Agenda item
Retiring Members
To pay tribute to the following Members, who are not seeking re-election at the forthcoming Municipal Elections, for their hard work to the Council and the local community they represent: -
Councillor Charlesworth
Councillor Daniel Griffin
Councillor David Griffin
Councillor C Johnson
Councillor Murray
Councillor Phillips
Councillor Saunders
Minutes:
It was noted that it would be the last meeting of the Council before the Municipal Election on Thursday 6th May, 2021. It would, therefore, be the final meeting to be attended by several Members prior to their retirement from the Council.
The Mayor thanked all retiring Councillors for their hard work and dedication and made Members aware that their service would be commemorated with an engraved glass bowl.
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Sir Steve Houghton CBE paid tribute to each of the following Members for their hard work to the Council and the local community they represented:-
· Councillor Charlesworth
· Councillor Daniel Griffin
· Councillor David Griffin
· Councillor C Johnson
· Councillor Murray
· Councillor Phillips
· Councillor Saunders
Several other Members of the Council added their own thanks and best wishes to the retiring Members.