The Clerk of the Lieutenancy

The Lord-Lieutenant may appoint whichever person of standing and integrity she wishes to be Clerk of the Lieutenancy.  However, in Leicestershire as in many Counties, this role has for many years been carried out by the Chief Executive of the County Council.  The current Clerk is Mr. John Sinnott, whose office address is County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA.  Much of the detailed work associated with the Lieutenancy is undertaken by the Deputy Clerk, Mr. Tim Webster of the same office address.

The duties of the Clerk of the Lieutenancy may be summarised as follows:

(a) Publishing in the London Gazette and other media as required the names and date of commission of newly appointed Vice Lord-Lieutenants and Deputy Lieutenants.

(b) Maintaining the Lieutenancy roll showing the residential qualifications of the Vice Lord-Lieutenant and all Deputy Lieutenants.

(c) Preparing the commissions of the Vice Lord-Lieutenant and the Deputy Lieutenants.

(d) Undertaking all the necessary administrative work in connection with the functions of the Lieutenancy including arrangements for Royal Visits, and a wide variety of other activities and ceremonial duties, including presentations on behalf of Her Majesty.

The telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the Clerk and Deputy Clerk are as follows:

Clerk 0116 305 6000

e-mail jsinnott@leics.gov.uk

Deputy Clerk 0116 305 6060

e-mail twebster@leics.gov.uk