Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest.

1.  To admit to be Honorary Freemen of the Borough of Broxtowe: Mr Nigel Adams, Mrs Ellie Leatherland and Mr Brian Watson in accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, in recognition of the eminent services they have rendered to the Borough.

2.  To admit to be Honorary Aldermen of the Borough of Broxtowe: Mr John Booth and Mr Stan Heptinstall MBE in accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, in recognition of the eminent services they have rendered to the Council.

1.       It was proposed by Councillor G Harvey and seconded by Councillor J C Patrick that:

“Nigel Adams being a person who has rendered eminent services to the Borough within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1972, be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Broxtowe.

That a Certificate of Admission be presented to Nigel Adams.”

On being put to the meeting, it was RESOLVED that, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the distinction of Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Broxtowe be conferred upon Nigel Adams, who has, in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent service to the community of the Borough and as an expression of the high regard in which he is held by the members of the Council and his fellow citizens.

The Mayor presented to Nigel Adams the Certificate of his Admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough and Nigel Adams thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him.

2.        It was proposed by Councillor S A Bagshaw and seconded by Councillor M Brown that:

“Ellie Leatherland being a person who has rendered eminent services to the Borough within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1972, be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Broxtowe.

That a Certificate of Admission be presented to Ellie Leatherland.”

On being put to the meeting, it was RESOLVED that, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the distinction of Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Broxtowe be conferred upon Ellie Leatherland, who has, in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent service to the community of the Borough and as an expression of the high regard in which she is held by the members of the Council and her fellow citizens.

The Mayor presented to Ellie Leatherland the Certificate of her Admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough and Ellie Leatherland thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon her.

3.        It was proposed by Councillor P J Owen and seconded by Councillor G Marshall that:

“Brian Watson being a person who has rendered eminent services to the Borough within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1972, be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Broxtowe.

That a Certificate of Admission be presented to Brian Watson.”

On being put to the meeting, it was RESOLVED that, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the distinction of Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Broxtowe be conferred upon Brian Watson, who has, in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent service to the community of the Borough and as an expression of the high regard in which he is held by the members of the Council and his fellow citizens.

The Mayor presented to Brian Watson the Certificate of his Admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough and Brian Watson thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him.

1.             It was proposed by Councillor M Radulovic MBE and seconded by Councillor A Harper that:

“John Booth, being a person who has rendered eminent services to the borough within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1972, be admitted as an Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Broxtowe.

That a Certificate of Admission be presented to John Booth.”

On being put to the meeting, it was RESOLVED that, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the distinction of Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Broxtowe be conferred upon John Booth, who has, in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent service to the community of the Borough and as an expression of the high regard in which he is held by the members of the Council and his fellow citizens.

The Mayor presented to John Booth the Certificate of his Admission as an Honorary Alderman of the Borough and John Booth thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him.

2.             It was proposed by Councillor R D MacRae and seconded by Councillors M Plackett, K E Rigby and M Radulovic MBE that:

“Stan Heptinstall MBE, being a person who has rendered eminent services to the Borough within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1972, be admitted as an Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Broxtowe.

That a Certificate of Admission be presented to Stan Heptinstall MBE.”

On being put to the meeting, it was RESOLVED that, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the distinction of Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Broxtowe be conferred upon Stan Heptinstall MBE, who has, in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent service to the community of the Borough and as an expression of the high regard in which he is held by the members of the Council and his fellow citizens.

The Mayor presented to Stan Heptinstall MBE the Certificate of his Admission as an Honorary Alderman of the Borough and Stan Heptinstall MBE thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him.

The Honours Boards were unveiled by the Mayor.