Announcements by the Chairman
To receive any announcements through the Chair.
Minutes:
The Chairman drew the meeting’s attention to the arrangements for the day’s meeting, specifically referencing fire safety and that the meeting was being recorded for live webcast.
The Chairman stated that details of his, and the Vice-Chairman’s activities since the last meeting would be available via his blog:
http://wiltshirecouncilchair.blogspot.co.uk/
These, in summary, included:
· Royal Visits
· Armed Forces Day Celebrations
· Mayor Making And Civic Services
· Wiltshire Scout AGM
· Royal International Air Tattoo
· Royal British Legion County Parade
· Wiltshire Public Health Awards
· Wearable Fashion Show
The Chairman led the Council in paying tribute to the services and characters of ex Wiltshire Councillors Brigadier Robert Hall, Mrs Doreen Darby and Mrs Joan Savage. Members paid particular tribute to Brigadier Robert Hall who had served as Chairman of this Council. As a mark of respect, the meeting stood for a minute silence.
The Chairman then led the Council in congratulating the following Wiltshire residents for their recent awards announced in HM Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
A Knighthood awarded to:
Professor Roger Scruton from Brinkworth, for services to philosophy, teaching and public education.
CBES Awarded To:
Professor Derek Calam from Pewsey, for services to public health and the regulation of medicine; and
Mr. Adrian Leppard from Wedhampton, for services to policing and the prevention of economic crime
OBEs Awarded To:
Mr. Richard Arden from Salisbury, for services to education and international development, particularly in South Sudan
Mr. Desmond Evans from Manton, for services to the motor industry
Mr. Justin Fellows from Bishopdown, for services to defence
The Reverend John Proctor from Salisbury, for services to homeless and vulnerable people.
Mr. Stephen Segar from Ashton Keynes, for services to natural heritage and the community
MBEs Awarded To:
Mr. Mark Evans from Swindon, for services to disadvantaged young people and community relations in Wiltshire
Mr. John Rodell from Durrington, for services in support of army heavy equipment transportation
Ms Jacqueline Smith from Swindon, for services to education
Mr. Richard Warren from Hullavington, for voluntary service to the police
Dr. Rowan Whimster from Ramsbury, for services to heritage and conservation
A BEM Was Awarded To:
Mr. Christopher Pope from Swindon, for services to the scout movement and the community in Swindon