Agenda and decisions

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Stephen Booth, Dave Cullen, Jody Hanafin, Liz Harrington, Lizzy Kelly, Andy McGuinness, Robin Parker, Tom Wren and Jen Jeffries Chair of the Youth Council.

There were no declarations of interest.

At the Special Council meeting held on 24 July 2019 Council passed the following resolution –

‘That in accordance with the provisions of the Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, this Council confers the title of Honorary

Alderman on Mrs Patricia Ann Webb JP who has rendered over 29 years eminent service as a Councillor representing the people of the Town, particularly in the Longmeadow and Shephall Wards and in championing the provision of social housing in the Town.’

Mrs Ann Webb JP has been invited to the meeting for the formal presentation of this honour. 

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The Chamber was reminded that at a Special meeting of the Council on 24 July 2019 a resolution was agreed that the Council should confer the title of Honorary Alderman on Mrs Patricia Ann Webb JP.

Members then spoke in tribute to Mrs Webb, recognising her tireless work for the community particularly in the Longmeadow and Shephall Wards, and in championing the provision of social housing in the Town during her period as a Councillor from 1990 until 2019. 

A certificate was then presented to Alderman Mrs Webb.

Alderman Mrs Webb made an acceptance speech in which she said that she was both proud and humbled to have received the award and she thanked her mentors for when she was a new Councillor, current Members, Officers of the Council and her family for their support.