Agenda

At the Special Council Meeting held on 22 May 2025 Council passed the following resolution:

‘In accordance with the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers the title of Freeman of the Borough on Baroness Taylor of Stevenage OBE who has rendered 27 years eminent service as a Councillor, including 16 as the Council’s Leader, selflessly dedicating herself to both the town and the Council.

Baroness Taylor’s contributions at County, regional and national levels were recognised when she was asked to join the House of Lords in 2022, and she now holds the role of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.’