The Mayor of Knowsley 2011 - 2012: Councillor Christina O'Hare

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Mayor Christina O'Hare

Roby-born Chris has lived in Huyton all her life and attended St Aidan’s Primary School, St Augustine’s Secondary School and Prescot College of Further Education.

She began her career as a counter clerk at Frencham Way Post Office, before taking on a number of roles in the business sector, including Customer Services Manager for Electrolux. She also spent a year working in Bahrain in the Persian Gulf.

Chris has been married to Brian, a fellow Knowsley councillor, for 34 years. They have three children – Anthony, Adrian and Bryen – and three grandchildren.

 

Public life

Chris was first elected to Knowsley Council in 1996 and has held a wide range of positions, including Chair of Area A, Social Services Committee, Chair of Scrutiny, Vice-Chair of Highways, Vice-Chair of the Area Partnership Board and was a longstanding member of the appointments and appeals committee.

In addition to her commitments with Knowsley Council, Chris also holds a number of roles in the voluntary and public sector.

She is a non-Executive Director of NHS Knowsley and is currently the Children’s Champion. In her 13 years with the PCT, she has also been Vice-Chair, Mental Health Champion, conciliator and Chair of the Provider Board.

Chris is heavily committed to working in the local voluntary sector and is currently the Chair of Knowsley Citizen’s Advice, Chair and Trustee of Homestart Knowsley and the Chair of Knowsley Community and Voluntary Service.

Chris has also recently been presented with a long service award for her work as a governor at Blacklow School in Huyton. In this role, she is the Chair of Finance and Personnel she has also recently received recognition for her ten years as a Trustee to Homestart.


Interests

Chris is a keen reader of personal development literature and has an interest in mind, body and spirit. She holds a Reiki level two certificate and is currently studying to become a counsellor (of the other variety). Chris and Brian recently rescued a young Husky dog Kadie, who is keeping them very busy.


Consort

Chris’s husband Brian is her Consort in 2011/12.

Born in Huyton, Brian was a councillor in Knowsley for 27 years and returned in May 2010 after a two year break.

A former pupil of Sylvester Primary School and Hey Secondary School, Brian has been a school governor for more than 30 years.

Away from his council commitments, Brian has a variety of interests which include football, cooking and gardening.

Mayor’s Charity

The Mayor’s Magic Fund supporting young people in Knowsley.

This is a new fund which has been named and set up by the young people in the borough.

The aim is to enhance the life chances of young people. An accountable body has been set up who will administer the fund and the hope is for the fund to become established and continue long into the future.

Guidance for Mayoral Events

The Worshipful the Mayor shall have precedence within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley subject only to the presence of Her Majesty the Queen or a representative of Her Majesty.

  • The responsible person at any event should meet the Mayor at the entrance on arrival and should introduce her to the host or to the assembled company.
  • When the Mayor is formally announced, those present should rise and this should be repeated when she leaves.
  • Unless the Mayor occupies the Chair, she should be seated on the immediate right of the person presiding.
  • Except for an introduction, unless otherwise agreed, it is usual practice that the Mayor should be first speaker.
  • The correct form of address for the Mayor is “Madam Mayor”.

Communications regarding Mayoral events should be addressed to:

Mayor's Office, Civic & Members Services, PO Box 21, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9YU.

Prompt return of all forms or a phone call to the Mayor’s Office will help to ensure the success of your event.

Telephone: 0151 443 3478, fax. 0151 443 3504 or email: mayors.office@knowsley.gov.uk 

Get in touch

You can contact the Mayor's Office on 0151 443 3478.