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Mayor's Announcements

Meeting: 24/04/2019 - Council (Item 46)

Mayor's Announcements

Minutes:

Everyone Active

Councillor McCracken informed members that the internal renovations at Bracknell Leisure Centre were now complete following Everyone Active’s first year on site. The leisure centre now offered a larger gym and studio, and refurbished changing rooms and café. Members were encouraged to go and visit the new facilities.

 

21st Anniversary Trees

Councillor McCracken reported that Councillors had been planting commemorative trees in towns and parishes across the Borough to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Bracknell Forest Council as a Unitary Authority.

 

Loo of the Year

Councillor McCracken reported that the Council had again, for the 25th consecutive year, won the Loo of the Year award for the facilities at The Look Out, retaining its Platinum status.

 

Crowthorne Fire Station

Councillor Dudley informed members that Crowthorne Fire Station was being rebuilt to become a tri-service station, housing Fire, Police and South Central Ambulance Service. The new station would include a community room for local use. Councillor Dudley thanked Wellington College for accommodating the Fire Service during the building work.

 

Mayoress Diane Finch

Councillor Bettison led Members in remembering the late Mayoress, who had passed away on 23 March 2019.

 

Diane Finch had been a well-known figure across the Borough, having worked in healthcare, secretarial roles and with the parish councils. She had also been a keen volunteer with the Cub Scouts. Diane had also been a member of Garth Conservatives with her husband, Councillor Alvin Finch, and had stood for the Conservatives at a number of local elections. Councillor Bettison commented that she would be greatly missed.

 

Members stepping down

Councillor Bettison recognised the service of those Councillors who were not standing for re-election; Councillors Mrs Angell, Finnie,  McCracken, Mrs McCracken, Peacey, Philips, Thompson and Worrall. These Councillors had served a combined total of 153 years, and Councillor Bettison commented that the efforts of these individuals was recognised and appreciated. 

 

Mayoral Facebook page

The Mayor reminded Members that they could view updates of his recent engagements on his Facebook page.


 

Contact Information

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Email: committee@bracknell-forest.gov.uk