Issue - meetings

The Mayor

(a)  to make his announcements, including a presentation to the outgoing Mayor’s Cadet and appointment of the new Mayor’s Cadet; and

(b)  to request that the Council considers moving the date of its December meeting to Tuesday 12 December having regard to the special service taking place at St Mary’s Parish Church on Wednesday evening 13 December to mark the re-opening of the church.

The Mayor began his announcements by welcoming the new Chief Executive to his first scheduled meeting of the Full Council.

(a)  The Mayor referred to the current busy period in the Mayoral calendar during which he had attended 28 engagements since the last meeting with the Deputy Mayor attending 6 events on his behalf.  In particular he highlighted that in August he had been invited by the Consul General of India in Birmingham, Dr Aman Puri, to attend and speak at the 70^th Anniversary of India’s Independence celebration in Birmingham.  The Mayor read out a letter he had received from Dr Puri and advised Members that he would be inviting him to a future meeting of the Council. After running though some of the events he had particularly enjoyed, the Mayor commended the young cadets who had taken part in the recent Battle of Britain parade;

(b)  The Mayor then introduced the item on the Mayor’s Cadet:  the role of the first Mayor’s Cadet had been undertaken by Cadet Corporal Samuel Page from the 1279 (Melton Mowbray) Squadron Air Training Corps.  The Mayor reminded Members about the role of the Mayor’s Cadet and commended  Cadet Corporal Page for the way he had embraced it.  The Mayor conveyed a message from the immediate past Mayor, Councillor David Wright, who had thanked Sam for his outstanding dedication and commitment, stating he was a credit to his Squadron who, along with his parents must be very proud.  His attendance at events and occasions had always been much appreciated.  Cadet Corporal Page was invited to come forward and gave a presentation on his year to Members, during which he

·         outlined the duties he had performed for the Mayor that had included carrying the wreath in the Remembrance Day parade and giving a reading at the Mayor’s Carol Service;

·         spoke about particular highlights of his year such as attending the Civic Dinner and the opportunities for meeting civic dignitaries.  Although he had been unable to attend the Mayor Making ceremony in May due to his exams he expressed his appreciation of Councillor Bains’ commitment to being Mayor and his enthusiasm for engaging with young people;

·         referred to his pride in wearing the Mayor’s Cadet brassard which he had been able to show  to other ATC cadets around the county;

·         gave a few words of advice to his successor, Cadet Corporal Joseph Roper, wishing him luck, encouraging him to make the most of the experience and to wear the brassard with pride;

·         thanked the immediate past and current Mayors, his Officer Commanding Flt Lt Dan McGlynn, the Senior Town Warden Mrs Hickling, and the Council’s Civic Officer Mrs Shuttlewood for their help and support.

The Mayor then presented Cadet Corporal Page with a certificate to commemorate his year of office and a specially framed brassard from his Squadron.  Before appointing the new Mayor’s Cadet, the Mayor wished to place on record his thanks to Flt Lt McGlynn for inviting him and the Mayoress  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55