Minutes:
Death of Ron Hogg, Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner for Durham and Darlington, and Death in Service - The Mayor reported on the death of Ron Hogg, Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner for Durham and Darlington, who had sadly passed away on 17 December 2019, and invited Councillor McEwan to address the meeting.
The Mayor also informed Members of the Death in Service of Keith Shield, and invited the Assistant Director, Transport and Capital Projects, to address the meeting.
As a mark of respect, Members stood and observed a short silence in memory of former colleagues.
The Queen’s New Year Honours - The Mayor reported that Valerie Cadd, Chair of Governors at St. John’s Church of England Academy, a Leader and Commissioner for Girlguiding UK, and a resident of Darlington, had been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to education.
RESOLVED - That the congratulations of the Council be conveyed Ms. Cadd for the receipt of her Award.