@KCCChair

As the civic and ceremonial head of Kent County Council, the Chairman upholds its democratic values and represents the council at civic and ceremonial functions

Joined June 2019
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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 🇬🇧
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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
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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
An older couple smile during an afternoon tea to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. They have cake and Union Jack serviettes

ALT An older couple smile during an afternoon tea to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. They have cake and Union Jack serviettes

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"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
County Hall in Maidstone lit in red, white and blue to honour VE80 commemorations this week

ALT County Hall in Maidstone lit in red, white and blue to honour VE80 commemorations this week

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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
A photo of Union Jack bunting hung up outside on a sunny day.

ALT A photo of Union Jack bunting hung up outside on a sunny day.

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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
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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
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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
A solider in red beret and army camouflage stands in front of a helicopter

ALT A solider in red beret and army camouflage stands in front of a helicopter

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Nominations for The King's Award for Voluntary Service are now open! 🎉We know that Kent is home to some exceptional voluntary groups who are deserving of this honour. If you would like to learn more about this Award then please get in touch, we would love to hear from you!
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We are thrilled to announce that our country parks have retained their Green Flag Award status. loom.ly/Tjw3eFs

Eight Kent country parks retain Green Flag Award

Kent County Council (KCC) is celebrating after retaining eight Green Flag Awards for its country parks.

news.kent.gov.uk
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Words from a Ukrainian teenager about his home region and the support he has received here in #Kent led to an emotional standing ovation at full council. Find out more here as a new cooperation agreement is launched: loom.ly/qi93yu8 #ukraine #chernihiv #homesforukraine
Standing in a line, left to right: KCC Chairman Bryan Sweetland, KCC Leader Roger Gough, Vladyslav Sadovoi and Cllr Jordan Meade

ALT Standing in a line, left to right: KCC Chairman Bryan Sweetland, KCC Leader Roger Gough, Vladyslav Sadovoi and Cllr Jordan Meade

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A new Chairman and Deputy Chairman of KCC have been elected today. Find out more here 👉 loom.ly/uFA0mfs @kccchair
Alan Ridgers stands to the left and Bryan Sweetland stands to the right for a photo to mark them being elected to Deputy Chairman and Chairman of KCC respectively today. They both wear navy two-piece suits and blue shirts and have their badges on red ribbons around their necks.

ALT Alan Ridgers stands to the left and Bryan Sweetland stands to the right for a photo to mark them being elected to Deputy Chairman and Chairman of KCC respectively today. They both wear navy two-piece suits and blue shirts and have their badges on red ribbons around their necks.

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I am absolutely delighted to have been elected Chairman of Kent County Council. It’s a huge honour and a privilege and I look forward to supporting two local Kent based charities this year, which are We are Beams and the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund.
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KCC is deeply proud to be known as a military friendly employer of choice. One of the first county councils to receive the @DefenceHQ Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award in 2018, it's now revalidated. More here: loom.ly/NCkH6c4 @kentarmedforces @3pwrr @SouthEastRFCA
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It was a great honour to listen to and meet @JustinWelby the #ArchbishopOfCanterbury alongside @LordLieutKent @KCCChair thank you @maidstonebc for the kind invite
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Today on #InternationalWomensDay we would like to thank and celebrate all the women in Kent! The Lord-Lieutenant will be attending a special #IWD2024 event at @diversityhouse to join them in celebrating the achievements of women globally and in Kent 🎉
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Santa is planning for Christmas 2024 now, but not before a special train ride with disabled children and young people and their families supported by @wearebeams KCC Deputy Chairman @bryan_sweetland has chosen it as his charity for when he becomes @kccchair later this year
KCC Deputy Chairman Bryan Sweetland and children and staff from the We Are Beams charity getting ready to get on the Santa Special train service from Tenterden

ALT KCC Deputy Chairman Bryan Sweetland and children and staff from the We Are Beams charity getting ready to get on the Santa Special train service from Tenterden

Mia meets Santa on the special train service out of Tenterden

ALT Mia meets Santa on the special train service out of Tenterden

Hannah meets Santa on the special train service out of Tenterden

ALT Hannah meets Santa on the special train service out of Tenterden

Amanda and Olivia on the Santa Special train service out of Tenterden

ALT Amanda and Olivia on the Santa Special train service out of Tenterden

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If you feel you can spare a pound, you could help make a real difference to #youngcarers in #Kent Our Chairman explains all here: loom.ly/6fKi4vw @kccchair
Two teenage sisters sit either side of their brother in a wheelchair. One is kissing him on the cheek and he is smiling

ALT Two teenage sisters sit either side of their brother in a wheelchair. One is kissing him on the cheek and he is smiling

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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our #Gravesend #Diwali2023 community celebrations including @LordLieutKent @KCCChair @GraveshamMayor which were supported by @ace_southeast #LetsCreate @KKB_Group #cohesionarts
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An amazing response to the 1st ever #NewingtonLightsFestival which we were delighted to work on alongside @renewington @Future_Foundry #StarlingsSupport #school & #community partners which was attended by @LordLieutKent @KCCChair @RamsgateTown and was supported by @ace_southeast – at Ramsgate, England
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