Issue - meetings

Councillor Weston moved that Councillor Steve Smith be elected as Lord Mayor for the 2021-2022 municipal year.

Councillor Denyer seconded the motion.

Upon being put to the vote, it was

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Steve Smith be elected as Lord Mayor of the City and County of Bristol for the 2021-2022 municipal year

Councillor Steve Smith then signed the declaration of acceptance of the office of the Lord Mayor of the City and County of Bristol.

The Lord Mayor then made his inaugural speech to Full Council.

Vote of thanks to the retiring Lord Mayor and retiring Lord Mayor’s Consort:

On the motion of Councillor Varney, seconded by Councillor Eddy, and upon being put to the vote, it was

RESOLVED:

That a vote of thanks be approved by the Full Council to the retiring Lord Mayor and Lord Mayor’s Consort in recognition of their work and duties carried out during the last two municipal years.

Councillor Jos Clark, as retiring Lord Mayor, then addressed the Full Council.

Vote of thanks to the retiring Deputy Lord Mayor and retiring Deputy Lord Mayor’s Consort:

On the motion of Councillor Pearce, seconded by Councillor Hance, and being put to the vote, it was

RESOLVED:
That a vote of thanks be approved by the Full Council to the retiring Deputy Lord Mayor and retiring Deputy Lord Mayor’s Consort in recognition of their work and duties carried out during the last municipal year.