Issue - meetings

The Chairman of the Council advised Members of the following past Councillors who had recently passed away and asked all Members to stand for a few moments in silent memory of them.:

·                 John Archer – who had been both Chairman and Leader of this Council

·                 Helen Elliott

Members’ were advised by the Chairman that the card from the King following the letter of condolence sent was at the back of the Chamber.

At this point, Councillor W Stamp thanked the Chairman for being chairman for the past year, stating that he should be congratulated following a challenging year.

The Chairman advised Members that he was moving Agenda Item 9 – 2023 / 24 Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy and this would therefore be considered next by the Council.