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A minute’s silence was held in memory of Alderman and former Leader of the Council Mr Arthur Latham who had sadly died recently. Tributes to Mr Latham were paid by all sides.

Council also noted with sadness the recent death of Mr John Symons clerk of the London Borough of Havering from its inauguration in 1964 until 1973.  

The Mayor thanked all organisations involved with the Havering float which had come seventh at the recent London New Year’s Parade. The Mayor also acknowledged a work of art commemorating the victims of the Holocaust that was on display in the Town Hall and had been created by Hannah Turnbull – winner of the Havering Young Artist 2016 competition.  

The text of the announcements made by the Leader of the Council is attached as appendix 1 to these minutes.