Decision details

On the motion of Councillor Rooney, seconded by Councillor Roberts, it was

RESOLVED – Councillor Allen be elected Mayor for the ensuing municipal year.

Cllr Allen made the requisite declaration of acceptance of office and the retiring Mayor invested him with the Chain of Office.

The Mayor, Cllr Allen, took the chair at this juncture.

The retiring Mayor’s Consort invested Mrs Allen with the Consort’s chain.

In addressing the meeting, Cllr Allen announced that Pastor Garry Kelly had agreed to be his Chaplain and he introduced his Air and Sea Cadets. Cllr Allen indicated that he would be raising funds for two charities during his Mayoral year – Huncote Animal Aid and the Leicestershire & Rutland Youth Sailing Association.

It was then moved by Cllr Hall, seconded by Cllr Ladkin and

RESOLVED – a vote of thanks be accorded to Cllr Richards for service during her term of office as Mayor.

Cllr Richards then addressed the meeting, thanking her Chaplain, Cadets and officers, and also presenting medals to her Cadets.