Minutes:
The Chief Executive reported the sad news of the death of Kevin Cantlon on 3 April. Kevin had worked for the Council for 29 years and had been the Economic Development Officer at the time of his death. The Chief Executive paid tribute to his tremendous contribution to the development of the Council’s Economic Development Strategy and to his close working with the Business Community to grow Surrey Heath as a place for business. Kevin had met his wife, Natalie whilst working at the Council and they had married in 2004.
The Mayor reported that he had been shocked and saddened on learning of Kevin’s death and he referred to the considerable advice and guidance Kevin had given to him in his role when he became Deputy Mayor. He declared that Kevin would be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The Council stood in silence for one minute to remember Kevin.