Mayor's Communications
Minutes:
The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment - Freedom of the Borough
The Mayor referred to the Extra-ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 June 2017 and the Reception that took place in Bootle Town Hall after bestowing the Freedom of the Borough on The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment. He thanked Members of the Council for their attendance at what was a truly successful and enjoyable event and thanked all the Officers in the Democratic Services Team for their hard work in organising the Freedom Event.
Royal Visit
The Mayor reported that together with the Mayoress, he had been delighted to meet HRH The Duke of Wessex when he visited the Brunswick Youth and Community Centre on 23 June 2017, to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Centre. The Mayor indicated that both the Mayoress and himself thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Armed Forces Weekend
The Mayor reported that together with the Mayoress, he had attended various engagements to celebrate the Armed Forces Weekend, which commenced on Friday 23June with a reception on board HMS Iron Duke and then on Saturday 24 June, they attended the Armed Forces Day Parade, followed by Sefton’s own Armed Forces Day Event on Sunday 25June 2017 which included a drumhead service and parade. The weekend had concluded with a Church Service and Reception in Liverpool.
Tina Wilkins – Head of Adult Social Care
The Mayor reported that Tina Wilkins, the Head of Adult Social Care would be leaving the Council after 5 years’ service to take up a position with North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation and on behalf of the Council extended thanks and appreciation for the work which Tina had undertaken for the Council and best wishes for the future in her new role. Councillor Cummins (Cabinet Member – Adult Social Care) paid tribute to the work undertaken by Tina for Sefton Council.
Steve Pearce – Democratic Services Manager
The Mayor reported that Steve Pearce, the Democratic Services Manager would be taking early retirement after 43 years’ local government service and 10 years’ service with Sefton Council and on behalf of the Council extended thanks and appreciation for the work which Steve had undertaken for the Council and best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement. The Leader of the Council (Councillor Maher) and Councillors McGuire, Jones and Bennett paid tribute to the work undertaken by Steve for Sefton Council.