Formby will come to a stand still at 3:06pm this afternoon along with the rest of the city

Formby will come to a stand still at 3:06pm this afternoon to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy. A minute's silence will be held throughout Liverpool.

The city will fall silent on 3.06pm this afternoon , the exact time at which the match was stopped, in remembrance of the 96 people who lost their lives.

As a mark of respect, flags on civic buildings will be flown at half-mast and bells at the Town Hall, Municipal Building and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral will be rung 96 times. Exchange Flags, behind the Town Hall, will be a place where people can gather to show their respects.

The Lime Street media wall, the Forever 21 screen and the M62 digital screens will display the words ‘Never Forgotten’ in a visual tribute to the 96.

In addition, public transport has been encouraged to come to a halt for one minute at 3.06pm, the Mersey Ferry will sound its horn and the barriers will be lowered at the Mersey tunnels for a minute.

“We will never forget those who died at Hillsborough, and this is a day for us to unite as a city and remember each one and also their families and friends left behind.

“I urge everyone in Liverpool, and across the region, to observe the minute’s silence, as a mark of respect for the 96 who lost their lives.”

– MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL JOE ANDERSON

“Hillsborough was a tragedy which must never be forgotten and it is appropriate that the city marks the anniversary in this way. I would encourage everybody to join in the minute’s silence.”