Welcome to theCity and County of Bristol Lieutenancy
The Lord-Lieutenant of the City and County of Bristol,
Mrs Peaches Golding OBE,
is Her Majesty's representative in the City and County
As Lord-Lieutenant, Peaches is Her Majesty's representative in the City and County of Bristol and her first and foremost duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown. She will follow the example of the Queen and other members of the Royal family and seek to promote a good atmosphere and a spirit of co-operation in the City; she will encourage amicable and productive relationships between all sectors, whether involving the voluntary, social, commercial or civic life of the City. Lord-Lieutenants also have traditional links with the Armed Forces and exercise leadership in a wide range of matters, from civil and defence to professional and voluntary. The Lord-Lieutenant is also the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace.
Your Lieutenancy
The Lieutenancy Office for County and City of Bristol is located at Leigh Court, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3RA - see map at the bottom of this page. The Bristol Lieutenancy is one of 55 Lieutenancies in England and Wales and serves a population of 428,100 (2011). The City is diverse with more than 91 languages being spoken and 45 religions observed. Bristol is proud to be an inclusive and harmonious city.
What We Do
The Lord-Lieutenant is here to help you or your organisation to be of service to the wider community. Whether it is a visit to your organisation to recognise the work being done, a recommendation to attend a Royal Garden Party, advice on how to nominate a colleague or friend for a national honour based on the high quality of service performed and more, the Lord-Lieutenant is pleased to help.
Honours and Awards
Recognising excellence at the level of personal, business or voluntary organisational achievement requires the inhabitants of Bristol to submit nominations. However, the Lord-Lieutenant promotes and reviews submissions and the Lieutenancy is keen to encourage more applications for:
- Honours in the UK honours system
- The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
- The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
News and Events
100th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion
15 May 2021
The Royal British Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary with a wreath-laying service at Bristol’s Cenotaph (click VIEW ALL NEWS AND EVENTS below for more information).
QAVS to Flamingo Chicks
6 May 2021
Flamingo Chicks and children with disabilities (for more informatIon click VIEW ALL NEWS AND EVENTS below).
Twitter Feed
#WindrushDay2021 celebrates the skills & commitment of those from the #Caribbean who addressed the UK's post-War labour shortages. Their positive contribution to our country is visible all around us. @StPaulsCRNVL @MXCCBristol @HMSPWLS @brislordmayor @HSheriffBristol #Bristol https://t.co/SfewknFn2w
RT: NorthBristolNHS
Today marks #WindrushDay and the 73rd anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush to the UK. We're proud to have named one of our buildings after Princess Campbell, who arrived in Bristol in 1962 and became one of Bristol’s first black ward sisters. https://t.co/mSAS5joH39 https://t.co/APsQw8IppT
A worthwhile addition to our visible history - had I known the plaque was being unveiled, I would have been delighted to join you. Well done! https://t.co/PQPMD5Zn0J
The importance of bearing witness to someone's situation can be harrowing, but is also critical substantiation of those whose voices are oft unheard. https://t.co/2yWbFZ1Elf
The first five years of life are instrumental in achieving a child's full potential. A change here can transform a child's future achievements, interests and capabilities. https://t.co/mcQsxVuWTo
Taking part in the annual #Bristol Memorial Woodlands military service of remembrance today where I laid a wreath on behalf of @RoyalNavy @HMSPWLS @BristolPWLS https://t.co/xx861IizBc
RT: RoyalFamily
🇬🇧🇺🇸 Today, The Queen will receive President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty has received 4 other Presidents of the United States at Windsor Castle in recent years. President Biden will be the 13th serving US President to be met by Her Majesty. https://t.co/kxaAOLMs1g
Great to hear @bristolbrass on @BBCR4Sunday. The best start to a #Sunday morning is a medley of tunes from #CastlePark #Bristol
#Bristol's affiliate @HMSPWLS demonstrating the strong partnership between UK & USA. @BrisStephen51 @BristolPWLS @ProctorsBristol @bw_businesswest @BristolCouncil @brislordmayor @HSheriffBristol @MoonExecSearch #aircraftcarrier https://t.co/Q1M97kLg5m
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