Happy Easter!
Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Sefton presented to Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
On Thursday 26th March the Mayor of Sefton, Cllr June Burns, presented the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to Frank Cottrell-Boyce on behalf of Sefton Council. It recognises Frank’s exceptional contribution to arts, literature and community life across Sefton, including his acclaimed work writing the opening ceremony for the London 2012 Summer Olympics. He has […]
Employer Recognition Scheme – Gold Awards
On Wednesday 1st April 2026 the Lord-Lieutenant attended the awarding of the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award to Tom Harrison House and Universal Tanker Solutions. Tom Harrison House is an incredibly special place providing specialist residential addiction treatment programmes for UK Armed Forces serving personnel, veterans and emergency services personnel. Universal Tanker […]
Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund Merseyside – LCVS Funders’ Fair.
The Chair of the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund Merseyside Grants Committee, Col (retired) Mark Underhill OBE DL, Liam Hanlon DL and the Clerk of the Lieutenancy attended a Funders’ Fair organised by LCVS on Thursday last week at the very impressive Florence Institute, known by all as The FLorrie. Marlene Amoo DL also spoke […]
LJMU Students’ Union visit
It was an absolute pleasure to meet with the LJMU Students’ Union this morning. We’re looking forward to continuing to collaborate as our Merseyside Lieutenancy team seeks to work more closely with partners across our communities. Thank you all, you’re doing incredible work, and we’re here to support you.
Launch of Liverpool Olympia CIC
Liverpool Olympia Venue began its life in 1905 originally serving as an innovative and cutting edge circus, became a theatre, music venue and a base for soldiers during World War 2. Today it has been launched as a CIC to offer opportunities within the creative sectors, for local people, and to continue being a central […]
Moreton in Bloom receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
It was an absolute pleasure to be able to present Moreton in Bloom with their so well deserved King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This incredible group of volunteers does so much more than simply plant beautiful planters all across Moreton – but it certainly does have a huge number of beautiful planters! Moreton in Bloom […]
Fundraising event at LFC Foundation
An impressive fundraising evening took place on 26th March, at Anfield Stadium, organised by the LFC Foundation, which is the official charity of Liverpool Football Club. Working in areas of high need and deprivation across the Liverpool City Region, the Foundation aims to deliver sustainable and long-term change, focused on Improving health, championing learning and […]
The King’s Trust Programme
It was a lovely evening at Hugh Baird College as the students from The King’s Trust Team 29 presented final reflections of their learning journey as they graduated from the programme. Describing the impact the programme has had on their lives, improving confidence, resilience and team working skills, it was clear that this will […]
Citizenship
Another joyful Citizenship Ceremony was held yesterday, this time at Wallasey Town Hall in Wirral with 15 people from all around the world becoming British citizens. One lady had lived in the country for 30 years, having relocated from Germany and was very proud and emotional receiving her certificate. Pictured here are the Mayor of […]