William Eichler 17 February 2023

His Majesty visits Milton Keynes to mark city status

His Majesty visits Milton Keynes to mark city status image
Image: Milton Keynes City Council.

The leader of Milton Keynes City Council yesterday welcomed His Majesty The King who visited the city to formerly mark its newly conferred city status.

Milton Keynes was named a city as part of celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in May last year.

Milton Keynes mayor, Cllr Amanda Marlow, introduced His Majesty who thanked everyone in the city for their involvement in making the bid a success.

The King then unveiled a commemorative plaque and signed the Church Book, which was previously signed by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when she visited to open the newly built Church in 1992.

During the visit, His Majesty met a diverse range of community groups and organisations who were involved in the city status bid. The King also met Ukrainian refugees residing in Milton Keynes and city council representatives.

‘Our bid described Milton Keynes as a mosaic of communities united by a love of where we live, and we welcomed His Majesty The King to Milton Keynes today to showcase the real community effort that went in to achieving city status,’ said the leader of Milton Keynes City Council, Cllr Pete Marland.

‘We’re very proud of the fantastic work that local people, groups and organisations do, and today was a significant recognition of that effort.’

Mayor of Milton Keynes, Cllr Amanda Marlow, commented: ‘It was an absolute honour to have had His Majesty The King in Milton Keynes to celebrate us becoming a city and what makes us such a welcoming and diverse place.

‘It was a wonderful occasion for everyone involved, especially for our residents who will cherish these memories forever.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Light Vehicle Mechanic

Derbyshire County Council
£27,507 - £29,418
We are looking for a highly motivated Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our County Transport team County Transport – Ambergate Workshops
Recuriter: Derbyshire County Council

Public Health Practitioner

West Northamptonshire Council
£46,878 - £50,071
This permanent post is a perfect opportunity to someone who wants to make a difference to healthy lifestyles and health inequalities in West Northamptonshire. We are looking for someone to join our team working with the Public Health Specialist and Princi Northampton
Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council

DigiGo Minibus Driver

Essex County Council
Up to £22361 per annum
DigiGo Minibus DriverFixed Term, Full Time and Part TimeUp to £22,361 per annum (FTE)Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Customer Services Assistant

Essex County Council
Up to £23344 per annum
Customer Services AssistantPermanent, Full Time and Part TimeUp to £23,344 per annum (FTE)Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Facilities Assistant - Essex Outdoors

Essex County Council
Up to £22361 per annum
Do you love keeping things tidy and working with young people? If you are looking for a rewarding and flexible job, you can join Essex Outdoors as England, Essex, Colchester
Recuriter: Essex County Council
Linkedin Banner

Partner Content

Circular highways is a necessity not an aspiration – and it’s within our grasp

Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.

Support from Effective Energy Group for Local Authorities to Deliver £430m Sustainable Warmth Funded Energy Efficiency Projects

Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.

Pay.UK – the next step in Bacs’ evolution

Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.