Issue - meetings

Mayor of Sefton Christmas Toy Appeal

The Mayor reported that she was pleased to report that once again, an unbelievable amount of toys and vouchers were donated as part of the annual Christmas Toy Appeal. This enabled the Council to help a great number of families in Sefton who struggled to provide a memorable Christmas for their children. As well as toys, the Sefton Children’s Trust also provided hampers of food to help over the festive period. The Mayor concluded that she would like to thank everyone who helped and supported the annual

Christmas Toy Appeal in December.

Mayor of Sefton Charity Events

The Mayor reported that she was really looking forward to the Burns Night that she was hosting this coming Saturday at the Town Hall, Bootle and would like to thank those Members who were joining her.

The Mayor also took the opportunity to remind Members that the tickets for her Gala Charity Ball were now on sale. The Charity Ball would take place on 28 March 2020 and promised to be an excellent night with a meal, refreshments and entertainment.  If Members were interested in purchasing tickets they should contact Shaun Pimblett, the Civic and Mayoral Officer.

A special memorial service will take place to remember victims of the Holocaust

The Mayor reminded Members that a special ceremony would be held for Holocaust Memorial Day. The Mayor indicated that she would attend the service, which was open to the public, on Sunday, January 26, at Christ Church, Lord Street, Southport commencing at 1.30pm. The service in Southport was open to everyone, with refreshments served at the end.