Civic Receptions
A Civic Reception for Leaders of the Borough Councils and Mayors within the Merseyside Region takes place every year and is hosted by CTMR Church Leaders. It is an opportunity for Mayors and Leaders of the Council to network among themselves and with the Church Leaders. It is also used to award recognition on civic members of the Region for their contribution to Merseyside and often beyond.
Group photo outside the café at Strawberry Field
Civic Reception 2026
In June 2026, newly elected Mayors and Civic Leaders from across Merseyside were invited to a civic reception by the CTMR Church Leaders. This year's event was hosted by the Free Churches at Strawberry Field and was chaired by Major Ian Mountford on behalf of the Church Leaders.
Mayor Ian Mountford in conversation with Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council
The reception provided an opportunity for networking and building relationships between civic and church leaders. Despite taking place on an exceptionally hot day, the event was well attended and offered valuable opportunities for conversation and connection.
Mayors and Church Leaders in conversation against the background of Manifesto for Hope posters
Fran D'Arcy, CTMR/Together Liverpool's Faith in the City Lead Development Officer,
(group photo above first on the left) exhibited posters highlighting the Manifesto For Hope and made a number of useful contacts with Civic Leaders. The posters are available to borrow for use at future events or meetings.
To find out more about the Manifesto For Hope please follow this
link.
Images © Major Marcus Mylechreest