Minutes:
It
was with great sadness that the Mayor announced that the death of former
Councillor Ken Palmer who was a Member of both the former Neath Borough Council
and this Authority, and Mayor of Neath Borough Council between 1993 and 1994.
Members
were also reminded of the sad death of Carl Sargeant,
the former Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children.
As
a mark of respect Members stood for a Minute’s silence.
The
Mayor also gave Members an update on Councillor Martin Ellis, who had recently
been admitted to hospital and on behalf of Council wished
him a speedy recovery.
The
Mayor also welcomed the new Councillor for the Bryncoch
South Ward, Councillor Jo Hale.