Issue - meetings

Death of Former Sefton Mayor Tom Lewis

The Mayor reported on the sad passing of Councillor Dutton’s Father, former Councillor and Mayor of Sefton Mr. Thomas Lewis.

Mr Lewis had served the Molyneux Ward from the conception of Sefton Council in 1974 to May 1996.  He represented Sefton Council on the Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority and the Policy and Resources Committee.

Mr Lewis was also elected Mayor of Sefton in 1995-1996.

Councillors Sir Ron Watson, Pugh and Cummins paid tribute to Mr. Thomas Lewis.

Councillor Dutton thanked all Members and Officers for their kindness, support and tributes to her Father.

The Mayor reported that the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, had recently lost both his brothers and requested that the Council keep him and his family in its thoughts at this difficult time.

The Mayor also reported on the sad news and tragic loss of MP Peter Dowd’s Daughter, Jenny Dowd and requested that the Council sends its deepest sympathy to MP Peter Dowd, Councillor Liz Dowd and their family at this difficult time.

The Mayor also reported on the sad passing of Mr. Ralph Maher, the Father of Councillor Maher and Grandfather of Councillor Hardy and requested that the Council sends its heartfelt sympathy to Councillors Maher, Hardy and all the family at this sad time.

The Council observed a one Minute silence as a mark of respect.

Remembrance

The Mayor reported on Armistice’s day and the tributes paid to those who had given their life during conflict and referred to the special virtual Remembrance broadcast.  

Wreaths were laid at war memorials across the borough by representatives from Sefton Council, including the Mayor herself, the Leader of the Council, Cabinet Members and ward councillors.

The Mayor thanked Ollie Cowan from the Communications Team and Shaun Pimblett, Civic and Mayoral Officer who organised the virtual film.  The Mayor also thanked Reverend Bill Mathews who narrated and all those Members who were involved.  The Mayor further thanked all Officers, the Royal British Legion, the Police and Members of the Public for their co-operation in what was a fitting tribute to all those who had given their life during conflict.

Mayor’s Christmas Toy Appeal

The Mayor reported that donations of new unwrapped presents or gift vouchers for the Mayor’s Christmas Toy Appeal could be donated and left at Libraries or Leisure Centres across the Borough from 2 December 2020.