Mayor's Communications
Minutes:
Death of Former Councillor Peter Papworth
The Mayor reported that former Councillor Peter Papworth had died on 20 May 2018.
Peter Papworth was elected from 10 May 1973 – 07 May 1992 and served Blundelsands Ward from 3 May 2007 – 11 May 2015.
The Council stood for a one minute silence as a mark of respect for Peter Papworth.
VC Commemorative Paving Stone for Arthur Walter Evans
The Mayor reported that on Friday 7th September at 11.00am, the VC laying of the Commemorative Paving Stone for Arthur Walter Evans would take place at Bowersdale Park, Seaforth and he invited all Members of the Council to attend.
150 Years of Bootle
The Mayor reported that starting Monday 22nd October until Friday 26th October, Sefton Council would be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the creation of Bootle, there would be a week-long Exhibition in the Assembly Hall that would have many historical artefacts on display relating to Bootle, one of which would be the recently restored and refurbished Charter of Incorporation.
There would also be a programme of events taking place in the Ballroom that week to coincide with the Exhibition, the running order of events was currently being put together and would be released in due course.
The week would draw to a close with a celebration evening of Bootle on Saturday 27th October at the Town Hall, which would be a ticketed event; this would include live entertainment from singers Rachael Russell and George Gallagher along with a buffet and a bar. Final details on how to purchase tickets would be released in due course.
Jill Coule – Former Head of Regulation and Compliance
The Mayor referred to the recent leaving of Jill Coule, Head of Regulation and Compliance. Jill left the Authority at the end of June to take up the position of Chief Legal Officer to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
On behalf of the Council, the Mayor placed on record its appreciation for all the help and guidance Jill had given to Members and wished her every success for the future.