Remembrance
Following a service led by Revd. David Gamble, Mr. Robert Owen JP DL laid a wreath on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant at the graveside of LCpl Peter Eustace of The RIFLES, killed in action in Afghanistan on 16th November 2011. Also attending was the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Richard Kemp CBE and Lady Mayoress […]
King’s Award for Voluntary Service – Sixteen voluntary groups awarded the KAVS across Merseyside.
Sixteen voluntary organisations in Merseyside have today been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – KAVS – the MBE for volunteer groups. They are: Wirral: Brighter Bebington New Ferry Community Land Trust. Shaftesbury Youth Club Sefton: 4th Crosby and District Scouts St. William of York Ainsdale Civic Society Birkdale Community Hub Sunshine Group Knowsley: Breast […]
Remembrance Day Services
The Lieutenancy attended Remembrance Day Services yesterday and today across Merseyside to honour those who served and returned and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We will remember them.
King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade presented to John Mason International Limited.
On 7th November 2024 the Lord-Lieutenant presented John Mason International Ltd with their King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade. To be eligible for the International Trade category winners have demonstrated that their organisation has achieved outstanding growth in overseas earning and in commercial success (for their business size and sector) through […]
Anti-bullying event – St. George’s Hall
Sue Higginson OBE DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant on 6th November at St. George’s Hall at the Anti-Bullying Project, linked to Anti-Bullying week which takes place next week. Sue said, “It was a joyous occasion and I was delighted that a number of the schools that were there, are also linked with our Lieutenancy Schools Programme […]
Rise Construction Framework presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise – Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility.
On 10th October 2024 the Lord-Lieutenant presented Rise Construction Framework with their King’s Award for Enterprise at their premises at Simpson Street in Liverpool. Rise Construction Framework exists, not only to provide a compliant routeway to market for the public sector to procure contractors and consultants to deliver capital projects across the North West, but […]
King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation – presented to Alfred H Knight Limited.
On 1st November 2024 the Lord-Lieutenant presented the King’s Award for Enterprise, for Innovation, to the amazing team at Alfred H Knight Limited in Knowsley. This family-owned global business employs 6,000 people across the world, and the Lord-Lieutenant was able to meet some of those involved in the development and ongoing deployment of their particular […]
Lieutenancy visit to Future Yard
On 4th November 2024 Natalie Reeves Billing DL visited Future Yard at Argyle Street in Birkenhead to get a feel for what happens there and had a taster session of a Live Sound course. The Future Yard team, (Craig, Chris and John) started life as the leaders of a popular music magazine called Bido Lito, […]
Young Entrepreneurs Business Expo & Anniversary Event
On Friday 1st November 2024 Natalie Reeves Billing DL attended the My MCT Team Young Entrepreneurs Business and Expo 4th Anniversary Event. (My MCT has now relaunched as SparkX) Inspiring young people is a huge passion of Natalie’s who said, “I believe the enthusiasm and creative thought of our young people should be harnessed, supported, encouraged […]
Merseyside and West Lancashire Royal British Legion Inaugural Fundraising Gala Ball
On Saturday 2nd November 2024 the Lord-Lieutenant, Vice Lord-Lieutenant and several Deputy Lieutenants attended the inaugural fundraising gala ball of the Merseyside and West Lancashire Royal British Legion. The aim of the ball was to raise funds for the RBL. Guests were greeted with a Guard of Honour from all three forces’ cadets and the […]