Agenda item

To consider the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer.

Consideration was given to the report of the Communications and Community Engagement Officer requesting whether to reinstate the awards. It was noted that last year the Council ran the Covid-19 Witney Hero awards as an alternative.

Members expressed their support for the awards but acknowledged that nominations had been fairly low in 2019. It was agreed that promotion of the awards was essential and clarification was given that organisations could also be nominated. It was suggested that the scheme should be reviewed in due course to ascertain its success.

Resolved:

1.       That, the Citizen of the Year Award for 2021 be supported on the basis outlined in the report; and

2.       That, the awards be presented at a Civic Reception to be held in early 2022; and

3.       That, the award scheme be reviewed after this year.