Spark Youth Hub opened.
The Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram opened the new Spark Youth Hub today in Birkenhead at a very successful event attended by Pamela Brown MBE DL on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant. Spark provides practical support and guidance helping to break down barriers and create real opportunities for young people struggling to access work, training and business […]
The Lieutenancy Schools’ Programme
Schools’ Programme: Merseyside Lieutenancy has developed a Schools’ Programme that introduces children to the role, history and heritage of the monarchy. It is designed as a one off, interactive session and takes about 1Hr 15minutes to deliver. It has curriculum links to History, Equality and Diversity, British Values, and explores a number of other cross-curricula aspects of school […]
Citizenship Ceremony
Lesley Martin Wright JP DL attended another Citizenship Ceremony at St. George’s Hall at the weekend, this one on Sunday 17th August. Lesley said, “It’s always an honour to welcome people who have chosen to make the UK their home, contributing to our communities, economy, culture, and future. Congratulations to all – a truly special […]
St. George’s Hall Citizenship Ceremony
On Saturday 16th August Julie Lawson BEM DL attended two Citizenship Ceremonies at St. George’s Hall were forty people became British Citizens. Welcome to all, we look forward to seeing you thrive and contribute to our rich communities.
Wirral Mayor’s VJ Day Tea Dance
One of our Deputy Lieutenants, Sue Higginson OBE, attended the Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral’s Vintage Tea Dance, on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Lots of Wirral seniors gathered at the Town Hall as our community remembered the many who served and gave their lives for us, we […]
80th Anniversary of VJ Day
The Lord-Lieutenant attended a moving service at the Pier Head today to mark the 80th Anniversary of Victory over Japan and the end of the Second World War. Cunard’s MS Queen Anne was berthed alongside, and with the Mersey Ferries and other ships along the river, marked the beginning and end of a two-minute silence […]
Bee Troop Community Apiary
Mark Underhill OBE DL visited Bee Troop Community Apiary yesterday along with the Clerk of the Lieutenancy, Helen Tanzey, to see the progress that its founder, Karl Birch has made in establishing a quiet space for Armed Forces Veterans to come and learn Beekeeping skills, or simply chat and relax. The aim is to improve […]
Wirral Citizenship Ceremony
Carmel Stewart JP DL attended a Citizenship Ceremony at Wirral Town Hall in Wallasey on 31st July, on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant and supporting the Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Brian Kenny and Mayoress Mrs. Helen Kenny. What a wonderful group of happy smiling faces to welcome to Wirral as British Citizens.
Lesley Martin-Wright with Liverpool Commonwealth Association at Knowsley Council
Lesley Martin-Wright JP DL was invited by Garth Dallas the Chair of The Liverpool Commonwealth Association (which covers Liverpool, Knowsley, Wirral, Halton, Sefton and St. Helens), to join the LCA at Knowsley Council’s full meeting last night as the Merseyside Lieutenancy’s representative with the Liverpool Commonwealth Association. Amongst other things, Knowsley Council has designated March […]
2025 Merseyside Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards
The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the North West and Isle of Man 2025 Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards at Knowsley Hall last night. The awards were for the entire North West Region and many great companies were recognised for their commitment to the Armed Forces’ Covenant. In Merseyside, ten businesses […]