Civic and Ceremonial
City of Lancaster coat of arms
The council’s vision for the mayoralty and civic events is that:
• The mayor is the first citizen of the district and within the council first among equals.
• The mayor is a non-political symbol of the local authority, a symbol of open society and equality and an expression of social cohesion.
• The mayoralty should be recognised by the council as a focal point for the community at times of celebration, commemoration and sadness.
• The mayoralty and civic events should be outward looking, inclusive and should be aimed at putting the council at the heart of the community.
• The mayoralty and civic elements of the council provide continuity for the district in linking past, present and future.
• Civic events and in particular the mayoralty should be focussed at uniting and developing our community, its spirit and its identity.
• The mayoralty and civic events should support the community strategy, corporate plan and in particular provide focus and motivation for the council’s contribution to citizenship and the respect agenda.
FORTHCOMING CHARITY EVENTS (for the Mayor's Chosen Charities St John's Hospice and CancerCare):
Saturday 17 March 2012 - Place your bets and come and have fun fundraising at a Race Night in the Mayor's Parlour at the Town Hall. Tickets are £6.00 each and bets will be placed on the night before you watch the progress of your chosen horse or jockey on the big screen. It will be a great night of fun for all involved and a great way to raise money. Tickets available from the Mayor's Office.
FORTHCOMING ENGAGEMENTS:
09 February – The Loyne School, Lancaster and St Wilfrid’s School, Halton
15 February – Opening Gala for the Lancaster Children’s Film Festival
18 February – Heysham Golf Club Gentlemen’s Dinner attended by the Deputy Mayor
21 February – LUSU Celebration Event at the University attended by the Deputy Mayor
26 February – The Accrington Pals Memorial Service
27 February – Opening of the new recording studio at Lancaster and Morecambe College
29 February – Budget Council Meeting
02 March – St Peter’s School Heysham, visit by Chris Baudin, Women’s World Day of Prayer, Reception and Tour for German exchange students at Ripley School and the Lions International Convention Dinner
03 March – Lions Convention Business Meeting, Lions Ladies visit to the Town Hall, Lions Convention Dinner
06 March – Visit to Platten and Benson Almshouses in Morecambe
08 March – Visit to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Control Room
10 March – Morecambe Golf Club Dinner Dance
12 March – Opening of the Leaf Centre at LRGS
13 March – Visit by Melling School to Lancaster Town Hall
14 March – Visit by Mayors of Lancashire
17 March – Service of Induction in Morecambe and Charity Race Night
23 March – Meet your Constituents with Neurological Conditions
31 March – Family History Day at Carnforth Station