To receive such communications as the Mayor may lay before the Council (Agenda Item 5)
Minutes:
- The
Mayor took the opportunity to thank all those members of staff,
voluntary organisations and groups who invited her to join them
over the festive season. A great many
people gave their time during November and December to help the
elderly and disabled and to raise money for charities, including
the Mayor’s Special Fund – Building for Babies. The
Mayor enjoyed meeting so many people over this busy period and
looked forward to continuing to represent the Council throughout
the Borough.
- On
behalf of the Council, the Mayor extended her warmest
congratulations to Councillor Carolyn Baker who had a baby girl on
27 November 2006. Our good wishes to
Mum and baby Jenna.
- The
Mayor congratulated the Head of Adult Learning, Libraries and
Culture, Diana Edmonds, who was honoured with an MBE in the New
Year’s Honours List. The Mayor stated that It was very well
deserved and a credit to Diana and her Team.
- The
Mayor congratulated Councillor Brian Haley on his appointment to
the Thames Regional Advisory Committee of the Environment
Agency.
- The
Mayor wished all councillors a Happy New Year!