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Redrok UK designed and gave out Plymouth Together car stickers while fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance;

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local artists had created some wonderful art, which had commemorated the lives lost and those injured;

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tributes were paid as part of the National Fireworks Championships;

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60 community groups and individuals had been fundraising for the families of the victims;

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the staff from The Box have carefully made sure any tributes left in Keyham were protected from the weather;

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community leaders in Keyham had passionately spoken out for their neighbours, about what they need now and in the future;

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staff from a broad range of partner agencies including Victim Support, Livewell Southwest, Plymouth Community Homes and Devon and Cornwall Police have been working with Council staff to carry out visits and be available in Keyham for those who need support;

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partners gave up their buildings so we could set up Reassurance Hubs – spaces that residents could visit if they wanted to. Our particular thanks to Ford Primary School, St Mark’s Church and the Wolseley Trust for their support;

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our children’s centres, youth service and targeted support service have been working together running fun activities for children and families in the centre of Keyham;

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we’ve sent out a support leaflet for Keyham to 5000 households, and set up a dedicated website and email address so we can make sure as many people as possible know where they can get help.

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to note the sad passing of Alderman Harold Luscombe who passed away on Sunday 22 August 2021. He was made an Honorary Alderman of the City of Plymouth on 17 February 1992. His funeral was today and attended by former Lord Mayor Alderman Mavin as the representative of Plymouth City Council. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. Harold would be missed by all who knew him. Council was asked to stand again for a minutes silence to remember Alderman Harold Luscombe;

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with regards to SailGP, the Lord Mayor thanked the Events Team and all those involved from teams across the Council that came together to make it happen. This included staff from Economic Development, Sports Development, Waste, Cleansing, Legal, Planning, Facilities, Street Services and Natural Infrastructure;

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that Reece Dunn will be awarded The Lord Mayor Achievement award, for his outstanding achievement in the Tokyo Para Olympics; Reece won 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze in the pool.

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rates of Covid 19 in Plymouth still remained stubbornly high – this was a concern to us all. The Council was looking to send out new guidance measures;

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with regards to Keyham – this was the first formal council meeting since the tragic event which rocked the city. Lee, Sophie, Kate, Steven and Maxine remained in the city’s thoughts and would not be forgotten. Thanks was offered to the first responders that who bravely ran to the aid of the people in Keyham on that night. Council staff were also thanked due to their tireless work to support residents and those affected;

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a Plymouth together website had been set up so support, update and advice could be found;

www.plymouthtogether.co.uk

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Livewell SW, Plymouth Community Homes, Devon and Cornwall Police, Community Groups and Local and Neighbouring Ward Councillors were thanked for their support in responding to the incident in Keyham;

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the Conservative administration had completed its first 100 days and its commitment to complete 22 commitments to make Plymouth the place to work, live or visit in the South West;

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with regards to the Covid business grants – the final scheme closed and the Council had administered 16 separate schemes and paid out £92, 518, 530 in funding and made 19,435 payments to 7,440 business; staff were thanked who worked over and above to deliver;

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SailGP – the total economic benefit to Plymouth from hosting the event equalled £6.9m total spend of £8.9m of spectators, organisers and the teams – had it not been for covid then the benefit to Plymouth could have been £10m; 6270 people watched from the Hoe;

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The Box – the Leader was invited to join the Australian High Commissioner to attend the launch of the UK and Australia Season 21/22 at the British museum – was invited to see the Indigenous and Australia Museum;

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a video was to be shown to Council – on Sunday 29 August Plymouth joined by the Hatching take flight from the Hoe and soar across the sea; the giant dragon puppet transformed into a kite and everyone watched in awe.