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Surrey County Council Chairman David Munro hosted a flag raising ceremony at County Hall dedicated to the brave men and women of Britain’s armed forces past and present. The event was one of thousands expected to take place nationally throughout the week to mark Armed Forces Day, which takes place on Saturday, 29 June, and … Continue reading
David Munro has replaced Lavinia Sealy as the Chairman of Surrey County Council. Mr Munro stepped up from his previous position as Vice Chairman, with Sally Marks taking his place in that role. The county councillor for Farnham South took the chair at today’s (21 May 2013) meeting of the Full Council and in his … Continue reading
County Hall fell silent today at a ceremony to honour those who sacrificed their lives for their country. Chairman Lavinia Sealy led a wreath-laying ceremony at Surrey County Council’s headquarters following a minute’s silence to remember those who have fallen. Mrs Sealy said: “It remains as important as ever to remember those who made the ultimate … Continue reading
Surrey County Council Chairman Lavinia Sealy greeted Princess Alexandra when she visited County Hall to attend a citizenship ceremony. The royal guest saw the new citizens swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen. Her visit was arranged as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Chairman of Surrey County Council Lavinia Sealy hosted a flag raising ceremony at County Hall in Kingston to mark the start of Armed Forces Week. The event saw council staff, veterans, cadets and a pipe band from Woking’s Gordon’s School joining together to show their support for the work of the military. Mrs Sealy … Continue reading
The Queen chose Surrey to launch her Diamond Jubilee celebrations, she was welcomed to the Epsom Derby by The Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey Dame Sarah Goad and the Chairman of Surrey County Council Lavinia Sealy, where she officially kicked off the worldwide celebrations. Elsewhere in Surrey hundreds of thousands of people held street parties and special … Continue reading
A plan to transform a piece of military land into a community recreation facility was unveiled as Surrey County Council signed a pledge to support the armed forces. The idea was put forward as the county council’s chairman Lavinia Sealy and Brigadier Simon Wolsey, Commanding Officer for 2 Brigade (South East), signed the Surrey Community … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is to make a “public promise of support” to serving soldiers, sailors, air force personnel and veterans. The county council is drawing up an accord – called the Surrey Community Covenant – to help improve the lives of serving and former members of the armed forces, reservists and cadet groups.* It is … Continue reading
Detail: Surrey County Council hosted a citizenship ceremony for 104 year-old Taufeek Khanjar, who is believed to be the oldest person to become a new British citizen. Mr Khanjar is originally from Iraq and worked as a jewellery maker in Baghdad. He came to the UK six years ago to live with his daughter Nada … Continue reading
Reporters, photographers and film crews are invited to: What: Surrey County Council will host a citizenship ceremony for a 104 year-old man. He is believed to be the oldest ever person to become a new British citizen. When: 1.45pm, on Wednesday, 1 February. Where: County Hall, Penryhn Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 2DN. Further information: Taufeek Khanjar, … Continue reading
Chairman of Surrey County Council, Mrs Lavinia Sealy, has hosted a volunteering fair at County Hall this week. The event was an opportunity for staff and councillors to meet representatives of volunteering groups from across the county. Mrs Sealy said “This is the first time we’ve held this event and I’m glad to say that … Continue reading
Beacons to light up the sky for Diamond Jubilee Volunteers and community groups have been urged to build and light a beacon to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A total of 2,012 beacons are expected to light up the commonwealth as part of the programme to mark the Queen’s 60 years on the throne. The … Continue reading
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