Liverpool Council veteran Richard Kemp becomes city's Lord Mayor

Cllr Richard Kemp said it was a "privilege" to take up the post as he was sworn in as Liverpool’s First Citizen at the historic Town Hall this evening. The veteran Liberal Democrat councillor becomes the latest person to hold the role in the city’s history and takes over from outgoing Lord Mayor Mary Rasmussen.

Cllr Kemp came to Liverpool in 1974 and was elected to serve on the city council a year later. This was not a fresh introduction to the city however, with family ties long existing. In his four decades’ service to Liverpool, Cllr Kemp has held a number of influential roles, leading his party on the city council for 11 years before stepping down following last year’s all out local elections to be succeeded by Cllr Carl Cashman. He was also a cabinet member during the Liberal Democrats’ term in power running the local authority between the 1990s and 2000s.

The veteran public servant was also awarded a CBE in 2011 for public service to local government, regeneration and housing. Cllr Kemp and Alderman Erica have three children and five grandchildren who play a major part in their lives.Speaking during the annual general meeting at Liverpool Town Hall, Cllr Kemp thanked group leaders for their support and said it was a "privilege" to be Lord Mayor in front of his local government and close "families.

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