Councillors will be asked to make declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

The Assistant Director and Head of Legal Services reminded Councillors that they had a dispensation in respect of the awarding of ceremonial honours. (According to Part G, Codes and Protocols, para 21.2, Councillors Code of Conduct in the constitution)

There were no declarations of interest made by members.

In pursuance of its powers under Section 249(5) of the Local Government Act 1972, to consider the appointment of Honorary Freemen and Honorary Freewomen in appreciation and acknowledgement of the eminent and distinguished services rendered by them to the City.

(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).   

Agreed that in pursuance of its powers under section 249(5) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confers on –