Dr Lucy Martin appointed as Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands

Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands, John Crabtree OBE, the King’s representative for the county, has appointed Dr Lucy Martin, as a Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands, representing Dudley.

Lucy, who is Joint Acting Medical Director at Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust and a GP partner at Eve Hill Medical Practice in Dudley will support the Lord-Lieutenant and the region in this voluntary role in several ways. This includes representation at citizenship ceremonies, supporting the armed forces of the Crown, encouraging charitable and voluntary work and local initiatives to benefit the community, as well as promoting and encouraging nominations for Honours and King's Awards for the County of the West Midlands.

The West Midlands Lieutenancy comprises Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, and was established in 1974. The appointment of Lucy as a Deputy Lieutenant will bring her expertise and experience in the healthcare industry to the role and will enhance the work of the Lieutenancy in promoting and supporting Dudley and the West Midlands.

Commenting on her appointment, Dr Lucy Martin said:

"I am honoured to have been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands. I look forward to working to support and champion Dudley and our people."

For more information on the West Midlands Lieutenancy, visit West Midlands Lieutenancy | (wmlieutenancy.org)