Council

Councillor Jeremy Kent was appointed Deputy Mayor for the same year.

1. Election of Mayor

   Decided

   Councillor Tina Mannering was elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year. The motion was moved by Councillor Mark Pritchard, seconded by Councillor David A Bithell, and passed unanimously.

   Why

   The minute gives no reasons for the choice.

   Based on the minutes

2. Appointment of Deputy Mayor

   Decided

   Councillor Jeremy Kent was appointed Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year. The motion was moved by Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones and seconded by Councillor Debbie Wallice.

   Why

   The minute gives no reasons for the appointment. The minute does not record a vote count.

   Based on the minutes

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1. Introduction

   Minute

   The Interim Chief Executive read the Notice convening the Annual Meeting of the Council. He reported that apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Bryan Apsley, Paul Blackwell, Emma Holland, Malcolm King OBE, Fred Roberts, Paul Rogers, Robert Walsh and Kate Wilkinson

2. Election of Mayor

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED – That Councillor Tina Mannering be elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.

   Minute

   It was moved by Councillor Mark Pritchard, seconded by Councillor David A Bithell and unanimously – RESOLVED – That Councillor Tina Mannering be elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.

   Part of an issue followed across 3 meetings

3. Appointment of Deputy Mayor

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED – That Councillor Jeremy Kent be appointed Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.

   Minute

   It was moved by Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones, seconded by Councillor Debbie Wallice and RESOLVED – That Councillor Jeremy Kent be appointed Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

4. Declarations of Acceptance of Office

   Minute

   In accordance with Section 83 of the Local Government Act (as amended), Councillor Tina Mannering duly made a Declaration of Acceptance of the Office of Mayor of the County Borough. In accordance with Section 83 of the Local Government Act (as amended), Councillor Jeremy Kent duly made a Declaration of Acceptance of Officer of Deputy Mayor of the County Borough. (Councillor Tina Mannering in the Chair)

5. Vote of Thanks

   Minute

   The Mayor called upon Councillors Mark Pritchard and Councillor Terry Evans to propose and second, respectively, a vote of thanks to the retired Mayoress, Councillor Beryl Blackmore and her consort Mrs Dorothy Lloyd.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

6. Adjournment

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 4.00 pm

   Minute

   At the conclusion of the Mayor Making Ceremony, the Mayor invited everyone to join her for refreshments in the Committee Rooms and it was therefore – RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 4.00 pm

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