Oakham Town Council Holds Annual General Meeting
The Oakham Town Council held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Here's a summary of the key events:
Councillor Adam Lowe was elected as the new Chairman and will also serve as Mayor.
Chris Nix was re-elected for a second term as Vice Chairman.
A Rutland County Councillor addressed the meeting, highlighting the importance of repairing the connection between the Town Council and the County Council.
Standing committees for Recreation & Planning, Staffing, and Finance were appointed.
Working groups for Economic Strategy, Promotions, Policies & Procedures, Oakham Skate Park, and Environmental issues were established.
Councillors were assigned roles as representatives to various organisations like Citizens Advice, the Memorial Institute, and the Parish Council Forum.
A calendar of meetings for the 2024-2025 year was approved.
The Chairman's allowance for the coming year was set at £2,000.
The Council reviewed bank statements for April 2024 and the Internal Audit Report.
Councillors agreed to accept a statue of Queen Elizabeth II as a gift to the town, if offered, with no additional insurance costs.
The next Town Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024.
The Town Clerk provided a positive report on council improvements and expressed a sense of pride in working for Oakham Town Council.
