Minutes:
The Clerk formally reported the deaths of Honorary Alderman Joe Anderson and former Bodyguard David Philips. Charter Trustees and guests held a minute’s silence as a mark of respect.
The Clerk informed Charter Trustees of the retirement of Mr Harvey Evans who was a member of the Mayor’s Bodyguard and wished him well for the future.
He then explained due to Covid restrictions, it had not been possible to arrange the formal Investiture for the newly elected Mayor at the Annual Meeting on the 15 June 2021 when the Mayor, Councillor Arnie Simpson and Deputy Mayor, Councillor David Freeman were elected to office.