The were no declarations of interest made by councillors in accordance with the code of conduct.

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.