Minutes:
The Chair reminded all Members of their obligations under the Code of Conduct and asked that all Members address each other in the correct manner during meetings and show respect at all times.
Since the previous meeting, the Chair had attended a number of flag raising events to coincide with Armed Forces Day. This included a Beacon Lighting event in Durham City, to remember the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, during the Second World War. The beacon was lit to honour the memory of the brave troops who took part in the operation that proved pivotal for the Allied Forces.
The Chair attended had also attended official openings throughout June, including the new office accommodation at Corten House, Aykley Heads and The Story at Mount Oswald.
The Chair was invited to Thornley Primary school by the local councillors, Councillors Hovvels, Miller and Varty to see a new banner created by the children to take to the Gala. During the event the children presented Councillor Varty with a thank you card which read:
‘You gave us your time, you gave us your raise, you helped us and you taught us in so many ways, the effort you gave, the lessons you shared, you guided us and gave us a voice to be heard. We thank you so much for your wisdom and time and we thank you for giving us the tool to shine.’
The Chair had a wonderful experience and said that for a group of children to present this to a councillor was very moving and was the epitome of what a councillor should be. She thanked the local members for the invite.