Agenda and minutes

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The Lord Mayor welcomed all attendees to the meeting, and made a safety announcement in relation to the fire/emergency evacuation procedure.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors English, Godwin, Hance, Quartley, Windows and Wright.

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indicate the relevant agenda item, the nature of the interest and in

particular whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest.

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inclusion.

None.

The Full Council considered a report recommending the appointment of His Honour Judge Peter Michael Blair QC as the Honorary Recorder of Bristol.

The Lord Mayor moved the appointment of His Honour Judge Peter Michael Blair QC as the Honorary Recorder of Bristol.

Councillor Eddy seconded the nomination.

Upon being put to the vote, it was

RESOLVED:

That His Honour Judge Peter Michael Blair QC be appointed as the Honorary Recorder of Bristol.

His Honour Judge Peter Michael Blair QC then received his certificate of appointment from the Lord Mayor.

His Honour Judge Peter Michael Blair QC then addressed the Full Council.

The Lord Mayor then concluded the meeting, adding his congratulations to His Honour Judge Peter Michael Blair QC on this appointment.