Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed those members of the public present at the meeting. While welcome to attend and observe the meeting, the Chairman asked that they did not disturb the meeting.
The Chairman was pleased to report that Councillor Peter Brookes and colleagues had cycled 243 miles in 20 hours and 17 minutes from County Durham to reach Belleek, the most westerly point in the United Kingdom. Despite recent settled weather, Storm Hector moved in with 100 mph winds during the event taking place. As at 17 June over £1,000 had been raised in donations to the Royal British Legion.
The Chairman informed the Council of events he had attended as Chairman since being appointed to office.