Decision details

The Council considered the report of the Head of Regulation and Compliance on proposals to grant the Freedom of the Borough to the Royal Navy Ship, HMS Mersey.

It was moved by Councillor Maher, seconded by Councillor Fairclough and unanimously

RESOLVED: That

 (1)      In accordance with Section 249 (5) of the Local Government Act 1972, this Council wishes to place on record its high appreciation of, and the debt of gratitude of the Borough to HMS Mersey and in the light of the long and honourable association between the Borough of Sefton, the Royal Navy and HMS Mersey, the Council resolves that the Honorary Freedom of the Borough be conferred on HMS Mersey and that it be granted the right, privilege, honour and distinction of marching through the streets of the Borough on all ceremonial occasions with colours flying, bands playing, drums beating and bayonets fixed at an Extra-ordinary Council meeting to be held on a date to be determined at Bootle Town Hall; and

(2)       the Head of Regulation and Compliance be authorised  to take all of the necessary actions associated with resolution (1) above and arrange a civic reception for the Officers and Crew of HMS Mersey and invited guests to take place at the rising of the Extra-ordinary Council meeting in Bootle Town Hall.