Mayor's Communications
Minutes:
Mayor of Sefton’s Gala Charity Ball 2022
The Mayor reported that as Members may have seen on arrival this evening, tickets were now available from her office for her Charity Ball to be held on Saturday 26 March at the Bliss Hotel, Southport. The Mayor indicated that her charities this year were the Plaza Cinema, Sefton Children’s Trust and Home Start (Southport & Formby); that she was sure Members could all agree they were worthwhile causes to their communities; and that Members could all help the charities by attending her Ball. The Mayor concluded that there would be some fantastic entertainment, along with a raffle, auction and tombola; and that tickets cost £50.00 and could be obtained by emailing her my office at mayorsoffice@sefton.gov.uk to purchase them.
Mayor of Sefton’s Christmas Toy Appeal
The Mayor indicated that once again, the Christmas Toy Appeal was a huge success; that the generosity of Sefton residents never ceased to amaze her; and that this year an unprecedented amount of gifts and toys had been donated. The Mayor concluded by taking the opportunity to thank everyone who donated to the appeal to make sure that no Sefton child went without a gift at Christmas. The Mayor paid special thanks to Tracy McKeating, Team Manager Locality South, for her hard work, dedication and organisational skills to ensure that the Christmas Toy Appeal was a success.
Mayor’s Lottery
The Mayor reported that at each Council meeting she took the opportunity to remind members to sign up for the Mayor’s Lottery; that the Lottery cost £2 per month to enter and would be deducted directly from Members’ allowances; and that half of the proceeds from the lottery would go to her Charity Fund.
Altcar Training Camp
The Mayor reported that she attended a passing out parade at the Altcar Training Camp, Hightown on 27 November 2021.
Golf Event
The Mayor thanked Councillor Paul Tweed and Councillor Brough for organising the Mayor’s Challenge Golf Tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club on9 December 2021. The event was a great success and raised £550 for the Mayor’s Charity Fund.
Holocaust Memorial Service
The Mayor reported that 27 January 2022 marks the annual Holocaust Memorial Day; the international day to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust and in genocides that followed. The Mayor advised that a Holocaust Memorial service would be held at Christ Church, Lord Street Southport on Sunday, 30 January 2022 commencing at 1.30 p.m. and urged Councillors and members of the public to attend the event.