Minutes:
The Mayor welcomed Father Darcy Chesterfield-Terry to his first meeting as Mayor’s Chaplain and very much looked forward to working with him during her term of office.
Details of the Annual Civic Service were confirmed and would be held at St Thomas’ Church, Colnbrook on Sunday 6th October commencing at 11am.
Members were informed that Remembrance Sunday Service would take place on Sunday 10th November followed by the Armistice Day two-minute silence in the High Street on 11th November. Further details of the events would be communicated in due course and Members were reminded to make every effort to attend.
The Mayor noted with great sadness at the terrible incident that took place at the weekend where Elton Gashaj, a local 15 year old boy, lost his life after being stabbed. A 15 year old boy had been charged with murder and the swift response from the police and various other authorities involved, including Council staff, was commended.
Members were informed that Joan Jones, former Councillor and Mayor for 2001/2002, passed away on 6th September aged 87. Joan was a member of the council from 1973 to 1979 serving as a councillor for Wexham Court Ward and again from 1999 to 2002 for Kedermister Ward. A Civic Service of Thanksgiving would be held at St Anthony’s Church, Farnham Road and Members would be informed of the date once confirmed.
Additionally, the Mayor announced that former Councillor and Mayor for 1998 – 1999, Gurbachan Singh Thind passed away on 23rd September. Details of the funeral service would be sent out to members shortly.
The meeting held a minutes silence in memory of Joan Jones and Gurbachan Singh Thind.