Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Clarke and Towsey Hinton.

The Mayor, on behalf of Labour Councillors, declared a non-pecuniary interest in the nomination of Vernon Coaker to Honorary Freeman of the Borough due to their close personal and professional relationships.

Under the Local Government Act 1972 the Council has the power to admit to be an honorary freeman of the borough a person of distinction or person who has rendered eminent services to the borough. It is the highest honour the council can bestow in recognition of excellence and achievement.

Recommendation that:

Pursuant to Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 to agree to admit Vernon Rodney Coaker as Honorary Freeman of Gedling in recognition of the eminent services rendered to the Borough through his 22 years’ service as Member of Parliament for Gedling.

The Deputy Leader and Leader of the Opposition paid tribute to Vernon Coaker’s dedication and long, loyal service to the Borough.

RESOLVED that:

Pursuant to Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 to agree to admit Vernon Rodney Coaker as Honorary Freeman of Gedling in recognition of the eminent services rendered to the Borough through his 22 years’ service as Member of Parliament for Gedling.