Minutes:
The Chair made the following announcements:-
· The Chair wished to thank Menter Môn for arranging various processions to note the St David’s Day occasion. She said that she had the privilege of attending the procession held in Llangefni and it was nice to see so many young local school children celebrating what it is to be Welsh. The Schools of Anglesey also celebrated St David’s Day. Ysgol Henblas received a very special message from the Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod, Mererid Hopwood.
· The Chair referred that the North Wales Choir Festival was held in Llandudno over the weekend and Anglesey Youth Choir came first in the Show Choir Category and came second in the Young Voices Category.
· Congratulations extended to Mr Tom Bown from Llannerchymedd. Mr Bown has been measuring rainfall every day since 1948 and continues the family tradition which began with his grandfather. He was recently honoured for his services by the Met Office and Natural Resources Wales.
· Congratulations extended to Mr Peter Jones from Anglesey who has recently been honoured with an MBE following recognition of his services towards the peat land of Wales. Mr Jones is a specialist Senior Consultant with Natural Resources Wales for peat ecosystems across Wales.
· The Chair extended best wishes to the Finney’s Chip Shop in Benllech who have reached the Final of the ‘Takeaway of the Year’ category in the National Federation of Fish Fryers awards. These are the most prestigious awards in the industry.
· Congratulations extended to Mr Tomos Parry, originally from Anglesey, in gaining his second Michelin Star. He gained his first Michelin star back in 2018 for his restaurant ‘Brat’ in London and he has now been successful in gaining his second star with his new restaurant ‘Mountain’.
· Congratulations extended to the young athlete Eli Jones for becoming the indoor 60 meters and 200 meters Welsh Under 20’s Champion.
· Congratulations also extended to Meinir Thomas from Llangefni who has once again been chosen for the Wales’ Masters Over 55’s Hockey Squad. She will compete in three competitions – the Home Nations Championships in Nottingham, a four-country competition in Germany and the World Cup in New Zealand in November.
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Condolences was extended to the family of former Councillor Vaughan Hughes who passed away at the beginning of the new year. Mr Hughes had been a County Councillor for ten years and before that was a well-known broadcaster, presenter and tv producer. He was also the Editor of the magazine ‘Barn’ right up to his death. He spent most of his life in Anglesey and was passionate towards the Island. There will be an annual memorial prize in his name at Eisteddfod Môn.
Condolences also extended to the family of Mr Iolo Trefri Owen who recently passed away. He was a farmer and innovative businessman. He received the privilege of opening the Anglesey Winter Fair in 2021 as recognition of his significant contribution to agriculture on the Island.
Condolences extended to the family of Ms Bethan James who was a consultant on behalf of GwE and who attended Council SACRE meetings.
Condolences were extended to any Member of the County Council or Staff who had suffered a bereavement.
Members and Officers stood as silent tribute.