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Chairman's business

Meeting: 11/02/2020 - Full Council (Item 53)

Chairman's business

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Minutes:

DAVID AMIES

 

52.1     The Chairman referred to the death in January of a former colleague, David Amies who had represented the Battle division from 1981 to 1989. On behalf of the Council the Chairman offered his condolences to David’s family and friends. The Council stood in silence as a mark of respect to David Amies.

NEW YEAR’S HONOURS

52.2     On behalf of the Council, the Chairman congratulated all those who lived or worked in East Sussex who were recognised in the New Year’s honours.

CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUCEMENTS

52.3     The Chairman reported that he and the Vice-Chairman had attended a number of events since the last Council including the Wealden Works annual awards event to celebrate young people’s achievements, the opening of the Grove Theatre, Eastbourne, the Bangladesh Victory Day and Human Rights Day at Eastbourne Town Hall, a Holocaust memorial event in Eastbourne, the national apprenticeship week event in Lewes and a number of carol services.

CHINESE NEW YEAR

52.4     The Chairman reported that the Chinese New Year had begun on 25 January and wished all a happy Chinese New Year.

 

PRAYERS

52.5     The Chairman thanked Reverend Steve Daughtery for leading the prayers before the meeting.

 

PETITIONS

 

52.6     The following petitions were presented by members immediately before the meeting:

 

Councillor Daniel Shing                                                                                            

- calling on the County Council to rebuild damaged areas and repair potholes in St John Road, Polegate 

 

Councillors Stephen Shing                                                                                            

- calling on the County Council to reinstate £5m funding for walking and cycling strategies

 

Councillor Stephen Shing

 

- calling on the County Council to resurface Coopers Hill, Willingdon 

 

Councillor John Ungar (on behalf of Councillor Rodohan)

- calling on the County Council to introduce parking restrictions and residents’ permits for streets around Hartfield Square and Upperton Gardens area, Eastbourne