The Mayor reported on his activities since being elected on
28 May 2021 and attendance at the following events:
- the
funeral of an ex Mayoress who had recently passed away which was Jim
Courtney’s wife. He reported that
it was a sad occasion but well attended.
- Soroptimists
meeting – he confirmed that Soroptimists were a group of feminists who
help empower women throughout the world.
He reported that he really enjoyed the engagement and found it very
interesting.
- Opening
of the Library at Hill View School - he highlighted the excellent work
that all the children had done in redesigning their library and had
thoroughly enjoyed the event.
- Flag
raising ceremony for Armed Forces Day attended by the Chairman of BCP
Council and the Mayors of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
The Mayor asked the Charter Trustees if they had events that
they would like him to attend to let him know and if he was free, he would be
happy to attend. In particular he
highlighted the need to support businesses following the impact of Covid.