Councillor Newton, having disclosed a
pecuniary interest in the item, indicated that he would not take
part in the discussion or vote and left the room.
The Chairman introduced the report proposing a
draft Plaques and People Protocol, and gave a presentation
outlining the plaques that are currently situated around the
borough.
It was stated that:
·
The design of plaques situated in the borough had been ad hoc to
date;
·
A standard plaque design was recommended, which consisted of a set
size, in slate, with the name of the person or event in gold and
other text in white;
·
There was no record of the process by which names had been selected
to be painted in the town hall chamber. There were nine spaces
left, and so the draft protocol recommended the same process be
used to select names for this purpose.
RESOLVED:
1.
That the report be noted;
2.
That the matter of a Plaques and People Protocol be taken further
and an officer’s report on the item be presented to a future
meeting of the Committee.
For –
8
Against – 0
Abstain – 0