Council and Democracy

Agenda item

Mayor's Communications

Minutes:

The Mayor referred with sadness to the recent death of Councillor Keith Brown who had been a councillor for Moor ward since 2011. Keith had also served on the Council between 1983 and 1991, representing St Helen’s ward. Members stood for a minute’s silence in his honour.

 

The Mayor referred to the following recent Mayoral engagements:

 

·        A memorial service at Duckmanton Methodist Church to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Markham Pit Disaster of 1938.

 

·        Unveiling the new War Poetry installation under the covered walkway at the entrance to the Vicar Lane car park.

 

·        An art exhibition at Spire Junior School, including presenting a national award to one of their teachers, Mrs Heather Cooper. 

 

·        Taking part in the 10k Sparkle Walk for Ashgate Hospicecare.

 

·        A thanksgiving service at the Parish Church to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the NHS.

 

The Mayor also referred to the next two events in support of his Appeal – a Pizza and Prosecco evening on 18 August and Breakfast at Tiffany’s on 16 September.