Agenda item

Chair's Announcements

Minutes:

The Chair informed Council that, as restrictions had gradually eased, he had started to resume some of the more regular functions as Chair of the Council as follows:

·        met with the Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington, Joy Allen;

·        visited Villa Real and Bishop Ian Ramsey Schools, attended the Battle of Britain Service in Durham Cathedral and had visited the Land, Air and Sea Museum in Sunderland;

·        attended the Seaham Food Festival.  It was fantastic to see the thousands of people supporting the event to support independent traders, boost business recovery and enjoy the outdoor theatre, music and taster activities against the stunning backdrop of Seaham.  Seaham Food Festival was just one of a number of events which helped to showcase the county’s cultural offer as the Council bid to become UK City of Culture 2025.  The Chair was sure that the Bishop Auckland Food festival taking place on 2 and 3 October would be equally as successful.