Council and councillors

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and announced that the meeting would follow the virtual meeting procedures as outlined at the last Council meeting and that the Chief Executive would be assisting him.

As this would be his last meeting as Chairman of the Council, Councillor Bool took the opportunity to thank officers and councillors for the support he had received during his tenure. He reserved special thanks for his vice Chairman, Councillor Jeff Dale and for Mrs Briggs, the Chief Executive, who was retiring in July and therefore this would be her last Annual Council meeting. Mrs Briggs was thanked for her dedication and service to the role during her 13 years as Chief Executive.