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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24 Oct 2025
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-โฆ
#KentRemembers #PoppyAppeal2025
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KCC Chairman retweeted
1 Sep 2025
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 ๐ฌ๐ง
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5 Sep 2025
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.
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17 Jul 2025
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!
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15 Jul 2025
KCC Chair thoroughly enjoyed a great Civic Service held by the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council on Sunday @SDC_Chairman
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10 Jul 2025
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
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24 Jun 2025
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
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18 Jun 2025
KCC Chair, Richard Palmer, thoroughly enjoyed the Kent & Medway Civilian-Military Armed Forces Covenant Conference on Tuesday - fantastic day with excellent and inspiring speakers
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KCC Chairman retweeted
16 Jun 2025
KCC Cabinet Member Diane Morton and Chairman Richard Palmer shared a cuppa with some of Kentโs carers last week to celebrate Carerโs Week and show them Someoneโs Listening. Find out about the Someone's Listening campaign and support for carers loom.ly/0CCS5NI
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KCC Chairman retweeted
13 May 2025
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
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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KCC Chairman retweeted
8 May 2025
"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
ALT County Hall in Maidstone lit in red, white and blue to honour VE80 commemorations this week
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KCC Chairman retweeted
12 Mar 2025
KCC has waived the road closure application fee for VE Day and VJ Day street parties. ๐
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 ๐ loom.ly/EJYkI1A
ALT A photo of Union Jack bunting hung up outside on a sunny day.
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KCC Chairman retweeted
10 Mar 2025
Look up and see one of the ways we are marking #CommonwealthDay ๐
We'd also like to hear about your events. Drop the details in the comments ๐ฅณ
Read the King's Commonwealth Day message here: loom.ly/WTSdo7I
@LordLieutKent @KCCChair
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KCC Chairman retweeted
1 Mar 2025
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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KCC Chairman retweeted
24 Feb 2025
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
ALT A solider in red beret and army camouflage stands in front of a helicopter
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27 Jan 2025
County Hall lit in purple in commemoration and solidarity #HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness
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25 Oct 2024
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.
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17 Oct 2024
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 ๐
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10 Oct 2024
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10 Oct 2024
It's World Mental Health Day! ๐๐
Itโs a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters.
We all deserve good mental health. ๐
ALT Drawing of a globe with a smiling face. A green ribbon is wrapped around it, with the text: โWorld Mental Health Day Oct 10โ. Above the drawing is the MHF logo. Below is the text: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
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9 Oct 2024
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
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