No declarations of interest were made.

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.