Notice of Motion from Cllr Bullivant - lasting memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges the accession of King Charles III
The following motion on a lasting memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledging the accession of King Charles III has been presented by Cllr Bullivant and supported by Cllrs Jeffrey, Kerswell, Purser, Russell and Thorne to Council on 29 November 2022 and deferred to the Executive for consideration.
That this Council creates a lasting memorial to our late Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges the accession of King Charles III by planting two trees (trees of appropriate size and type) in prominent and appropriate locations within the grounds of Old Forde House. One tree to the memory of Queen Elizabeth and one tree to commemorate the accession of King Charles.
Also, that all District Councillors are invited to meet the cost of acquiring and planting the trees through a contribution from their individual community funds.
Minutes:
Cllr Bullivant presented his Notice of Motion for a lasting memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II and that acknowledged the accession of King Charles III.
RECOMMENDED to Council that this Council creates a lasting memorial to our late Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges the accession of King Charles III by planting two trees (trees of appropriate size and type) in prominent and appropriate locations within the grounds of Old Forde House. One tree to the memory of Queen Elizabeth and one tree to commemorate the accession of King Charles. The cost of acquiring and planting the trees be funded by unspent Councillor Community Funds (when the scheme closes at the end of February 2023) and if required through other budget savings in this financial year.
An invitation be extended to the Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, the Royal Household, the Districts Town Mayors and the Chairs of the Town and Parish Councils to attend the tree planting ceremony.