Minutes:
Unfortunately the retiring Mayor, Councillor Bill Kellett was unable to attend the meeting and asked the Mayor to read a letter on his behalf. He thanked Trustees for giving him the opportunity to be Mayor for 2017/18 and the Mayors Bodyguard, Councillors Lethbridge, Chaplow and Corrigan for the help and support.
He thanked Town Hall staff, chauffeurs, the Dean and Vice Dean of Durham, Member Support and volunteers who helped raise £19,500 for his chosen charity, the Great North Air Ambulance.
He had a year filled with many highlights of events and people he had met. He thanked his wife and family who endured his frequent and lengthy absences from home giving him the privilege and honour of being Mayor of a wonderful City and wished the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor a wonderful year ahead.