Mayor's Communications
Minutes:
Mayor of Sefton’s Charity Oktoberfest Night
The Mayor reported on her Charity Event “Oktoberfest” that will take place on 15th October 2021 at the St William of York Social Club, Thornton and that tickets could be purchased via the Mayor’s office.
Mayor’s Lottery
The Mayor reminded members of the opportunity to sign up for the Mayors Lottery and reported that it was £2 per month with half the proceeds of the lottery going toward the Charity Fund.
Members’ Photographs
The Mayor reported that Communications Team were in the process of inviting Members of the Council to update their website portrait photographs and that invitations would be sent over the next week.
Death of Mrs Beryl Lamont
The Mayor reported with sadness on the passing of former Councillor and Mayor of Sefton, Mrs Beryl Lamont, who passed away on 11th August 2021. The Mayor reflected on Mrs Beryl Lamont’s work as a former Conservative Councillor representing Dukes Ward (Southport Town Centre) who had been in office for 8 years. During her time on the Council she had served on the Education and Highways Committees and was the Mayor of Sefton for the Municipal Year 1990/91.
Councillor Sir Ron Watson paid tribute to Mrs Beryl Lamont.
The Council observed a one-minute silence as a mark of respect in reflecting on the sad passing of Mrs Beryl Lamont
9/11
The Mayor reported that it had been 20 years since the horrific events of 9/11 and stated that those tragic events still haunted the world today. The lives lost, the families broken, and the heartbreak of a nation nay the world that essentially led to the invasion of Afghanistan. Now 20 years on The Mayor reflected on the freedoms we had in our own lives, the music we listened to, the books we read, our education which many took for granted, and the peace we lived in and sent our thoughts to the beautiful people of Afghanistan, and hoped for a peaceful safe life for them, their children and their families.
The Council observed a one-minute silence of reflection.