ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND/OR THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Minutes:
The Mayor advised that given the continuing Covid-19 pandemic face to face visits or holding any charity events had not been possible, however virtual meetings have been taking place with schools and churches in the area.
The Mayor informed Members of the Winter Ready Programme sessions that he had regularly taken part in, along with our residents and encourage all Councillors to sign up.
The Mayor and other members paid tribute to Councillor Iain Ashcroft, conservative member for Hesketh-with Becconsall Ward and advised that he would be retiring as a Councillor. The Mayor thanked Councillor Ashcroft for his service to the Council and wished him well for the future.