Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director – Customer Services

The Provost welcomed Commander Riches to the meeting and invited him to make a short presentation to the Council.  The Provost thanked Commander Riches for his attendance and for all the work he had undertaken for Argyll and Bute; he then wished him well in his forthcoming retirement.

The Council considered a report providing an update on the work of the WW1 Commemoration Steering Group; the work of the Armed Forces Community Covenant and the Argyll and Bute Armed Forces and Communities Partnership; and the work of the Armed Forces and Veterans Champion for Argyll and Bute.

Councillor Corry recorded his thanks to Lord Lieutenant Patrick Stewart for his contribution in his role as Chair of the Steering Board.

Councillor Elaine Robertson thanked Councillor Corry for his report and advised that she would submit the report to the War Memorial Steering Board.

Decision

The Council –

1.    Noted the report.

2.    Agreed to support the upcoming events in relation to the First World War commemorations, including the principle of a national event due to take place on Islay in 2018, with a further report on the detail being submitted to a future meeting.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Customer Services dated 17 June 2015, submitted)