Decision details
Election of a Chair
Decision Maker: Council
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
Councillor Mark Harris opened the meeting and then stood down for the first item on the agenda. Councillor Ray Brassington welcomed councillors, members of the public present, and those watching online. He introduced the first item of business, being the election of the Chair of Council for the Civic Year 2026/27, and called for nominations.
Councillor Juliet Layton stood to nominate Councillor Mark Harris for a second term, commenting on his excellent chairing over the past twelve months.
Councillor Tony Dale seconded the nomination.
There wereno furthernominations forthe positionof Chairof Council,so the nomination was put to a vote and agreed by Council.
Voting Record
30 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions
Having beenelected, CouncillorHarris signedthe Declarationof Acceptanceof Office as Chair.The Proper Officer witnessed the signature.
Councillor Harris expressed his gratitude for the honour of being re-elected Chair of Council and affirmed his commitment to the role.
Publication date: 20/05/2026
Date of decision: 20/05/2026
Decided at meeting: 20/05/2026 - Council