A special memorial plaque has been unveiled in memory of a Sefton councillor who served local residents for nearly 30 years.
Cllr Gordon Friel, who served on Sefton Council since being elected to represent Lincare Ward in 1994, sadly passed away at the age of 69 last year.
He was a well known face among the local authority and served on both the Licensing and Planning committees during his time representing Sefton.
Cllr Friel also represented the borough on the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Transport Committee.
Now a special memorial plaque has been unveiled at the Living Wall on Washington Parade in Bootle by Cllr Friel’s family and Linacre ward Councillors.
The Friel family were joined by Cllr John Fairclough, Cllr Christine Maher and Cllr Dan McKee for the unveiling.
Speaking in tribute to his friend and former colleague, Cllr John Fairclough, deputy leader of Sefton Council, said:
“I will remember Gordon as always smiling.
“A respected councillor Gordon was first elected in May 1994 and faithfully represented Linacre ward for the last 28 years.
“Gordon was a former union convener (rep) at the Jacobs factory in Aintree and stood on behalf of Sefton residents on boards and in many other roles during his time as an elected member.
“He will be sadly missed by both colleagues, officers and those who knew him and we hope the Living Wall will serve as a poignant tribute to the work Gordon did for his community.
“Our thoughts remain with his family at this time.”
Cllr Christine Maher said:
“Gordon gave me tremendous support, help and advice after I was elected and I will miss him dearly.”
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