Agenda

To be said by Father Nicholas Schofield

To note the results of the recent elections and the resulting political balance of the Council (to follow).

To elect a Mayor of the London Borough of Hillingdon to hold office from 14 May 2026 until his or her successor becomes entitled to act as Mayor.

i)       The retiring Mayor, Councillor Corthorne, to provide a summary of his year in office.

ii)      Nominations for Mayor invited by the retiring Mayor – election (if necessary).

iii)     Retiring Mayor declares the result.

i)          The newly elected Mayor to make and sign the declaration of acceptance of office.

ii)         The Head of Democratic Services to declare the election of the Mayor to be complete.

To receive the Mayor’s appointment in writing of a Councillor of the Borough to serve as Deputy Mayor for the coming year.

To receive announcements from the new Mayor.

i)              Vote of thanks to be moved and seconded.

ii)             Presentation of Past Mayor’s and Past Mayors’ Consort’s badges.

(To follow)

To determine the number and size of Council committees and allocate Members to serve on those Committee based on the political balance of the Council, where required. (to follow).

To receive the annual report (attached).

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, to receive, without comment, a statement from the Leader of the Council.

On the rising of the Annual Meeting of the Council, the Head of Democratic Services will convene meetings of Committees for the purpose of appointing Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Sub-committees where appropriate.