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RESOLVED – That Councillor Beryl Blackmore be elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED – That Councillor Tina Mannering be appointed Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, 22 May 2024 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 Bryan Apsley, William Baldwin, Trevor Bates, Paul Blackwell, Emma Holland, Pete Howell, Becca Martin, Paul Pemberton, Graham Rogers, Paul Rogers, Derek Wright and Phil Wynn.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Councillor Beryl Blackmore be elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
It was moved by Councillor Robert Walsh, seconded by Councillor Terry Evans and unanimously – RESOLVED – That Councillor Beryl Blackmore be elected Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Councillor Tina Mannering be appointed Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the ensuing year.
It was moved by Councillor David A Bithell, seconded by Councillor Mark Pritchard and RESOLVED – That Councillor Tina Mannering 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 Beryl Blackmore 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 Tina Mannering duly made a Declaration of Acceptance of Officer of Deputy Mayor of the County Borough. (Councillor Beryl Blackmore in the Chair) The newly elected Mayor thanked Councillors Robert Walsh and Terry Evans for proposing and seconding her nomination and to her fellow Members for their support. She also expressed thanks to Reverend Canon Dr Jason Bray, for attending today’s Meeting and wished him well for the future. She said that it was a great honour and privilege to be elected Mayor of the County Borough and conveyed her congratulations to the retiring Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Andy Williams and Mr Luke Williams, for their dedication to their role over the past twelve months. She wished them well for the future. The Mayor stated that she was looking forward to her year in office and thanked Mrs Dorothy Lloyd for agreeing to undertake the role of Mayor’s Consort for the forthcoming year. She announced that her designated charities for the year would be Beating Bowel Cancer in memory of Jonnie Ratcliffe, DIPG Brain Tumour Charity, Retinoblastoma Childhood Eye Cancer Charity and the Alzheimer’s Dementia Charity. In addressing the Council, the Deputy Mayor offered her congratulations to the newly elected Mayor and his Consort, and thanked Councillors David A Bithell and Mark Pritchard 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 Michael Jones for agreeing to undertake the role of Deputy Mayor’s Consort for the coming year.
The Mayor called upon Councillors Mark Pritchard and Councillor Terry Evans to propose and second, respectively, a vote of thanks to the retired Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Andy Williams and Luke Williams. On behalf of the Council, Councillor Pritchard 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 Mark Pritchard and Councillor Terry Evans 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 reflected on the incredible journey he had had as Mayor and was filled with deep appreciation for the opportunities that had come before them. Over the course of his term, he had witnessed the remarkable spirit of the people of Wrexham, and he highlighted his visits to the many businesses in Wrexham where he had witnessed their dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. He referenced all of the passionate and caring individuals he had met, together with over 1000 children who had visited the Mayor’s Parlour. He attended countless military events in the County Borough and was fulfilled with optimism and excitement for what lies ahead. Finally, he added that being the Mayor of Wrexham had been a real honour and a great experience and one that he and Luke would always treasure. He then proceeded to provide a presentation of photographs from his term of office.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at 4.00 pm
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, 22 May 2024 at 4.00 pm
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