CONFERMENT OF HONORARY FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH
To consider whether to confer on any persons who have rendered eminent service to the borough, the Honorary Freedom of the Borough.
Nomination by the Residents’ Group
Frances Ridgley
Nomination by the Conservative Group
Mark Sweetingham of the Romford Recorder
Nomination by the Independent Residents’ Group
Donald Poole
Nomination by the Labour Group
Theresa Murray
Minutes:
Councillor Clarence Barrett proposed that the Honorary Freedom of the Borough be conferred upon Frances Ridgley, in recognition in particular of her service to Cranham Boys Brigade and Havering Astronomical Society.
Councillor Gillian Ford seconded the proposal, which was also supported by Councillor Ron Ower, and greeted with general applause.
The proposal was UNANIMOUSLY AGREED,by 48 votes to 0 (see voting division 1) and it was RESOLVED:
To confer upon Ms Frances Ridgley the Honorary Freedom of the Borough.
The Mayor announced that Ms Ridgley was unable to be presentand so would be presented with her award at a later date.
Councillor Roger Evans proposed that the Honorary Freedom of the Borough be conferred upon Mr Mark Sweetingham, of the Romford Recorder in recognition of his long service as editor and as a Governor of Bower Park School
Councillor Geoffrey Starns seconded the proposal.
The proposal was UNANIMOUSLY AGREED,by 48 votes to 0 (see division 2) and it was RESOLVED:
To confer upon Mr Mark Sweetingham the Honorary Freedom of the Borough.
The Mayor then congratulated Mr Sweetingham and, to Members’ applause, presented to him the Badge and Grant of the Freedom.
Councillor Jeffrey Tucker proposed that the Honorary Freedom of the Borough be conferred upon Mr Donald Poole in recognition, in particular, of his service as a School Governor at Rainham Village School.
Councillor Michael Deon Burton seconded the proposal which was also supported by Councillor Michael Deon Burton.
The proposal was UNANIMOUSLY AGREED,by 49 votes to 0 (see division 3) and it was RESOLVED:
To confer upon Mr Donald Poole the Honorary Freedom of the Borough.
The Mayor then congratulated Mr Poole and, to Members’ applause, presented him the Badge and Grant of the Freedom.
Councillor Keith Darvill proposed that the Honorary Freedom of the Borough be conferred upon Ms Theresa Murray in recognition, in particular, of her work with the Transport Service of the Council and her fund raising for charity.
Councillor Paul McGeary seconded the proposal.
The proposal was UNANIMOUSLY AGREED,by 49 votes to 0 (see division 4) and it was RESOLVED:
To confer upon Ms Theresa Murray the Honorary Freedom of the Borough.
The Mayor then congratulated Ms Murray and, to Members’ applause, presented her the badge and Grant of the Freedom.