The Mayor welcomed those newly elected Councillors and congratulated those Members who had retained their seats at the recent local elections. She referred also to the provisions of the Code of Conduct for Members and reminded the Council of its obligations in relation to conduct at meetings.

The Mayor advised the Council that Brian Ellis (Principal Committee Officer) was attending his last meeting of the Council prior to retirement in June. She commended Brian for 37 years of service and, on behalf of the Council, accorded him her very best wishes for a long and happy retirement.

It was with deep regret that the Mayor referred to the recent death of Hon Alderman Ken Fox, Mayor of Wirral (1975-76) and Labour Councillor, County Borough of Wallasey (1967-73) and Wirral Borough Council Leasowe Ward (1974-91). The Council stood in silent tribute to his memory.

The Mayor also welcomed those newly elected Councillors and congratulated those Members who had retained their seats at the recent local elections.