To receive the Civic Mayor's announcements and any apologies for absence.

The Civic Mayor noted that apologies for absence were received from Councillors Kate Cannon, Pat Cleary, Chris Cooke, Andy Corkhill, Tony Cottier, Emily Gleaves, Paul Hayes, Chris Spriggs and Joe Walsh.

The Civic Mayor referred to the passing of former Mayors Margaret Green and Geoffrey Watt, since the Council had last met in person.

The Civic Mayor thanked all those who had supported him and the Mayoress throughout the past two years and in particular, those members of staff in the Civic Services office, Sue Carroll, Sonia Norman and Paul Stead for all their hard work and support. He also thanked all those in organising events and those who supported them in raising money for his two charities, Dementia Together Wirral and the Open Door Centre.

The Civic Mayor also referred to a number of the highlights of the many and varied engagements he and the Mayoress had undertaken and also to the difficulties faced during the time of the pandemic.

To receive the Civic Mayor's announcements and any apologies for absence.

The Civic Mayor noted that apologies for absence were received from Councillor Jean Stapleton.

The Civic Mayor thanked all those who had supported him and the Mayoress throughout his year and in particular, those members of staff in the Civic Services office, Sue Carroll, Sonia Norman and Paul Stead and the other officers who acted as driver and attendant, Patrick, Tony, Sam and Bryn. The Civic Mayor also thanked his Cadet, James Scott Myers and made a presentation to him.

The Civic Mayor also referred to some of the highlights of the many and varied engagements he and the Mayoress had undertaken and the charities which money had been raised for.