Council received a report of the Mayor setting out details of the Deputy Mayor, members of the Cabinet and Portfolio Holders and their responsibilities.

Welcoming new and returning councillors, the Mayor paid tribute to his two former Portfolio Holders Karen Collett and Iain Sharpe for their service to the town following their decision to step down at the last election.

RESOLVED –

1.          that the appointments made by the Mayor be noted

2.          that Council agrees an increase in the members remuneration budget of £11,504.