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.