Councillor Evans OBE introduced the nomination of Mark Shayer, Ian Tuffin and Eddie Rennie to receive the title of Honorary Alderman status. The motion was seconded by Councillor Andy Lugger.

Commiserations were passed on due to the recent deaths of Eddie Rennie and Johnny Morris.  

Councillors Aspinall, Penberthy, P. Nicholson and Stevens contributed in recognition of the late Eddie Rennie, as well as offering congratulations for the nomination of the status of Honorary Alderman to both Mark Shayer and Ian Tuffin.

Council agreed that, in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confer on Mark Shayer, Ian Tuffin and Eddie Rennie the title of ‘Honorary Alderman’ in recognition of services to the Council during the period when they were elected members.

For (51)

Councillors Allen, Allison, Aspinall, Bannerman, Blight, Briars-Delve, Coker, Cresswell, Cuddihee, Darcy, Dingle, Evans OBE, Finn, Freeman, Gilmour, Goslin, Haydon, Hendy, Holloway, Krizanac, Laing, Lawson, Loveridge, Lowry, Lugger, McCarty, McLay, McNamara, Moore, Morton, Murphy, Ney, P.Nicholson, S.Nicholson, Noble, Penberthy, Penrose, Poyser, Raynsford, Reilly, Ricketts, Simpson, R.Smith, Sproston, Steel, Stephens, Stevens, Taylor, Tippetts, Tofan and Ms Watkin.

Against (0)

Abstain (1)

Councillor Mrs Beer.

Did not vote (1)

Councillor Tuohy.

Councillor Evans OBE introduced the nomination of Mrs Susan McDonald to receive the title of Honorary Alderwoman status. The motion was seconded by Councillor Andy Lugger.

Council agreed unanimously that, in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers on Mrs Susan McDonald, the title of Honorary Alderwoman in recognition of services to the Council of the said City during the period when they were a Member of the Council.

The Lord Mayor, on behalf of Council, offered his congratulations to Mrs Susan McDonald, who accepted her medal and scroll and gave a short speech.

Councillor Hulme joined the meeting at 1.43 pm.

Councillor Evans OBE introduced the nomination of Mr Jonathan Drean, Mrs Lynda Bowyer and Mr George Wheeler to receive the title of Honorary Alderman status and for Mrs Vivien Pengelly to receive the title of Honorary Alderwoman post humorously. The motion was seconded by Councillor Andy Lugger.

Following contributions from Councillors Mahony, Hulme and Stoneman the Council agreed unanimously that, in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council conferred on Mr Jonathan Drean, Mrs Lynda Bowyer, Mr George Wheeler and Mrs Vivien Pengelly, the title of Honorary Alderman/Alderwoman in recognition of their eminent services to the Council of the said City during the period when they were a Members of the Council.

Councillor Tofan joined the meeting at 1.55 pm

The Lord Mayor, on behalf of Council, offered his congratulations to Mr Jonathan Drean, Mr George Wheeler, who accepted their medals and scrolls and gave short speeches.

The Lord Mayor, on behalf of Council, offered his congratulations to Mrs Lynda Bowyer, who was unable to attend the meeting, and to the family of Mrs Vivien Pengelly. 

To pass the following resolution – HONORARY ALDERMEN That in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers on Mr Brian Vincent, past Member of Plymouth City Council, the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of his eminent services to the Council of the said City during the period when he was a Member of the Council.

Unfortunately, as the nominee passed away during the 2022/23 Municipal Year, the honour is recommended to be awarded posthumously as a tribute and a mark of respect to Mr Vincent’s family.

(Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 provides that the foregoing honour may be conferred by resolution of the Council passed by not less than two thirds of the members voting thereon at a meeting specially convened for the purpose.)

Councillor Evans OBE introduced the nomination of Mr Brian Vincent to receive the title of Honorary Alderman status posthumously. The motion was seconded by Councillor Mary Aspinall.

Council agreed unanimously that, in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers on Mr Brian Vincent, the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of him eminent services to the Council of the said City during the period when they were a Member of the Council.

The Lord Mayor On behalf of Council offered her congratulations to Councillor Pauline Murphy, who accepted the medal and scroll on behalf of Mr Brian Vincent.

To pass the following resolution – HONORARY ALDERMEN That in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers on the following past Members of Plymouth City Council the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their eminent services to the Council of the said City during the period when they were a Member of the Council –

Mr Ian Bowyer

Mr David James

Mr Glen Jordan

(Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 provides that the foregoing honour may be conferred by resolution of the Council passed by not less than two thirds of the members voting thereon at a meeting specially convened for the purpose.)

Councillor Bingley (Leader of the Council) introduced the nomination of Mr. Ian Bowyer, Mr. David James and Mr. Glenn Jordan as Honorary Aldermen. The motion was seconded by Councillor Evans OBE (Leader of the opposition).

Council agreed that, in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers on Mr. Ian Bowyer, Mr. David James and Mr. Glenn Jordan the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their eminent services to the Council of the said City during the period when they were a Member of the Council.

The Lord Mayor On behalf of Council offered her congratulations to former Councillors Ian Bowyer, David James and Glenn Jordan.

To pass the following resolution – HONORARY ALDERMEN That in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers on the following past Members of Plymouth City Council the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their eminent services to the Council of the said City during the period when they were a Member of the Council –

Mr Sam Davey

Mr Pete Smith

Mr Kevin Wigens

Mr Mike Leaves

Mr Richard Ball

(Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 provides that the foregoing honour may be conferred by resolution of the Council passed by not less than two thirds of the members voting thereon at a meeting specially convened for the purpose.)

Councillor Kelly (Leader of the Council) introduced the nomination of Mr Richard Ball, Mr Sam Davey, Mr Mike Leaves, Mr Pete Smith and Mr Kevin Wigens as Honorary Aldermen. The motion was seconded by Councillor Evans OBE (Leader of the opposition).

Council agreed that, in pursuance of its powers under Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers on Mr Richard Ball, Mr Sam Davey, Mr Mike Leaves, Mr Pete Smith and Mr Kevin Wigens, the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their eminent services to the Council of the said City during the period when they were a Member of the Council.

The Lord Mayor On behalf of Council offered her congratulations to former Councillor’s Pete Smith, Mike Leaves, Kevin Wigens, Richard Ball and Sam Davey and looked forward to the formal Honorary Aldermen award ceremony when we are able to hold one safely.