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RESOLVED that the Council record its appreciation for the able and courteous manner in which Councillor Choules and Mrs Choules have discharged the duties of Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress during the past year.

Councillor Branston presented, on behalf of the Council, the retiring Lord Mayor's and retiring Lady Mayoress’ badges.

The retiring Lord Mayor returned thanks.

RESOLVED that the Council record its appreciation for the able and courteous manner in which Councillor Sheldon and Mr B Sheldon have discharged the duties of Deputy Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor’s Escort during the past year.

The retiring Deputy Lord Mayor returned thanks.

*Councillor Shiel was taken ill during consideration of this item of business and left the Council chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

(*Amendment to the minutes agreed by Council on 19 July 2011)

RESOLVED that the Council record its appreciation for the able and courteous manner in which Councillor Winterbottom and Mrs J. Winterbottom have discharged the duties of Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress during the past year.

Councillor Mrs Henson presented, on behalf of the Council, the retiring Lord Mayor's and retiring Lady Mayoress’ badges.

The retiring Lord Mayor returned thanks.

RESOLVED that the Council record its appreciation for the able and courteous manner in which Councillor Mrs Smith and Mr Phillips have discharged the duties of Deputy Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor’s Escort during the past year.

The retiring Deputy Lord Mayor returned thanks.