To receive Mayor’s Announcements.

(a)       Mayor’s Charities Fundraiser

The Mayor reminded everyone about the forthcoming Mayor’s Charities fundraiser, the Big Quiz, which would be taking place on Thursday 15th May at 6:30pm.

(b)       Michael Harper

The Mayor announced with great sadness the sudden and unexpected passing of Michael Harper on Monday, 10 March 2025, in the following words:

‘Michael was a kind and dedicated presence in our community, serving as the Mayor’s escort alongside former Mayor Tony Page during his Mayoral year in 2023-2024. Throughout the year, Michael accompanied Tony to a wide range of engagements, offering his unwavering support and enthusiasm. Most recently, he joined Tony on the judging panel for the Mayor’s fundraiser, Let’s Sing, in March 2024, where his warmth and generosity of spirit were evident to all.  Michael will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and our thoughts are with Tony, his family and friends at this difficult time’.

The Council stood for a minute’s silence in Michael’s memory.