Issue - meetings

Including a presentation from the Mayor’s Chaplain on the role of chaplaincy.

History of Chaplaincy

The Mayor welcomed her Chaplain Reverend Roy to the meeting to explain about the history of chaplaincy.

Updates from the Mayor

·         The Mayor was pleased to announce that  the two waste trucks had been named.

·         The Mayor thanked everyone who had supported her Business Forum on Apprenticeships which was held on 23 February 2018. Over a hundred people had attended the event with businesses represented such as Fujitsu; Dell; Honda; JLP; Waitrose; Berkely Homes and Legal and General. Among the presenters had been Steve Nicholson of the National Apprenticeship Service and MP Dr Philip Lee. The event had been organised to focus on how the borough’s schools and businesses work together to give students an alternative to university and have a long and rewarding career. She also thanked Councillor Dr Barnard for his role on the Q&A Board.

·         Due to the adverse weather conditions the Charity Quiz Night had been rescheduled from Friday 2 March to Friday 23 March at Easthampstead Park Conference Centre.

·         The Mayor  reminded colleagues of upcoming charity events e.g. Sky Dive on 22 April, Golf event on 27 April and Shoot on 29 April.

·         The Mayor  asked everyone to save the date for her end of year celebration which was being held on Friday 11 May at Coppid Beech.

Mayor’s Business Forum

Councillor Dr Barnard reiterated that he was pleased to see school leaders and the Bracknell and Wokingham College represented at the Business Forum as he considered it was key to offer students an alternative to University.

The Mayor presented him with a certificate in recognition of his contribution to the event.

Recycling Incentive Scheme

Councillor Mrs Hayes OBE advised the members present that the Council’s waste partner, Suez, gave the Council £1k per quarter to give to local organisations and initiatives. The names of 45 organisations which had received such funding over the past three years were shown on the chamber’s screens. She encouraged Councillors to nominate recipients in their Wards and explained that it was donated blue bin points which allocated funds. She handed cheques to Councillor Mrs Birch on behalf of Birch Hill Pre School and Councillor Peacey on behalf of 1st Warfield Girl Guides.

Dogs for Good Charity

Councillor D Birch reported to the meeting that the first charity of its kind, which used dogs to assist vulnerable people and people with autism to lead fuller lives, would be showcased at Crufts on 9 March 2018.