Decision details

The Chairman, former Councillor K Warnell opened the meeting. 

Former Councillor Warnell spoke of the numerous interesting events he had both arranged and attended during his tenure, including a bike ride on behalf of the Isabel Hospice, Music in the Garden, several quiz nights and a ball.  He was pleased to report that he had raised a total of £10,555, which had been divided between his charities, the Air Ambulance for Hertfordshire and Isabel Hospice.  The majority of the funds raised had been given to Isabel Hospice, and he had been delighted to present the charity with a cheque for £9,500. 

Former Councillor Warnell said his time as Chairman had been a marvellous experience.  He thanked Councillor Jonathan Kaye for attending several events on his behalf.  He thanked his PA for arranging his engagements, and his wife for her support throughout his year in office.

Former Councillor Warnell said he had compiled a slideshow of memorable occasions from his year as Chairman, which he invited Members to watch. 

The Leader, Councillor L Haysey, said the photo montage clearly showed the Chairman’s ability to make people feel part of the community.  In particular she recalled the moving Holocaust Memorial Day which the Chairman had shown was a truly inclusive event.  She thanked the Chairman for his dedicated service to the residents of East Hertfordshire, and presented him with a bouquet of flowers.  The Leader proposed the Council place on record its thanks to the Chairman. 

Councillor M Goldspink, seconding the proposal, thanked the Chairman on behalf of the Liberal Democrat group.  Members supported the proposal.