Issue - meetings

In response, the retiring Mayor thanked Members for their kind words and stated that he had been honoured and privileged to represent the borough during his year in office.  His year had focussed on the work of community and voluntary groups in the borough and he had attended over 426 engagements including business and charity events, talent showcases, and Telford’s 50^th birthday celebrations.  He had spent time visiting borough schools and care homes and at Christmas he had visited children at Princess Royal Hospital.

The retiring Mayor had through his fund raising launched a Grant Fund for which over £10,500 had been raised and allocated and he expressed thanks to all those who had supported this achievement.  He particularly expressed thanks to Council staff, his deputy, the Mayoress, his children and the people of Telford.