BRAINTREE council has announced a new chairman and vice-chairman. Councillor Sue Wilson will take up the role after outgoing chairman Councillor Angela Kilmartin completed her two-year term. Councillor Wilson, who was elected at an Annual General Meeting on Monday (April 19) said work to support the district has never been more vital . Councillor Wilson said: This year we have begun to see the true impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people, their families, their communities and their jobs or businesses. As a council, our work to support our residents and businesses has never been as vital. I would like my year as chairman to focus on supporting our communities and businesses through this next hurdle as we adjust to the ‘new normal’.
BRAINTREE council has announced a new chairman and vice-chairman. Councillor Sue Wilson will take up the role after outgoing chairman Councillor Angela Kilmartin completed her two-year term. Councillor Wilson, who was elected at an Annual General Meeting on Monday (April 19) said work to support the district has never been more vital . Councillor Wilson said: This year we have begun to see the true impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people, their families, their communities and their jobs or businesses. As a council, our work to support our residents and businesses has never been as vital. I would like my year as chairman to focus on supporting our communities and businesses through this next hurdle as we adjust to the ‘new normal’.
More than £5,000 has been raised for the charity founded by Doddie Weir which supports those affected by motor neurone disease. Coun. Ian Hutchinson, who is the council’s Civic Head, selected the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation as one of his chosen charities for his time in office. Rugby legend Doddie, who revealed in 2017 he was suffering from motor neurone disease, founded the charity, which aims to aid research into the disease and support those affected. Coun. Hutchinson said: “This has been a very tough time for everyone, and many of my fundraising activities have had to be cancelled, but I have been heartened by the generosity of so many people.
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