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Let’s get £208,000 in 2008
LIVERPOOL’S
incoming Lord Mayor wants to shatter all previous charity records
during Capital of Culture year.
Councillor Steve Rotheram will undertake his civic duties with the
intention of raising at least £208,000 for the Lord Mayor’s charity
in 2008. He said:- “It would be tremendous to reach this
total and secure a huge sum for the Lord Mayor’s charities.
Capital of Culture year provides us with an unbelievable opportunity
to do good things. Not just for the Lord Mayor’s charity but for the
city as a whole. I will work tirelessly to ensure Liverpool meets
this fantastic challenge and exploits this opportunity which will
shape the future of this great city for decades to come.
I am totally dedicated to the city of Liverpool and 2008 is probably
the best year in which to be Lord Mayor as it is such a momentous
event; a fantastic challenge and great opportunity to help shape the
future of our city. “
Councillor Rotheram who, at age 46, is one of Liverpool’s youngest
ever Lord mayors, aims to hold regular drop in sessions for members
of the public and wants to lighten up the Town Hall’s formal image.
He said:- “I realise in this role I have to act as an
ambassador for the city. You have to balance the traditional with
the modern, but I want to make sure that people look on the Town
Hall as theirs and be open and welcoming. I want to use my
Mayoral year to capitalise on Capital of Culture and create a
lasting legacy that everyone feels a part of. It will be the
platform for the city continue its wonderful renaissance and attract
further investment and jobs.”
To help him fulfil the civic role, Councillor Rotheram has enlisted
the support of some remarkable aides; wife Sandra, son Steven, 16,
and his 2 daughters Haylie, 12, and Samantha, 10. Councillor
Rotheram said:- “My year in office is going to be a family
affair – we are all one big team. We are a very close, active family
and they are my greatest asset.”
Kirkby-born, Councillor Rotheram was first elected to the city
council in 2002 to represent the Fazakerley Ward. He was
educated at Ruffwood School in Kirkby and has since started up his
own construction consultancy, although he is taking time out from
his work to undertake his Mayoral duties. Councillor Rotheram
is passionate about making sure that local people from all sections
of our community are fully equipped with the right skills to take
advantage of Liverpool’s growing economy and in securing local jobs
for local people. Outside of work he is an avid footballer and
played for Melling Vics FC for more than 25 years. He is a fanatical
Liverpool FC fan and has amassed a vast collection of LFC
memorabilia. |
Drivers vote for The Killers on the road
WITH summer
day trips on the horizon, what makes the ultimate driving song? Is
it the upbeat, sing-a-long variety or something more calming and
tranquil? Is it a modern classic or an older masterpiece?
Insurance expert elephant.co.uk asked over 1000 motorists to vote
for their favourite driving song, and contemporary pop anthem Mr
Brightside by The Killers came top of the list. But it was 70s
and 80s classics that dominated the rest of the top ten with Holding
Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler and In The Air Tonight by Phil
Collins voted as 2nd and 3rd favourites.
elephant.co.uk’s Ultimate Driving Songs are:-
1. Mr Brightside – The Killers
2. Holding Out For A Hero – Bonnie Tyler
3. In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins
4. American Pie – Don McLean
5. Paradise City – Guns n Roses
6. Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
7. I Drove All Night – Cyndi Lauper
8. Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor
9. Stuck In The Middle With You – Stealer’s Wheel
10. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
elephant.co.uk managing director, Brian Martin said:- “It was
really interesting to see that the most modern song was the one to
take the top spot. For a relatively new tune, it seems to have made
quite an impact.”
Taking men and women’s votes separately the results take a twist. Women went for the gravely tones of Bonnie Tyler as number 1 but the
Welsh warbler only just made the men’s list languishing at number 9. Mr Brightside was 2nd and Phil Collins 3rd for women, while men
voted the Killers’ classic as their favourite but Don McLean’s
American Pie took the 2nd spot pushing Phil Collins to number 3.
They also asked drivers about their musical habits behind
the wheel and discovered that we are a nation of in-car singers. 20%
of people admit to always singing when driving with only 7% of
people preferring complete peace and quiet in their car.
Brian Martin said:- “It’s women that are the most prolific
in-car crooners and more than twice as many women than men admit to
always singing in their car. 12% of men claim they drive in silence
compared to only three per cent of women.”
Do you fancy listening to any of these songs on your next journey? You can download any or all of them by visiting
www.elephant.co.uk. |
