Minutes:
The Mayor referred with sadness to the death of former Councillor and Mayor; Geoff Waddoups. Members stood for a minutes silence in his honour.
The Mayor referred to the following Mayoral engagements:
· Attending the launch of Gussies Super Kitchen at St Augustine’s Church in Rother Ward;
· Visiting the new Krantech CNC Precision facility in Staveley;
· Taking part in several events to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
The Mayor provided an update on his appeal fundraising activities, and noted a number of upcoming events including the inaugural Mayor’s Open Golf Day at Tapton Park Golf Club and a Sporting Dinner featuring Mathew Hoggard MBE at the Proact Stadium.