Issue - meetings
Mayor's Announcements
Meeting: 18/11/2024 - Council (Item 4.)
Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received)
To receive any announcements from the Mayor.
Additional documents:
Meeting: 19/09/2024 - Council (Item 5)
Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received)
To receive any announcements from the Mayor.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Mayor made the following announcements:
(i) 999 Emergency Services Flag Raising
The Mayor began his announcements by paying tribute to all those who worked and volunteered across the emergency services.
In order to recognise and celebrate their dedication and contribution he advised he was honoured to have hosted a flag raising ceremony for Emergency Services Day on the 9 September 24 which had also commemorated over 7,500 members of the UK emergency services who had tragically lost their lives in the line of duty over the last 200 years.
(ii) Death of Bishop Ann Roberts
The Mayor advised it was with much sadness he had to inform members about the recent death of Bishop Ann Roberts.
In paying tribute to Bishop Ann Roberts, the Mayor recognised the vital role she had played within local communities across Brent, including having started the Young Mum’s project, now known as Brent Family Support, over 47 years ago. In acknowledging her tireless work and effort to support young mothers and disadvantaged families the Mayor highlighted how much she would be missed and on behalf of the London Borough of Brent, ended by offering heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bishop Ann Roberts.
Before moving on, all members were asked to join the Mayor in observing a minutes silence in memoryof Bishop Ann Roberts.
All present at the meeting then stood to join the Mayor in observing a minutes silence.
(iii) Petitions
As a final announcement, the Mayor referred members to the list of current petitions tabled at the meeting, in accordance with Standing Orders which also detailed the action being taken to deal with them.
Meeting: 08/07/2024 - Council (Item 5)
Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received)
To receive any announcements from the Mayor.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Mayor made the following announcements:
(i) Queens Park By-Election result
The Mayor began his announcements by congratulating and welcoming Lesley Smith as the newly elected councillor for Queens Park ward, following the outcome of a by-election held on Thursday 4 July 2024.
The opportunity was also taken to formally thank the Chief Executive and all other staff involved in the successful delivery of not only the by-election but also the Parliamentary elections held at the same time, recognising the enormous amount of effort to organise both events in such a short timescale.
(ii) Kings Birthday Honours List
On behalf of both himself and the Council, the Mayor asked all members to join him in congratulating all those with a connection to Brent who had received an honour in the Kings 2024 Birthday Honours list.
(iii) London Youth Games
In concluding his announcements, the Mayor took the opportunity to congratulate Brent Schools Girls FA for making history by winning the girls London Youth Games competition for the first time.
The team from Brent had comprised of girls from all over the borough and had defeated several other boroughs on their way to the final with the squad looking forward to visiting the Civic Centre in order to receive certificates and celebrate their historic victory. Recognising the achievement, the Mayor also thanked the coaches and other volunteers involved for their efforts and dedication in support of the team.
(iv) Petitions
As a final announcement, the Mayor referred members to the list of current petitions tabled at the meeting, in accordance with Standing Orders which also detailed the action being taken to deal with them.