find out more 👉 loom.ly/EJYkI1A

Look up and see one of the ways we are marking #CommonwealthDay 👀 We'd also like to hear about your events. Drop the details in the comments 🥳 Read the King's Commonwealth Day message here: loom.ly/WTSdo7I @LordLieutKent @KCCChair

Drumming up support for #reservists and #cadets in #Kent and #Medway is Drum Major Lee Gumbrill of A Company @KentArmyCadets He was at a special event showcasing what it is to be a reservist and cadet and what everyone gets from it. Learn more here: loom.ly/y9khC3E

Tim helps keep our county safe as a risk manager for the #Kent Resilience Team. He also serves as a #reservist in the @BritishArmy If you want to find out more about the variety of roles available, come along to County Hall in Maidstone tomorrow. Sign up: loom.ly/1DVMI5o

County Hall lit in purple in commemoration and solidarity #HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness

The RBL, Military representatives & Civic Dignitaries were among those that attended the Kent Civic Launch of the #PoppyAppeal2024 at County Hall this morning. A wonderful event to recognise the need for our continued support to serving & ex-service personnel & their families.

Cheque presentation to Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund & @wearebeams Huge gratitude to the KCC Staff Lottery and also FCC Environment, in partnership with the Resource Management and Circular Economy team at KCC. Amazing donations to two great charities 👏

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It was a pleasure for the Chairman to represent KCC at the Gurkha Memorial 9th Year ceremony service on Sunday at Folkestone, to honour the brave Gurkha soldiers who served with great courage and dedication