Minutes:
Former Councillor Wendy Jones
The Mayor reported on the sad news that former Councillor Wendy Jones had passed away on 2 September 2020.
The Mayor indicated that she had attended the funeral of former Councillor Wendy Jones and wished to thank former Councillor Jones’s family for their hospitality.
Cllr Jones served the Conservative Party in the Blundellsands Ward from 7th May 1992 until 6th May 2007, she was Mayor of Sefton from 2000-2001.
She was a member of Licensing & Regulatory Committee and Licensing Sub, the Planning Committee and the Joint Consultative Committee for Teaching Staff.
She was also Chair of Scrutiny & Review for Regen & Environmental, and a member of Crosby Area Committee.
Councillors Sir Ron Watson, Pugh, Brough and Cummins paid tribute to former Councillor Wendy Jones.
The Council observed a one Minute silence as a mark of respect to former Councillor Wendy Jones.
Death of Councillor Michael O’Brien
The Mayor reported with great sadness on the passing of Councillor Michael O’Brien on 11 September 2020.
The Mayor gave notice that the funeral would be held on Wednesday 23 September 2020 at 10.00 a.m. at Christ Church, 1 Breeze Hill, Bootle, L20 9EY followed by Thornton Crematorium, she also gave notice of the restricted numbers allowed in the Church and stated that there would be an option to stand outside.
The Mayor confirmed that she would be in attendance.
The Mayor reported that Councillor Michael O’Brien was elected as a Member forDerby Ward on 22 May 2014.
In reflecting on his work as an active Member of Sefton Council during his term of office the Mayor indicated that Councillor O’Brien was currently the Vice Chair of the Planning Committee, a Member of the Planning Urgent Referrals Committee, Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Licensing Sub-Committee and Local Joint Consultative Committee and a Substitute Member of both the Overview and Scrutiny Committees for Adult Social Care and Health and Children’s Services and Safeguarding and of the Joint Consultative Committee for Teaching Staff. Prior to his election to the Council Councillor Michael O’Brien was a Local Advisory Group member of the former Litherland and Ford Area Committee.
Councillor O’Brien had also been an active Member of various Overview and Scrutiny Committees and their Working Groups.
The Mayor stated that Councillor Michael O’Brien would be sadly missed by all his colleagues, friends and those he worked with and on behalf of the Council, sent deepest sympathy and prayers to Councillor Brenda O’Brien, daughter Rachel and son Jonathan at this sad time.
Councillors Maher, Fairclough, Robinson, Anne Thompson, Grace, Spencer, Pugh, Brough, Dutton and McCann paid tribute to Councillor Michael O’Brien.
The Council observed a one Minute silence as a mark of respect to Councillor Michael O’Brien.
Covid–19
The Mayor referred to the hard work and dedication of Members and officers of the Council to their communities during the pandemic. The Mayor referred to the importance of keeping the vital services of the Council going and highlighted the importance of maintaining regular communication with all constituents to ensure they feel safe and supported. The Mayor thanked all Members and Officers.