Inaugural Civic dignitaries meeting

The Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, High Sheriff John Manley and Lord Mayor Councillor Jos Clark held their inaugural meeting on Zoom.  'These civic dignitaries hold ancient and historic offices that are important to the lives of the people of Bristol and give us a sense of our traditions and history', explained Peaches Golding. ‘We are often seen on ceremonial occasions but at other times, too’. The Lord-Lieutenant is the personal representative HM The Queen in the county.  The High Sheriff, an annual appointment of The Queen, focuses on law and order as well as on community safety and the encouragement of young people.  The Lord Mayor not only chairs the City Council's meetings but also performs a multi-faceted ceremonial role. Bristol has been both a City and a County for over 700 years and has a rich history that is exemplified by these three important offices.