Decision details

It was moved by Councillor Turner, seconded by Councillor V E Guglielmi and:

RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, Councillor Platt be elected Chairman of the Council for the 2017/2018 municipal year.

Councillor Platt was thereupon invested with the badge and Chain of Office and made a Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

Councillor Platt thanked his proposer and thanked Members for the honour of being Chairman of the Council. He paid tribute to Councillor Chapman, and her husband, for their fantastic year in Office and stated that they should be proud of their efforts. He stated that being Councillor Chapman’s Vice-Chairman had been a pleasure.

Councillor Platt informed Council that the theme for his year in office would be “This Is Tendring” which would be a celebration of the District and all of its diversity and attractions and also of the work of the Council.

Councillor Platt also informed Members that his nominated Charities for the year would be the RNLI (the local District Stations), Prostate Cancer, St Helena Hospice (Clacton) and Guide Dogs for the Blind. He also indicated that he would announce further charities that he wished to support at a later date.

Councillor Platt then gave Councillor Chapman her Past Chairman’s Badge together with a memento of her year in Office.

Councillor Chapman then addressed the Council and stated that it had been an honour and a privilege to be Chairman. She had had a fantastic year with many highlights and had met some wonderful people. She thanked Councillor Platt, her consort, friends, family, Members and Officers (especially Nigel Brown, Elizabeth Ridout, Sophie Hickson  and Emma Haward) for all their support.

Councillor Chapman was delighted to announce that over £13,400 had been raised for her two nominated charities; the Tendring Specialist Stroke Service and The Swimming Trust.

 Finally, Councillor Chapman wished Councillor Platt best wishes for a successful year in Office.