Knowsley Council marks Hillsborough
anniversary
17 April 2009
17th April 2009
Councillors, dignitaries and local people in
Knowsley marked the twentieth anniversary of the Hillsborough
tragedy in a moving ceremony at Huyton One Stop Shop.
The deputy leader of the authority, Cllr
Graham Morgan, placed flowers at the Hillsborough memorial, watched
by the chief executive Sheena Ramsey and local MP George Howarth
amongst others.
A two minute silence was then observed as a
mark of respect to the 96 people who lost their lives and to the
many other people affected by the tragedy.
Local businesses and taxi companies also
observed the period of silence and flags on council buildings were
flown at half mast throughout the day.