Cumbria Lieutenancy

Our new Deputy Lieutenants are: • Dr Julia Aglionby • Mrs Jacqueline Arnold MBE • Mr Andrew Beeforth OBE • Ms Caz Graham • Mr Robert Morris-Eyton • Mr Richard Ogden MBE They volunteer their time in a non-political role to serve Cumbria's people. 👏 #CumbriaProud

👋 We’re thrilled to welcome six new Deputy Lieutenants to #Cumbria, appointed from today (1 Oct 2025)! They’ll be supporting the Lord-Lieutenant in celebrating local achievement, civic life & our amazing communities. 👏 Please join us in congratulating them! 🧵⬇️

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mr Alexander Scott, was delighted to attend the awards ceremony last week, recognising the exceptional commitment of employers supporting our Armed Forces community. Congratulations to all the recipients on this outstanding achievement! 👏 2/2

We are thrilled to announce that six organisations in Cumbria have been awarded the 2025 MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award! 🎉@discoverbec 🎉@CUFCCST 🎉@cumbriachamber 🎉@CumbriaFire 🎉@Cumbriapolice 🎉LEL Nuclear 1/2

Earlier this week, Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Tess Hart MBE had the honour of attending a Citizenship Ceremony at Lady Gillford’s House in Carlisle. She warmly welcomed our new citizens and presented them with their certificates of citizenship to the UK. Many congratulations!🎉

Last Saturday, Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Debbie Keighley MBE represented the Lieutenancy at the “Pride by the Harbourside” celebrations in Whitehaven. The event was vibrant and full of energy – a fantastic celebration of community and pride! 🎉

Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Julie Barton, represented the Lieutenancy at the commemoration in Ulverston, where respects were also paid to all who served and their families. #LestWeForget #VJDay80

On Friday 15 August, the Lieutenancy was proud to join communities across Cumbria in marking #VJDay80. The Lord-Lieutenant attended a service in Carlisle City Centre and St Cuthbert’s Churchyard, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the Far East.

📅Only three weeks to go until the King's Awards for Enterprise application deadline! ✏️Make sure to submit your company's application by 1pm on the 9th September. 👉Apply online now: gov.uk/kings-awards-f… #KingsAwards

Yesterday in Barrow, Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Julie Barton attended a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome three new citizens to the UK, Dailom, Mary Grace and Stefania. It was a particularly special day for Mrs Barton as Stefania (pictured last) is her colleague. Congratulations all!🎉

There are just FOUR WEEKS to go until the King's Awards for Enterprise application deadline! 📅👇

Deputy Lieutenant Susie Villiers-Smith was honoured to join Cllr Doug Rathbone, Chair of Westmorland and Furness Council, at a Citizenship Ceremony in Kendal Town Hall earlier this week. Many congratulations to both new citizens on this proud and special occasion! 🎉

🖊️Have you started your #KingsAwards application? 👑Recipients of these prestigious awards tell us they gain: 🌎Access to new markets 💰Increased sales 🤼Boosted staff morale Don't delay, start your application today 👉gov.uk/kings-awards-f… Applications close 9 September.📅

Voting is now CLOSED! With 3,901 votes, Cumbria is one step closer to its first-ever community flag. Thank you to everyone who took part! Read more: cumbria-lieutenant.org.uk/community-flag… #CommunityFlag #Cumbria

DL Rob Cairns was delighted to join Doug Rathbone, Chairman of Westmorland & Furness Council at Barrow Registry Office where Gabriela of El Salvador was made a British Citizen. 📸 (L-R): Chair of Westmorland and Furness Council, Doug Rathbone; Gabriela and DL, Rob Cairns

3/3 The Lord-Lieutenant congratulated local Luke Richardson on his Lord Lieutenancy Award for service to the Sea Cadets. Congratulations Luke on your award and to all those involved in bringing the magnificent Galeón Andalucia to Whitehaven Harbour!

2/3 During the visit, coordinated by Deputy Lieutenant Gerard Richardson in partnership with Sellafield, Amentum, Whitehaven Town Council, Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners and Marina Projects Whitehaven.

Earlier in the day, HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Alexander Scott attended the official welcome of The Galeón Andalucia in Whitehaven. 1/3

⭐ 1st Cockermouth Scout Group ⭐ 2nd Maryport Scout Group ⭐ Askam Linedancers ⭐ Wigton Theatre Group Each of these organisations have shown extraordinary dedication and commitment to their communities. Thank you for everything you do!

HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Alexander Scott held a reception yesterday to celebrate four outstanding voluntary organisations from Cumbria who have been put forward for the prestigious @KingsAwardVS 1/2