Minutes:
The Mayor reported on the death of former-Mayoress Carol Johnson, who had sadly passed away on 13 October 2019. The Mayor noted that Mrs. Johnson served as Mayoress alongside Councillor Charles Johnson during his Mayoral Year in 2013/14, and invited Councillor Mrs. H. Scott, Leader of the Council, to address the meeting.
The Mayor also informed Members of the Death in Service of Graham Darlington, and invited the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services to address the meeting.
As a mark of respect, Members stood and observed a short silence in memory of former colleagues.