Agenda and minutes

The Mayor led a minutes silence in memory of the late Honorary Alderman Doug Benefer who had recently passed away.

Prayers were led by Rev Canon Ling

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To receive an address from the Leader of the Council. Councillor Stuart Dark MBE, following the resolution passed in Council on 9 March 2023 that the Council places on record its deep appreciation of the eminent services rendered by former Councillor Nicholas Daubney, and that in recognition of such service, the Council confers on him the title of Honorary Alderman.

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Councillor Dark reminded Councillors that at its Special Meeting on 9 March 2023, Council had resolved to bestow the honour of Honorary Alderman on former Councillor Nicholas Daubney.  He spoke in support of that resolution and reminded Council of some of the achievements of former Councillor Daubney during his time as Leader and Mayor.

Councillors Long, Joyce, Bone, Middleton and Bambridge spoke in support of conferring the honour on former Councillor Daubney.

RESOLVED:That the title of Honorary Alderman be conferred on former Councillor Nicholas Daubney

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The Mayor presented to newly appointed Honorary Alderman Nicholas Daubney an illuminated engrossment of the resolution and Aldermanic Badge and he responded to the Council’s conferment of the title.