Representative Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Sutton
Mrs Lynn Cooper DL
Appointed Representative Deputy for Sutton: September 2026
Lynn Cooper is a former Under Sheriff of Greater London. She became High Sheriff of Greater London in 2021-2022, His Majesty’s representative for the justice system in Greater London, supporting the work of the judiciary, the Metropolitan Police, the prison and probation services as well as charities and volunteers whose work underpins the justice system and those affected by crime. This included victims of domestic violence, those supporting building community cohesion to combat crime and knife crime in particular and providing support for families of prisoners and prisoner literacy and rehabilitation.
Lynn is a former partner of Clifford Chance; with responsibility for graduate recruitment,focussing on diversity and inclusion
Further information about the London Borough of Sutton can be found at https://www.sutton.gov.uk/
Remembering the Fallen – Remembrance Service – 9th November 2025
The service took place in Sutton and was attended by the Mayor, Councillor Louise Phelan, and Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns, Representative Deputy Lieutenant for Sutton.
Remembering the Fallen – Remembrance Service – 10 November 2024
The service took place in Sutton and was attended by the Mayor, Councillor Colin Stears, and Major Christopher Goodwin, Representative Deputy Lieutenant for Sutton.
Armed Forces Flag Raising Event – 80th Anniversary – June 2024
The flag raising event took place in Sutton on 24 June 2024 and was attended by the Mayor of Sutton, Councillor Colin Stears, and Major Christopher Goodwin (Representative Deputy Lieutenant for Sutton)
Ramadan Iftar Dinner – 31 March 2023
Mr Christopher Goodwin attended the Ramadan Iftar Dinner in Sutton with the theme Ramadan is Community. The event was well attended with the community spirit taking centre stage.
The community coming together
Major Christopher Goodwin saying a few words of welcome
PROCLAMATION READING – Sunday 11 September
Mr Christopher Goodwin attended the Reading of the Proclamation in Sutton.
