Minutes:
The Mayor was pleased to note a steady increase in the number of invitations to engagements she had received as lockdown restrictions eased and summarised recent events which she and the consort had attended including:
· Visits to the newly renamed Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy and also Whitecotes Primary Academy;
· An inclusive activity day at Queen’s Park Sports Centre;
· The opening of a new exhibition at Chesterfield Museum, created by the African and Caribbean Community Association to coincide with ‘Black History Month’;
· A visit to view the newly arrivedNational Monument Against Violence and Aggression, more commonly known as ‘The Knife Angel’ which was currently situated next to the parish church;
· The long-awaited Civic Service and Parade to commemorate the Mayoral year and introduce the Mayor formally to the people of Chesterfield.
The Mayor was looking forward to hosting the civic dinner later that week and having the opportunity to thank representatives of the voluntary and community sector who had so ably supported residents through the pandemic, as well as being a chance to finally sit down with family and friends to celebrate her term of office.