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Civic recognition and awards
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Civic recognition and awards
FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH
The Freedom of the Borough of Wirral is the highest honour that the Council can bestow on one of its citizens and it has been conferred on the following individuals:
Lieutenant Commander Ian Fraser, VC (1993)
Mr Joseph Lynch, GC, BEM (Gal) (1996)
Mr Ray Holmes (2005)
The Right Reverend David Urquhart (2006)
The late Lord Chan of Oxton (2006)
FREEDOM OF ENTRY
The Freedom of Entry can be awarded to military organisations with local connections and has been granted to:
The 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment (1996)
Her Majesty’s Royal Marines (1998)
THE WIRRAL AWARD
Each year the Council seeks nominations for the Wirral Award, which confers civic recognition upon individuals or organisations resident or located in Wirral, for an outstanding achievement (within the previous 12 months) or distinguished service to the Borough (over a period of 20 years or more, unless there are exceptional circumstances). Previous recipients of the Award have included individuals who freely give up their time to work with disadvantaged groups, and those who offer their services to different sections of the community that require support.
If you are aware of an individual or organisation who you feel fulfils these requirements, contact the Committee Services section on 0151-691 8491, who will send you a nomination form. Nominations are usually requested over the months of July to September, and completed forms should be returned Committee Services, Corporate Services Department, Town Hall, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 8ED by no later than 30 September.