Minutes:
The Mayor referred with sadness to the recent death of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh. The Council took appropriate steps to mark The Duke of Edinburgh’s death, including flying the Town Hall’s union flag at half-mast, sending a letter of condolence to the Queen and holding a minute’s silence before all council meetings during the period of national mourning. The Mayor represented the Borough of Chesterfield at two memorial services held in honour of The Duke of Edinburgh.
The Mayor summarised recent events which she and the consort had attended including:
· Opening a footpath in Hollingwood dedicated to the late Mr Jack Reynolds, who died last year. Mr Reynolds was a prominent figure in the local community and raised large amounts of money for charity by achieving four Guinness World Records.
· Virtually attending the annual Destination Chesterfield Celebrate Chesterfield event about the latest regeneration projects taking place across the borough.
The Mayor thanked participants of their virtual poetry evening for their support of the Mayor’s Appeal which had raised £240.