Agenda for Council on Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 8.30pm

Agenda and decisions

Venue: Council Chamber. View directions

Contact: Lisa Jerome 

Items
No. Item

1.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Decision:

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Dave Cullen, Liz Harrington, Lizzy Kelly, Graham Lawrence and Lin Martin-Haugh, William Sarenden – Youth Mayor and Jen Matthews – Chair of the Youth Council.

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

2.

HONORARY ALDERMAN

To consider the following Motion of which notice has been given in accordance with Standing Orders:

‘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 Ann Webb 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.’

 

Decision:

      The meeting had been convened to consider a Motion to confer the title Honorary Alderman on Mrs Ann Webb.


Councillor Sharon Taylor in moving the motion paid tribute to Ann Webb for her outstanding service to the town as a Councillor and that in her 29 years’ service she had not only represented the residents of the Longmeadow and Shephall Wards but also in championing the provision of social housing in the Town.

 

      Councillor Mrs Joan Lloyd formally seconded the Motion and stated that she wholeheartedly agreed with the comments made by Councillor Taylor.

 

     Councillor Phil Bibby CC, Leader of the Opposition and Councillor Robin Parker CC, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group both spoke in favour of the motion.

 

      It was moved, seconded and RESOLVED that in accordance with the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers the title of Honorary Alderman on Mrs Ann Webb who had 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.