Mayor's Communications
Minutes:
Councillor Daniel McKee
The Mayor congratulated Councillor Daniel McKee, on his election as a Councillor for the Linacre Ward at the By-Election held on 24 November 2022 and extended a warm welcome to him at his first Council meeting.
Councillor David Irving
The Mayor reported that Councillor Irving was admitted to hospital on 31 December 2022 and had major surgery in the Aintree Hospital on 15 January 2023. On behalf of the Council, the Mayor had sent a letter to Councillor Irving extending best wishes to him for a comfortable convalescence following his operation.
Mayoral Charity Events
The Mayor reported that tickets were still available for the next two Charity Nights, which would be an 80’s Night on Saturday 18 February 2023 at St William of York, Thornton, with tickets priced at £10 and then on Saturday 1 April 2023, the Mayoral Gala Charity Ball, would be held at the Waterfront Hotel, Southport, with tickets priced at £50.00. The Mayor requested Councillors to contact the Mayoral and Civic Services Officer for further details and to purchase their tickets.
Holocaust Memorial Week
The Mayor commented that as we approach the Holocaust Memorial Week, she thought it was only right and just, that everyone should take opportunity to reflect and continue to learn from the horrors of the past and indeed present conflicts and the continued persecution of humans around the globe.
During this time, we remember the millions of Jews, Gypsies, Russians, LGBTQ community and the people of ethnic backgrounds, who were horrifically persecuted and murdered under the Nazi Regime.
We must never forget but equally we should challenge any behaviour that leans towards hate. Language – divisive language was how this began. We should challenge it, learn from it, be aware of the danger that language can cause, and essentially use language of love and hope, not hate and danger.