Agenda item

Members were pleased that a commemorative plaque was to be commissioned, in order to pay respect to the role the Twinning Partnership had in the aftermath of the Second World War.

Decision:

1.    That the proposal to formally secede from the 1996 Twinning Partnership arrangement be approved;

2.    That a commemorative plaque be commissioned to recognise the partnership and links of friendship which had developed between the twinned towns over the past two decades.

Reason for Decision:

To bring the Council’s involvement in the Twinning Partnership formally to an end.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

This item has been subject to informal consultation and discussions with relevant officers and stakeholders.