Issue - meetings

White Ribbon Campaign

The Mayor highlighted a cause that was important to her. White Ribbon Day was a campaign held every year on 25 November aimed at raising awareness about ending violence against women and girls. It was an excellent opportunity to unite to stand up against all forms of violence, abuse and harassment towards women and girls. She encouraged all Members to take the White Ribbon pledge of ‘I promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women’.

To show support for the campaign the Mayor asked everyone present to participate by standing and holding up a picture of a White Ribbon, whilst the Communications Officer took a group photograph.

Remembrance Sunday

The Mayor thanked her fellow Members who attended the various Remembrance Sunday Services across the Borough as her representatives. She reflected that the day was hugely important for veterans and communities in Sefton and all the services were well attended, despite the weather!

Mayor of Sefton’s Gala Charity Ball 2024

Tickets would soon be on sale soon for the Mayor’s Gala Charity Ball which would be on Saturday, 6 April 2024, at Formby Hall. Tickets were priced at £50.00 which included a welcome drink, three course meal and entertainment. It was an important event as the money raised went towards supporting local charities and organisations who did so much for local communities. The Mayor encouraged her  fellow Members present to purchase a ticket and attend this wonderful event.

Visit to Mons

The Mayor had undertaken a twinning visit to Mons from 5 to 8 October 2023, to discuss plans in preparation for the 60^th anniversary of twinning arrangements between Sefton and Mons, in 2025.

Mock Council

Pupils at Norwood Primary School, Southport, had visited Southport Town Hall on 6 November 2023, to take part in a mock Council debate on the subject of homework provision, which the children and the Mayor had thoroughly enjoyed.

Anti Bullying Launch, Anglican Cathedral

The Mayor had attended an Anti-Bullying Launch event at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on Monday 13November 2023, with participating children telling a story about bullying, in sign language. The Mayor had found the experience to be very moving.