Issue - meetings
TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR, LEADER OF THE COUNCIL, MEMBERS OF THE CABINET OR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Meeting: 23/01/2013 - Council (Item 4)
TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS (IF ANY) FROM THE SPEAKER OF THE COUNCIL OR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Decision:
Respects were paid to former Councillors Jan Alam, a former Deputy Leader of the authority, and Monir Ahmed, a former Ceremonial Mayor of Tower Hamlets, who had each died recently.
A minute’s silence was observed in memory of former Councillors Alam and Ahmed and in recognition of their contribution to the Borough.
Minutes:
The Speaker stated that Members may be aware that former Councillors Jan Alam, a former Deputy Leader of the authority, and Monir Ahmed, a former Ceremonial Mayor of Tower Hamlets, had sadly each died recently.
Both were dedicated public servants and at the invitation of the Speaker a minute’s silence was observed in memory of former Councillors Alam and Ahmed and in recognition of their contribution to the Borough.