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Entrepreneur to become Liverpool’s new Lord Mayor

Councillor and businessman Gary Millar is to be sworn in as the new Lord Mayor of Liverpool on Wednesday, to replace Councillor Sharon Sullivan.

Born in Leith, Cllr Millar has lived in Liverpool for the past 30 years and said he is proud of the city’s diverse heritage, spirit and humour.

As an experienced entrepreneur, Cllr Millar is said to regard the phrase “Pay it forward” as his personal motto, and along with his consort and civil partner, Steve Macfarlane, he hopes to help as many people as possible during his office.

Cllr Millar said: “Growing up, I never once imagined that I would be asked to be Lord Mayor of such a fantastic city. I am humbled and honoured to be chosen as Liverpool’s First Citizen and I hope to work with as many people, communities, organisations and businesses as possible in order to further promote this wonderful city.”

The new mayor has chosen to support cancer and homelessness charities and to help vulnerable children, as well as those with special educational needs and disabilities. He also hopes to create a safe environment within Liverpool for the LGBT youth.

Charities nominated by Cllr Millar include The Linda McCartney Centre, The Whitechapel Centre, Variety - The Children’s Charity and the Michael Causer Foundation.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Miranda Dobson .