Mayor's Communications
Minutes:
Cian Brennan
The Mayor reported with great sadness that Councillor Brennan’s grandson ‘Cian’ was born on Friday, 27 June 2014 but tragically died on Sunday, 29 June 2014. Cian’s funeral had been held on Wednesday, 22 July 2014.
The Mayor commented that the Council’s thoughts were with Councillor Brennan and his family at this difficult time and although no words can really help to ease the loss they bear, they were in our thoughts at this sad time. The Mayor also reported that he had sent a letter to Councillor Brennan on behalf of the Council extending deepest condolences.
Susan Ashton
The Mayor reported that Councillor Ashton’s wife, Susan was recently admitted to the Walton Centre, Liverpool, but very pleasingly she had been discharged from hospital last Thursday and was now recovering at home under the supervision of the Community Neuro Team.
The Mayor reported that he had sent a letter to Councillor Ashton on behalf of the Council, extending best wishes to Susan for a speedy recovery.
Councillor Andy Dams
The Mayor reported that Councillor Andy Dams was elected to the Council at the Elections held in May 2014, but he had been on holiday when the last Council meeting was held. The Mayor extended a warm welcome to Councillor Dams and asked him to stand up in order to introduce himself to the other Members of the Council.