Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
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:-
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
Publication date: 29/06/2018
Date of decision: 28/06/2018
Decided at meeting: 28/06/2018 - Argyll and Bute Council
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