Decision details

It was formally proposed by Councillor Jane Fitzsimons, and seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton, that Councillor Steve Holgate be elected as Deputy Mayor for the forthcoming Council Year.  Councillor Holgate introduced his Deputy Mayoress, Mrs Emma Adlam.

Decision: that Councillor Steve Holgate be elected as Deputy Mayor for the Borough of Chorley for the forthcoming Council year.

There was a brief adjournment to allow the Retiring Mayor and Consort; the newly elected Mayor and her Consort; and the newly elected Deputy Mayor and Mayoress to exchange robes and badges of office.

Councillor Hasina Khan in the Chair

On resuming the meeting, Councillor Hasina Khan signed the declaration of acceptance of office of Mayor, and thanked Councillors for her appointment. She introduced her Consort for the year, her husband Zafar Khan and presented him with his badge of office.

Councillor Steve Holgate signed the declaration of acceptance of office of Deputy Mayor, and thanked Councillors for his appointment.