(a)        To receive announcements from the Lord Mayor, Chief Executive, Assistant Director for Finance or Head of Legal Services;

(b)        To receive announcements from the Leader, Cabinet Members or Committee Chairs.

The Lord Mayor made the following announcements:

(a)        Alderman Sylvia Bellamy – Members were advised that Alderman Sylvia Bellamy passed away in September.

(b)        Alderman Joan Stopperton – Members were advised of further sad news that Alderman Joan Stopperton had passed away.

As a mark of respect for Alderman Sylvia Bellamy and Alderman Joan Stopperton, Members observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect.

(c)        The Lord Mayor welcomed members of staff to the Council and presented certificates and trophies to individuals and team who had been successful in achieving the following:

·                     Customer Service Excellence Award – Craig Fritzche, Sandy Whitehead, Karen Adamson and Carly Wills from the Customer Service Team;

·                     South West Business Insider Award – Councillor Bowyer and David Draffan;

·                     Devon Tourism Award – Councillor Bowyer, Councillor Jordan, Jamie Yabsley and Steve Donald;

·                     Cost Sector Catering Education Award 2016, LACA Business of the Year 2016, EDUcatering Magazine:  Local Authority Caterer of the Year 2016 – Rebecca Doran, Claire Pertiller and Paula Walsh.

(d)        Announcements from the Leader, Councillor Bowyer:

·                     Devonport Dockyard, Stonehouse Barracks and Royal Citadel closure;

·                     Student accommodation.

(e)        Announcement from the Deputy Leader, Councillor Nicholson:

·                     Peninsula Rail Taskforce 20 year plan.

(f)         Announcement from the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, Councillor Mrs Bowyer:

·                     Update on progress on the motion on notice on GP surgeries and the potential closure of the Cumberland Centre.

(g)        Announcement from the Chair of the Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Panel, Councillor Mrs Aspinall:

·                     Following the recent motion on notice on NHS proposals not to re-procure GP surgeries, the panel met on 6 October 2016 to consider information provided by NHS England and other contributors.  The Panel made a number of recommendations but were unable to make a formal referral to the Secretary of State.