LIVERPOOL will mark international Holocaust Memorial Day this year with a Service of Remembrance at Liverpool Town Hall. The service, for invited guests, will be held on Friday, 27 January, and will include prayers led by Rabbi Natan Fagleman, Allerton Hebrew Congregation, and an Act of Commitment by representatives of other faiths. There will also … Read more
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Roy Gladden, has reached out to his Scottish civic counterpart to express his commiserations around the Eurovision decision. Earlier this month, Liverpool pipped Glasgow to the post to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of Ukraine. Writing to Glasgow’s Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, Liverpool’s Lord Mayor thanked … Read more
COUNCILLORS are set to approve honours for three more people who have made a lasting contribution to Liverpool. Ahead of tomorrow’s Full Council meeting, elected members will consider nominations for the Freedom of the City for both Dame Lorna Muirhead and Elkan Abrahamson, and a nomination for Levi Tafari to be made a Citizen of … Read more
Members of Liverpool’s Hindu community will mark the passing on Queen Elizabeth II this weekend. A prayer and condolence meeting will be held on Sunday, 18 September, from 1-2pm, at the Hindu Centre, Radha Krishna Temple, 253 Edge Lane, L7 9LB. The meeting will be attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside Mark Blundell and Lord … Read more
A DOCTOR, faith leader and charity fundraiser who has touched the lives of many is to be made a ‘Citizen of Honour’ in a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday, 10 August. Dr Shiv Pande MBE, who has lived in the city for five decades, started his career as a surgeon at Broadgreen … Read more
LIVERPOOL FC manager Jürgen Klopp and actress Sue Johnston are set to be awarded the Freedom of Liverpool. The proposals to bestow the city’s highest civic honour will be considered at an extraordinary meeting of Liverpool City Council next Wednesday, 20 July, and, if approved, a ceremony will be held at a future date. The … Read more
LIVERPOOL City Council has once again been given the gold seal of approval for its continuing support of the Armed Forces. The council today successfully retained its gold award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which it was first awarded in 2017. The scheme, which was launched in 2014 is part of the national Armed … Read more
Liverpool will mark the 33rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster on Friday (15 April). Flags will be flown at half-mast from civic buildings (St George’s Hall, Cunard Building and Liverpool Town Hall) and bells will toll 97 times at 3.06pm from the Town Hall to remember those who lost their lives as result of the … Read more
PEOPLE in Liverpool are encouraged to pause this week and remember victims of persecution as the city marks national Holocaust Memorial Day. For the second year, the annual service was made available on the Town Hall website. The service will include an Act of Commitment from the Rector of Liverpool, the Reverend Canon Dr Crispin … Read more
Liverpool will fall silent on Sunday 14 November when the annual Service of Remembrance takes place in Liverpool Cathedral. In what has become one of the largest events of its kind in the country, attracting 10,000 people in 2019, the Worshipful Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Mary Rasmussen will lead the city’s tribute to the … Read more
“You get one go in life. Make as many mistakes as you like, but have a go, try stuff and see if you can make a difference.” The World Heritage Site status certificate has now been removed from Liverpool Town Hall. The low-key ceremony was presided over by the city’s Lord Mayor, which is just … Read more
Liverpool will celebrate the armed forces next week with a number of Covid-safe activities. Armed Forces Week takes place from 21-27 June, with Armed Forces Day on Saturday 26 June, and from Monday 21 the Armed Forces Day flag will be flown from the Cunard Building, the Liver Building and the Port of Liverpool Building. … Read more
Liverpool’s first black Lord Mayor has been named ‘political figure of the year’ at the Ethnicity Awards – in a field which also featured some of the country’s best known politicians. Councillor Anna Rothery beat off competition from an impressive shortlist which included Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and MP David Lammy. The Lord Mayor, … Read more
Liverpool is marking Merchant Navy Day on Sunday 1 September with a special service and wreath laying. The day is the annual celebration of the British Merchant Navy, to celebrate and raise awareness of past, present and future Mechant Navy seafarers, as well as remembering the 36,000 who died at sea during World War Two. … Read more
A special service remembering those who have lost their lives in road collisions is to take place on the 22nd anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. RoadPeace North West is inviting those who have lost loved ones or have been injured in a road crash themselves, to attend a service at Liverpool … Read more
The new Lord Mayor of Liverpool has revealed she wants to be a role model for the black community and encourage people to strive to achieve their goals, regardless of their background. Councillor Anna Rothery will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Town Hall on Wednesday 4 September – making history as the … Read more
Liverpool will officially be flying the flag for Armed Forces Day from Monday 24 June. Monday marks the start of Armed Forces Week and, as is now traditional, the Armed Forces Day flag will be flown from the Town Hall. This year, Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Peter Brennan will be joined by Lieutenant Colonel … Read more
COMPASSION and a sense of duty will be the hallmarks of the new Lord Mayor of Liverpool’s year of office – and it’s all thanks to his Mam. Cllr Peter Brennan will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Town Hall this Wednesday, 22 May 2019, and will dedicate his 12 months in the … Read more
A PERMANENT memorial to the Merchant Navy heroes of the Battle of the Atlantic was unveiled by the Lord Mayor at Liverpool Town Hall this week. A plaque bearing the names of some of the 3,500 vessels that were lost from the merchant fleet now has a permanent home in the city. It will also … Read more
Liverpool is to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy by creating a temporary memorial in the city centre.