Chairman's Announcements
To receive such announcements as the Chairman may wish to make to the Council.
Minutes:
The Chairman had circulated the list of engagements carried out by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman since the last Council meeting which reported on the wide range of duties undertaken to represent and promote the County Council and its strong community leadership role.
The Chairman confirmed that he had represented the County Council at the recent funeral of former County Councillor Alan Thame. At the Chairman’s invitation, Councillor Collett reflected on working with Mr Thame and in particular his contribution to the waste disposal strategy, including successfully increasing recycling rates, instigating the energy from waste plants and founding project integra.
Councillors stood for a one minute silence to show their respect.