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RESOLVED – That Councillor Andy Williams be elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED – That Councillor Beryl Blackmore be appointed Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 4.00 pm
The Chief Executive read the Notice convening the Annual Meeting of the Council. He reported that apologies for absence had been received from Councillors I David Bithell MBE, Paul Blackwell, Gary Brown, Annette Davies, Andy Gallanders, Pete Howell, Emma Holland, Jon Jolley, Marc Jones, Malcolm King OBE, Tina Mannering, Paul Rogers, Jerry Wellens and Kate Wilkinson.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Councillor Andy Williams be elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
It was moved by Councillor Mark Pritchard, seconded by Councillor David A Bithell and unanimously – RESOLVED – That Councillor Andy Williams be elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Councillor Beryl Blackmore be appointed Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
It was moved by Councillor Mark Pritchard, seconded by Councillor David A Bithell and RESOLVED – That Councillor Beryl Blackmore be appointed Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
In accordance with Section 83 of the Local Government Act (as amended), Councillor Andy Williams 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 Beryl Blackmore duly made a Declaration of Acceptance of Officer of Deputy Mayor of the County Borough. (Councillor Andy Williams in the Chair) The newly elected Mayor thanked Councillors Mark Pritchard and David A Bithell for proposing and seconding his nomination and to his fellow Members for their support. He also expressed thanks to Reverend Dr Jason Bray, for accepting the post of Mayor’s Chaplain for the forthcoming year. He said that it was a great honour and privilege to be elected Mayor of the County Borough and conveyed his congratulations to the retiring Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Brian Cameron and Mrs Kerry Cameron, for their dedication to their role over the past twelve months. He wished them well for the future. The Mayor stated that he was looking forward to his year in office and thanked his son Luke for agreeing to undertake the role of Mayor’s Consort for the forthcoming year. He announced that his designated charities for the year would be Blood Bikes, Wales Air Ambulance, Nightingale House Hospice and the Guide Dogs for the Blind. In addressing the Council, the Deputy Mayor offered her congratulations to the newly elected Mayor and his Consort, and thanked Councillors Mark Pritchard and David A Bithell for proposing and seconding her nomination. She stated that she was extremely honoured to be elected Deputy Mayor of Wrexham County Borough and welcomed the opportunity to support the Mayor and Mayoress to promote the Council and County Borough in the forthcoming year. She thanked Dorothy Lloyd for agreeing to undertake the role of Deputy Mayoress for the coming year.
The Mayor called upon Councillors Graham Rogers and Councillor Krista Childs to propose and second, respectively, a vote of thanks to the retired Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Brian Cameron and Mrs Kerry Cameron. On behalf of the Council, Councillor Rogers thanked the retired Mayor and Mayoress for their commitment during their term of office, wishing them both well for the future. In response, the retired Mayor thanked Councillors Graham Rogers and Councillor Krista Childs for their kind remarks, fellow Councillors for their support and congratulated the newly elected Mayor and Mayoress on their appointments. During his term of office he and the Mayoress had met with so many people throughout the County Borough and beyond. He commented that there had been many highlights, including the Platinum Jubilee, Armed Forces Day, a visit by the new King and Queen, and parades by The Royal Welsh and The Queens Dragoon Guards and Cavalry. He also mentioned that they had had the privilege of attending the Royal Garden Party at the beginning of May. During his time of Mayor, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away. As Mayor it fell to him to read the proclamation from the Guildhall balcony to the crowd. It was a very sombre moment, but one he considered to be more important and he felt privileged to have been part of that historical occasion. He also referenced the success of the football club and gave huge praise to the work done by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds for casting a spotlight on Wrexham. Finally, he added that being the Mayor of Wrexham had been a real honour and a great experience and one that he and Kerry would always treasure.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 4.00 pm
At the conclusion of the Mayor Making Ceremony, the Mayor invited everyone to join him for refreshments in the Committee Rooms and it was therefore – RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 4.00 pm
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