The Chairman of Bath and North East Somerset Council
The Chairman often
hosts Civic Receptions for delegates to
conferences being held in the Bath and North East Somerset
Council area. Conference organisers are invited to apply
to the Civic Secretary for further information.
During his year of office, the Chairman is unable to use
his position to influence or become involved in Council
business and matters of a political nature.
The current Chairman is Councillor Bryan Chalker. A list
of the Chairman's engagements for this week can be found on the
Chairman's Diary page.
The Chairman 2009/2010 - Councillor Bryan Chalker
Councillor Bryan
Chalker has been a local Councillor for Lambridge Ward
(Conservative) since 2003 and enjoys a high media profile.
Councillor Chalker takes his role very seriously and, over the
years, has achieved a great deal of success with various ward
issues. Bryan formerly chaired Bath & North East Somerset
Council Licensing meetings and in recent years has been a member of
the sub-committee relating to street-trading, taxis and licensed
premises. He is also Member Champion for Heritage &
Historic Environment and is passionate about all aspects of local
history.
Councillor Chalker
is a former police officer (Portsmouth City), journalist,
broadcaster and author of four successful books. Bryan likes
to think that he brings a commonsense approach to dealing with
peoples' problems and prides himself on being able to overcome
bureaucratic hurdles with applied logic and good humour.
Bryan’s hobbies
are many and varied and include acoustic Appalachian music (he is
an accomplished musician); travel; photography; animals; Classic
cars; herb growing and gardening, and local history.
Invitations to the Chairman
The Chairman welcomes invitations to visit local charities and
community groups throughout the Bath and North East Somerset
Council. If you would like to invite the Chairman of Bath
& North East Somerset Council to attend an event, please
contact Ruth Hutchings, the Civic Secretary, who arranges the
Chairman’s diary. If the date is convenient, you will
be issued with a protocol form to be completed.
Please give as much notice as possible, to ensure the date is
available and return the protocol form as quickly as
possible.
Chairman's Theme and Charity Support
During his year in
office, Councillor Chalker’s theme will be: “Grown Your Own Food
and Know Your Local Heritage”, which will encompass two of his
passionate interests. The Chairman welcomes invitations
to events relating to this theme and would be delighted to receive
invitations to attend. Please contact the Civic Office
on chairsoffice@bathnes.gov.uk
Councillor
Chalker has chosen three local charities which he will be
supporting during his year in office. These are:
The Royal British
Legion Welfare Fund (Somerset)
The Bath Cats
& Dogs Home
The Bath
Royal United Hospital Forever Friends NICU “Space to
Grow”Appeal
Councillor
Chalker will be hosting the Chairman’s Charity
Ball to raise funds for his chosen charities on Friday 19
March 2010 and the theme for this year is Hollywood. For
more information please phone FAB on 08444 154880.
Chairman's Awards and Future Events 2009
During the
Chairman's year in office, Chairman's Awards will be presented in
the following categories:-
-
Chairman's
Sports Award
-
Chairman's
Education Award
-
Chairman's
Community Award
-
Chairman's
Business Award
Further details
will be announced during the year.
Chairman’s Community Awards
2009/2010
The Chairman held
a 'Thank you' Reception on Tuesday 8th December 2009 for those
volunteers who were nominated for the Chairman's Community
Awards. 80 nominations were received. The details of
each Award is as follows:
Category -
Environmental Volunteer of the Year
WINNER - June Player
Highly Commended: Andy Ford
Highly Commended: Richard Holland
Category – Young Volunteer of the Year
WINNER: Luke Majithia
Category – Student Volunteer of the
Year (Over 18)
WINNER - Ziggy Grizzel
Highly Commended: Frances Callaghan-Wood
Highly Commended: Samantha Durbin
Special Award Category
Special Award “Grow
your own”: Timsbury Allotments Management Committee
Category – Young Volunteer Team of
the Year
WINNER - Peasedown Youth Community Council
Highly Commended: Southside Youth Centre
Category – Volunteer Team of the
Year
WINNER - Hearing Therapy Volunteer Scheme
Highly Commended: Care Network Volunteer Team
Highly Commended: Home Library Service Volunteers
Highly Commended: Keynsham Explorer Scout Unit
Category – Volunteer Leader of the
Year
WINNER: Paul Myers
Highly Commended: Mrs Mary Buck
Highly Commended: Gillian Huggins
Highly Commended: Denise Perrin
Highly Commended: Mrs Janet Turner
Category – Long Voluntary
Service
WINNER - Long Voluntary Service – Trevor Ewins
Highly Commended - Long Voluntary Service – Miss Marian Osborne
Highly Commended - Long Voluntary Service – David Pike
Category – Volunteer of the
Year
WINNER: Carlton Joseph
Highly Commended: Wendy Kuss
Highly Commended: Sharon Nightingale
Highly Commended: Nicola Ware
Everyone
nominated for an Award was presented with a Certificate as a
recognition of their contribution to community work. The
winners received a Bath Aqua Glass Paper weight and
Certificate.
Dates in the Civic
Diary
- Tuesday 23 February
2010 7.00pm - 9.00pm at the Roman Baths and Pump
Room - The Council’s
Annual Civic Reception – this is for invited guests from the
local community, businesses, parish councils, emergency services,
representatives from neighbouring local authorities, local
charities, volunteer groups.
Vice Chairman of the Council
Councillor Sarah Bevan (Liberal/ Democrat) has been elected as
Vice-Chairman of the Council for 1009/2010. Cllr Bevan has
been a Bath and North East Somerset Councillor for Peasedown St
John since 2003 and has been the Council’s Human Rights Champion
since 2004. Councillor Bevan is also a member of the
Council’s Trades Union Advisory and Consultative
Committee.
