Agenda item - Mayor's Communications.

62.1       The Mayor stated that on behalf of all councillors, he wished to thank officers for the magnificent achievement of enabling the Council to be regarded as a 4 star and improving authority in the recent assessment, which he felt, was a compliment to everyone associated with the council.

62.2       The Mayor stated that he was pleased to inform Members that the Council had been awarded Beacon Status for the Night-time Economy and had achieved the Investors in People Standard, both of which were a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the officers involved. 

62.3       The Mayor then invited Councillor Mears to come forward and present the Beacon Award to the Assistant Director for Public Safety, Judith Macho.

62.4       The Mayor then invited Councillor Fallon-Khan to come forward and present the IiP award to the Assistant Director of Improvement and Organisational Development, Janice Millman.

62.5       The Mayor then reminded council that tickets to the Variety Show on the evening of the 20^th March in aid of his charities were still available and hoped Members would attend.