Decision details

The Council considered a report which provided an update on the national World War 1 centennial (WW100) commemoration on Islay on 4 May 2018.

Decision

The Council:-

1. Recorded its appreciation to the local group, coordinated and represented by Jenni Minto, Museum of Islay Life, and the wider community on the achievement of this significant commemorative event, their commitment to ensuring a lasting legacy and the spirit of community, compassion and resilience which made the event an inspiring and unique tribute.

2. Recognised the personal contribution from the Lord Lieutenant in leading on the organisation of the commemorative event and his support for the request to the Princess Royal to attend the event on 4 May 2018.

3. Formally recorded their gratitude and appreciation of the decision of the WW100 Commemorations Panel to hold a national commemorative event on Islay and in particular to record its thanks for the personal and continuing commitment shown by Professor Drummond and his team and to those colleagues in the Scottish government, led by Mrs Marion Morris, on the planning and delivery of the event.

4. Formally recognised the contribution made by Council staff to ensuring a successful event which included staff from across Governance and Law, Roads and Amenity, Planning & Regulatory and Education Services, and to thank all these employees involved for their efforts.

(Ref: Report by the Executive Director of Customer Services dated 21 May 2018, submitted)