Minutes:
The Mayor informed Charter Trustees that the costs for purchasing new Mayoral robes had been sought. Only one supplier had provided a costing and sample fabric. The robes would be more lightweight to enable easier movement outdoors but would be replicas of the current robes. The change in fabric would mean that the robes could be cleaned locally and therefore reducing the costs. The Mayor advised that the original robes would be displayed in the Town Hall.
Councillor M Wilkes asked that costings are brought back to the Trust regarding displaying the original robes at the Town Hall. Councillor N Foster said that he would look into this and report back.
Councillor M Simmons expressed concern about the fabric proposed as she felt that it did not have enough weight for this type of garment. The Major invited Councillor Simmons to join her and the Deputy Major during their meeting with the supplier.
After a detailed discussion Trustees Resolved:-
That purchase of robes for the Major and Deputy Major be agreed.