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Minutes:
The Chairman made the following announcements:
Her late Queen Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Chairman thanked everyone for all the tributes and condolences from around the county following the very sad death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He commented on Her Late Majesty’s previous visits to Wiltshire which included Salisbury Cathedral during her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in 2012, most recently visiting DSTL Porton Down in October 2020, and military engagements, including meeting the Royal Welsh Regiment in Tidworth in 2017.
The Council noted that many tributes had been received in books of condolence that were available online at council hubs and libraries. The Chairman also acknowledged the many local events and memorial services that took place to honour and remember Her Majesty, and he thanked the local councils and communities up and down the county for their efforts during this historic time.
Councillor Mary Webb
The Chairman reported the sad passing of Councillor Mary Webb in August 2022. Councillor Webb was a Wiltshire and Salisbury City Councillor, representing St. Paul’s Ward from May 2021 to August 2022, and a longstanding member of the business community in Salisbury.
Mrs Jean Potter, MVO
The Chairman reported the sad death of Mrs Jean Potter which was announced on Thursday, 23rd June, 2022, following a long battle with cancer.
It was noted that Jean joined Wiltshire County Council in 1972 and had a long and successful career with the Council. Jean retired from her position as Assistant Clerk to the Lieutenancy in January, 2017.
Lt-Col Derek Jarvis, DFC
The Chairman reported the sad death of Lt-Col Derek Jarvis, DFC, former Chairman of Wiltshire County Council from 2000-2001, that was announced in July 2022.
Lady Benson, OBE, DL
The Chairman reported the sad death of Lady Benson, OBE, DL, wife of Sir Christopher Benson of Salisbury, which was announced on 1st August, 2022. Lady Benson was Mayor of Salisbury from 1969 – 1970 and was an Honorary Freeman of the City. Lady Benson was a former Wiltshire County Councillor and was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire in 1997.
Councillor Roger Hubbard
The Chairman reported the death of former North Wiltshire District Councillor Roger Hubbard, who sadly passed away on 11 June 2022. He was a Member of the North Wiltshire District Council in the 1980’s and represented Pickwick ward in Corsham.
The Council stood for a minute’s silence to honour the passing of The Queen, Councillor Mary Webb, and others mentioned above.
The late Queens Birthday Honours List
The Chairman reported on the following Wiltshire residents received honours in the last Birthday honours list.
OBE
Virginia Bennett
Christopher Laurence
Warren Marks
MBE
Angela Burns
Gillian Clarke
Norman Edwards
Susan Wills
BEM
Jayne Begley
Rebekah Hartley
Events Attended by the Chairman, Councillor Stuart Wheeler from Tuesday, 17 May 2022:
· Wednesday 18May 2022 Chippenham Town Council Mayor’s Investiture, Chippenham Town Hall.
· Thursday 19 May 2022 Devizes Town Council Mayor Making and Reception, Devizes Town Hall.
· Saturday 4 June 2022 Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving, Salisbury Cathedral.
· Saturday 26 June 2022 Malmesbury Town Council Choral Evensong, Malmesbury Abbey.
· Sunday 17 July 2022 Chippenham Town Council Civic Service and Reception, St. Andrew’s Church, Chippenham.
· Saturday 13 August 2022 Chippenham Town Council Wiltshire & Swindon Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, Town Hall.
· Sunday 11 September 2022 The Proclamation reading of HM King Charles III by the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, The Marchioness of Lansdowne, County Hall.
· Sunday 25 September 2022 The Best Kept Village Competition Presentation Day, visiting Whiteparish, Hindon, Rushall and Bratton.
· Thursday 13 October 2022 WRFCA HM Lord-Lieutenant Awards ceremony for the County of Wiltshire, Salisbury Guildhall
Events Attended by the Vice-Chairman, Councillor James Sheppard from Tuesday, 17 May 2022:
· Sunday 19 June 2022 The Mayor of Devizes Inaugural Church Service, St. John’s Church.
· Friday 2 September 2022 Hosted the Merchant Navy Day Flag Raising Ceremony, County Hall.
· Saturday 3 September 2022 Chippenham Town Council’s Merchant Navy Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Celebrations.