Six new Deputy Lieutenants Commissioned today.
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to Commission six new Deputy Lieutenants today. Each will bring their own unique skills and energy to the work of the Lieutenancy and we are all looking forward to working together. Read all about them in their biographies in the Deputy Lieutenants section. They are: Liam Hanlon, Sue Higginson OBE, Billy […]
Thornton Lights Switch on!
Julie Lawson BEM DL was invited to join the Mayor of Sefton, Cllr June Burns for the Thornton Parish Council big Christmas Lights Switch on, on Friday 24th November. By all accounts, the Grinch made an appearance, as well as Santa, a ukulele band and Ford Gems Morris Dancers! A great time was had by […]
HRH The Princess Royal visits Merseyside again!
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal back to Merseyside to attend the 125th Anniversary Dinner for the World famous Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine at the magnificent St. George’s Hall in Liverpool on 15th November. The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine was the first institution of its kind in the World […]
Two Merseyside Voluntary Groups receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Many congratulations to Rotary St. Helens and Friends of Flaybrick being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service today on The King’s Birthday. The highest award a voluntary group can receive and equivalent to an MBE. The Friends of Flaybrick in Birkenhead assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the 26-acre site, working with the […]
Remembrance Sunday
The Merseyside Lieutenancy remembered those who gave their lives for our freedom at services across the County this weekend. Lest we forget.
St. Anne Street Police Station – re-opened.
Although staff moved into St. Anne Street Police Station in August this year, I was delighted to be asked to formally re-open it today, following its extensive refurbishment. The building is unrecognisable from its previous condition and the facilities provided for the police officers and staff are outstanding, enabling them to continue to put the […]
New British Citizens in Wirral
Julie Lawson BEM DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant in Wirral on Wednesday 25th October to join the Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Jerry Williams in a Citizenship Ceremony at Birkenhead Town Hall. It is always a pleasure to meet new British Citizens and see what it means to them to receive their British Citizenship, as you can […]
HRH visit to Jaguar Land Rover
HRH The Princess Royal visited Jaguar Land Rover on 21st September to mark the 60th Anniversary of their factory in Speke. HRH was treated to an exclusive glimpse of JLR’s new electric car, but you and I won’t be able to buy it any time soon! I know that HRH thoroughly enjoyed the visit, particularly […]
Scouts Awards Ceremony
David Steer KC DL presented the top four awards namely, a Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award, a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, the last of the Queen’s Scout Awards within Merseyside Scouts and the first of the new King’s Scout Awards on 30th September. The Queen and King Scout Awards mark the pinnacle of a […]
HRH The Princess Royal visits Southport
HRH The Princess Royal visited Southport on Friday 29th September 2023 to mark the 100 years anniversary of Southport War Memorial, the largest war memorial outside of London. The Royal British Legion Southport Branch organised a spectacular and dignified event including a parade led by The Band of The Royal Air Force College, the unveiling […]