Lord Lieutenant of Cleveland facts for kids

A Lord Lieutenant is a special person chosen by the King or Queen to represent them in a county. From 1974 to 1997, the county of Cleveland had its own Lord Lieutenant. This important role helped connect the local area with the monarch.

What is a Lord Lieutenant?

A Lord Lieutenant is the King's or Queen's personal representative in a county. They are usually a respected person from the local community. Their main job is to uphold the dignity of the Crown. This means they help with royal visits and present awards. They also support local community groups and charities. It's a bit like being a special ambassador for the monarch in their area.

Cleveland County: A Short Story

Cleveland was a county in England that existed for a short time. It was created in 1974 as part of a big change to local government. This new county brought together parts of North Yorkshire and County Durham. Its main towns included Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, and Redcar. Cleveland was known for its industry and coastline.

People Who Served as Lord Lieutenant of Cleveland

During its time as a county, Cleveland had three people serve as its Lord Lieutenant. These individuals were chosen to represent the monarch in the area. They played an important part in the county's civic life.

• 1974–1978: Major Cecil Crosthwaite
• 1979–1980: Colonel John Ashton Pounder
• 1981–1997: Richard Chaloner, 3rd Baron Gisborough

The End of Cleveland's Lieutenancy

The county of Cleveland was abolished in 1996. This meant that the area was divided up again. The parts of Cleveland north of the River Tees went back to the Lord Lieutenancy of Durham. The areas south of the River Tees became part of the Lord Lieutenancy of North Yorkshire. The role of Lord Lieutenant for Cleveland officially ended in 1997. This change was made clear by the Lieutenancies Act 1997.