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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Birkenhead Prep School End of Year
Birkenhead Prep School held their End of Year Award Celebrations recently and the Lord-Lieutenant was represented by Sue Higginson OBE DL who made the presentations on his behalf. Sue said, “I was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the end of year award celebrations for Birkenhead Prep School. It was really inspiring to meet the […]
Ugandan nurses and midwives in UK AGM celebrations.
Hazel Snell DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant on Saturday evening at Thornton Hall Hotel in Wirral at an event to celebrate Ugandan Nurses and Midwives. The theme of the event was, “building resilience for minoritised healthcare workforce in an evolving and dynamic national health service.“ Hazel said, “Congratulations to the UNMA-UK President, Justine Nakimuli Kigozi Odwongo […]
Not Forgotten
The Not Forgotten is a 105 year old Military Charity whose Patron is HRH The Princess Royal, supporting over 10,000 sick and injured veterans and injured serving personnel every year. Through social activities, respite breaks and challenges and peer support, they provide a varied programme of events which improve physical and mental health, combat isolation […]
Liverpool Live Aid 2025
Julie Lawson BEM DL opened Liverpool Live Aid 2025 at the Adelphi Hotel on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant on Sunday 13th July. Tony Cook, the founder and organiser put on a spectacular day of live music, which also raised funds for Zoe’s place, Shelter and Gift of Sight. Julie said, “I was honoured and proud […]
Merchant Taylors’ Speech Day
Peter Oliver OBE DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant on Wednesday 25th June at Merchant Taylors’ Speech Day. This year’s ceremony took place at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool. This marks a move in the school calendar for this special occasion, which will now take place at the end of the summer term each year. All pupils […]
Young Green Briton
Natalie Reeves Billing DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at a The Young Green Briton Challenge recently. The event was the North West Regional Finals and Natalie said, “I was blown away by the creativity on show at the Museum of Liverpool. “From musical instruments made out of recycled materials to clothing repair workshops, from eco tote bags […]