Minutes:
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RESOLVED: On the motion of The Lord Mayor (Councillor Tony Downing) and seconded by The Deputy Lord Mayor (Councillor Gail Smith), that, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9.1, the order of business be altered by taking tributes to former Councillors, followed by a vote of thanks to former Councillor Olivia Blake, as the next items of business. |
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The Lord Mayor (Councillor Tony Downing) provided an opportunity for Members of the Council to pay tribute to former Councillors Mike Bower, Keith Hill, George Mathews and Alf Meade, who sadly had died on 1st April, 19th June, 14th July and 28th February, 2020, respectively. |
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Former Councillor Mike Bower had served as a Member of the Council from 1976 to 1998 and was Chair of the Education Committee from 1983 to 1986 and Chair of the Policy Committee, and Leader of the Council, from 1993 to 1998. |
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Former Councillor Keith Hill had served on the Council from 1999 to 2014 and was Chair of the South West Area Panel from 2005 to 2008. |
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Former Councillor George Mathews had served on the Council from 1982 to 1998 and was Deputy Chair of the Employment Committee from 1983 to 1988 and Deputy Chair, then Chair, of the Planning and Economic Development Committee from 1992 to 1998. |
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Former Councillor Alf Meade had served on the Council from 1971 to 2015, albeit with a number of small breaks in service on the Council during that time. He was awarded an MBE in 2014 for services to the community. |
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Several Members of the Council spoke to pay tribute to the four former Councillors. |
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(NOTE: During the above item of business, it was - RESOLVED: On the motion of Councillor Penny Baker and seconded by Councillor Shaffaq Mohammed, that the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 5.5 be suspended and the termination of the meeting be extended to enable the tributes to be paid, and a vote of thanks to be passed to former Councillor Olivia Blake.) |
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