Prior to the commencement of business the Chairman formally report the deaths of:
· Dave Newell, a Community Culture Development Officer based in Neighbourhood Services. Dave was a great advocate of the arts with a strong belief in the difference they could make to some of the most challenged communities. Dave had also served as a Councillor on the former Sedgefield Borough Council for 10 years between 1999 and 2009, became the authority’s youngest Mayor in 2002 and was made an Honorary Alderman in 2009.
· Graeme Adcock who worked in the stores section at the Council’s Meadowfield Depot. Graeme, who was a popular member of staff with 27 years’ service, was a keen golfer and enjoyed photography.
The Council stood for a moments silence as a mark of respect.