Issue - meetings

Mons Delegation

From 25 to 28 October, Sefton had welcomed a four-person delegation from the twinned city of Mons to further strengthen the project work planned for 2026 and 2027 involving Sefton Schools’ Music Service and to remember the Battle of Mons. The Deputy Chair reported that the delegation had enjoyed their visit to the Borough, which included a visit to a rehearsal from the Music Service, and also to Bootle Strand to look at the plans for the redevelopment, specifically the plans for Mons Square.

Charity Events

The Deputy Chair reported that tickets were on sale for the Charity Burns Night on Saturday, 25 January 2025 at Waterloo Rugby Club. The ticket cost was £25.00 which included a two course Burns Night supper. If any Members required tickets, they were requested to contact the Mayor’s office. Tickets would also soon be available for the Gala Charity Ball which would take place on Saturday, 26 April 2025 at Formby Hall.

Christmas Toy Appeal

The Deputy Chair reported that the Mayor of Sefton’s Christmas Toy Appeal would be officially launched on 20 November. The Deputy Chair considered that the appeal meant much to Sefton residents and details of drop off locations for toys would be released following the official launch.

Councillor Sir Ron Watson

The Deputy Chair recalled that the Mayor had announced at the last Council meeting that 2024 marked the 50^th anniversary of Councillor Sir Ron Watson first being elected as a Sefton Councillor. The Deputy Chair invited Members to join her in congratulating Sir Ron on this achievement and reported that arrangements would be made for the Mayor to formally write to Sir Ron, to thank him for his service to the Borough.

Mayor of Sefton

The Deputy Chair reported the thanks expressed by the Mayor for the messages of sympathy and support she had received from Members, following the sad passing of her husband.