[To receive the Mayor’s announcements]
Minutes:
1.Minute’s Silence for HM The Queen
The Mayor was saddened to announce the death of our much-loved and admired Queen Elizabeth II who ruled for an unequalled 70 years.
The Council stood in silent tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
2. Queen’s Award for Volunteers
The Mayor reported that she attended the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service awards
ceremony at the Birmingham Hippodrome. She
was pleased to report that awards had been presented to the
following groups:
· Let Us Play,
· The Way Youth Zone Mentoring Programme,
· The Staffordshire Regiment Association Wolverhampton Branch.
The Mayor added, at the ceremony, Strategic Health Lead - Ric Bravery, was presented with a planter from the ‘Tree of Trees’ sculpture which had kindly been donated for display in the Mayoral Suite.
The Mayor offered thanks on behalf of the Council to all the volunteers.
3. Black History Month Celebrations
The Mayor reported that City of Wolverhampton Council had hosted an active Black History Month during October. She reported that this year’s theme had been ‘Time for Change – Action Not Words’. The Mayor had hosted a number of events throughout the month.
The Mayor added the month
concluded with the Mayor’s closing ‘Dare to
Dream’ event held in the City Suite, co-hosted by Jay Blades
MBE, aimed at inspiring the next generation to know their worth and
achieve their full potential.
4. Diwali Mela Celebrations Phoenix Park
The Mayor had the honour of switching on the lights at the City’s Diwali Mela event in Phoenix Park last month attended by thousands of people. She added it was a fantastic event with the Council working in partnership with the Elias Mattu Foundation and community.
5.Fireworks Spectacular
The Mayor and Consort would be attending the city’s annual firework spectacular which takes place on Saturday, 5th November at Wolverhampton Racecourse. It was a family-friendly event that was expected to draw an audience of around 18,000.
6. Remembrance Events
The Mayor reported that on Friday, 11th November, she would be joined by Deputy Lieutenant Levermore MBE at the Cenotaph for the Royal British Legion annual Armistice service.
The Mayor reported that on Saturday, 12th November, she would be joined by Deputy Lieutenant Brendan Connor OBE, members of the Princess Irene Brigade and their Commander, Col Von Kempen, along with RBL members for the annual Dutch War Graves Remembrance service at Jeffcock Cemetery.
The Mayor reported that on Sunday, 13th November, the Annual Remembrance Drumhead Service and Church Service would be held.
The Mayor encouraged all to attend these very poignant acts of remembrance.
7. Wolverhampton's Youth MPs
The Mayor reported, Gregory MacDonald and Lshae Green would take part in the Youth Parliament Debates on Friday 4 November 2022 at the House of Commons, with the subjects selected following the national Make Your Mark ballot earlier this year. She added over 10,000 votes were cast by young people in Wolverhampton, the highest turnout in the West Midlands, with young people voting on issues that matter most for them.