Minutes:
The Chair gave thanks to Kate Faulkes, the Area Council Manager, for her hard work and support in establishing the Area Council and the significant progress seen over the past four years. The Chair remarked on the fantastic journey undertaken and the fundamental changes made over the course of her employment in the area.
The sentiments were echoed by all Councillors in attendance, and best wishes were expressed for her future career.
The Area Council Manager responded that the first part of her new role would be to recruit a new Area Council Manager for the South Area, and gave assurances that someone of appropriate skills and experience would be recruited.