Decision details

Councillor Hunt, Chair of Council addressed Council and summarised her role over the past three years.  During this time, she had attended many engagements, there had been many highs and lows and she had learned many values and thanked everyone for their patience, empathy and kindness.  She had attended her final event today for the official opening of the new Ilfracombe Seafront Play Area.  She highlighted the Civic Services and Charity ball that she had held during this time and thanked everyone for supporting her and raising funding for various charities.  She thanked Councillor Walker for her support as Vice-Chair.  She also thanked the Chief Executive, Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer for their support.  She thanked the Chair’s secretary and the Corporate and Community Services team for their support.  She also thanked Councillor Worden for acting as chaplain and all Councillors and staff for their support which she was eternally grateful.

The Chair called for nominations.

It was moved by Councillor Worden and seconded by Councillor Cann “that Councillor Walker be appointed Chair of Council for the 2024/25 municipal year”.

Councillor Worden thanked Councillor Hunt for being Chair for the past three years and she had done an excellent job in representing the Council at many events.

Councillor Roome thanked Councillor Hunt on behalf of the Council for all that she had achieved over the past three years and for what she had achieved for the community.

Councillors Bushell, Crabb and Prowse echoed the comments made by Councillors Roome and Worden.

RESOLVED that Councillor Walker be appointed Chair of Council for the 2024/25 municipal year.

Councillor Hunt presented Councillor Walker with the chain of office.

Councillor Walker took the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and presented Councillor Hunt with a past chairs badge in recognition of her role as Chair of the Council.