A council meeting was called off on Wednesday (September 14) as a ‘mark of respect’ for the Queen.
Arun District Council’s full meeting was due to take place on Wednesday but councillors resolved to adjourn it to a later date following the death of the Queen.
Some councillors expressed concerns that Arun was going ahead with meetings despite other local authorities cancelling theirs.
Council chair Samantha-Jayne Staniforth (Con, Orchard) explained that the summons and agenda had already been published, meaning that the meeting could not be cancelled.
She added that, while the council was obliged to open the meeting, members could vote to adjourn it until after the national period of mourning.
“I know this is a sensitive time and much thought has been given to this matter,” said Ms Staniforth.
A suggestion by Matt Stanley to adjourn the meeting after public question time was voted down.
The chair then moved a motion without notice to adjourn the meeting until a later date.
Councillors were set to discuss the district’s levelling up projects as well as declaring a cost of living emergency.
Instead, members were invited to pay tribute to the Queen.
One of those was Cllr David Edwards, who spoke on behalf of the Conservative group.
He said:
“Throughout my life, there have been very few constants — my parents, Cliff Richard, and Her Majesty the Queen.
“Her Majesty was revered throughout the world as a lady who took her call to duty very seriously.
“For 70 years she ensured the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Commonwealth, and all other British interests throughout the world, were ruled by a kind, thoughtful, clever, and fair monarch."
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