Schools’ Programme – Evelyn CP School
The Lieutenancy Schools’ Programme continues, with Liam Hanlon DL attending at Evelyn CP School yesterday to give our presentation on the Monarchy. The children clearly enjoyed the presentation and we know the Deputy Lieutenants love to make these visits.
Knowsley Ambassadors’ Event
Many thanks to Knowsley for inviting the Lord-Lieutenant to join a panel at their Knowsley Ambassadors’ Event this morning to talk about the role of the Lieutenancy but also in particular to talk about The King’s Awards for Enterprise (KAE). It was a pleasure to be joined on the panel by Dr. Rachael Baker MD […]
Centenary year – St. Helens Cenotaph marked.
In St. Helens on Sunday 26th April 2026, the centenary of the St. Helens Cenotaph was marked in Victoria Square. A new memorial was also unveiled to recognise the vital role played by women during times of war and conflict. We Will Remember Them.
Pride of Sefton Awards
24th April saw the Pride of Sefton Awards take place in Southport. There were 13 awards made and so many inspirational stories shared. The Lord-Lieutenant presented the Sefton Community Impact Award to winner Liz Hartley from Queenscourt Hospice, and later Karen Groves MBE was also recognised with the Pride of Sefton Award. Congratulations to all […]
World Kidney Day
Julie Lawson BEM DL attended Aintree Hospital on World Kidney Day for an event being held by NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group with Dr. Bhavna Pandya (Consultant Nephrologist and Physician). An excellent initiative to raise awareness and an opportunity to meet volunteers, and some of those whose lives have been transformed by kidney transplants. […]
Installation of His Majesty’s High Sheriff
Many congratulations to Hazel Snell DL on her installation as His Majesty’s High Sheriff of Merseyside at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, the World’s oldest school of tropical medicine. The Office of High Sheriff is an indepenedent non-political Royal appointment for a single year. The origins of the Office date back to Saxon times, […]
Local Solutions new Headquarters
Congratulations to Local Solutions on the official opening of their new centre in Boaler Street today, in the heart of the community. The official ribbon cutting was undertaken by Christine Howard, one of Local Solutions’s longest serving members of staff, supported by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Barbara Murray and outgoing Chair and High […]
Sean’s Place
The Lord-Lieutenant hugely enjoyed visiting Sean’s Place on 15th April. Sean’s Place was established by Debbie, after losing her brother, Sean, during 2019. Sean was just 34 years old and had experienced a long battle with mental health. The whole community is making such a significant impact, improving men’s mental health and wellbeing through activities and support […]
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 […]