5 Aug 2011 15:46:04
The
University of Bedfordshire's Vice Chancellor, Professor Les Ebdon CBE, has been appointed Deputy
Lieutenant for Bedfordshire.
The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Sir
Samuel Whitbread, conferred the honour earlier this week.
Deputy
Lieutenants, of which there are currently 27 in the county, are appointed to
support the Lord Lieutenant who is the Queen's representative in Bedfordshire.
In practice Lord Lieutenants are primarily involved with a wide range of
voluntary activity; supporting and encouraging people who are committed to work
in and for their communities and make connections between different voluntary
activities.
Also, as leaders in Bedfordshire, The Lord Lieutenant and
Deputy Lieutenants have an important role in relation to local, civic, business,
industrial, social and community life.
Professor Ebdon said: "I'm
thrilled and delighted to receive this unexpected honour and look forward to
supporting Sir Samuel Whitbread with his important work."
The other new Deputy Lieutenants for Bedfordshire appointed this week are:
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