Minutes:
Deaths of Honorary Alderman and former-Councillor Tony Richmond and former-Councillor Fred Lawton - The Mayor reported on the Deaths of Honorary Alderman and former-Councillor Tony Richmond, who had passed away on 12 May 2021, and former-Councillor Fred Lawton, who had passed away on 19 May 2021, and referred to their time and roles on the Council.
As a mark of respect, Members stood and observed a short silence in memory of both former-Councillors.
Welcome to Councillor Sowerby and Councillor Willis - The Mayor extended a warm welcome to Councillor Sowerby and Councillor Willis, who were attending their first meeting of the Council since their election on 6 May 2021.
The Mayor informed Members that the two new Councillors had drawn lots immediately prior to the meeting, and that Councillor Sowerby had drawn Position 49 in the Order of Seniority, and that Councillor Willis had drawn Position 50.
Retirement of Paul Wildsmith, Managing Director – The Mayor advised Members that the Managing Director would be retiring on 31 May 2021, and was attending his last meeting of the Council after over 21 years of service to the Council.
RESOLVED – That the formal thanks of this Council are due, and hereby tendered, to the Managing Director, Mr. Paul Wildsmith, for his outstanding service to the Council during his time in post.