Agenda and minutes

The Chair will draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out under Note 5.

The Democratic Services Manager read out the emergency evacuation procedure.

The Chair welcomed all Councillors, former Councillors and their families and friends.

Following the recent death of former Councillor and Honorary Alderman Malcolm Hanney, the Chair asked everyone to stand for a minute’s silence.

The Chair invited Councillor Sarah Warren, as Deputy Leader of the Council, to move the motion, which was seconded by Councillor Tim Warren CBE.

It was then unanimously

RESOLVED that the former B&NES Councillors set out below should have conferred on them the title of Honorary Alderman or Alderwoman in recognition of their eminent and distinguished service both to this Council and its predecessor Councils;

Rob Appleyard  – Councillor Paul Crossley spoke in support of this nomination.

Sarah Bevan – Councillor Karen Walker spoke in support of this nomination.

Neil Butters – Councillor Fiona Gourley spoke in support of this nomination.

Sally Davis – Councillor Tim Warren CBE spoke in support of this nomination.

Doug Deacon – Councillor June Player spoke in support of this nomination.

Michael Evans - Councillor Tim Warren CBE spoke in support of this nomination.

Andrew Furse - Councillor Dine Romero spoke in support of this nomination.

Paul Myers – Councillor Tim Warren CBE spoke in support of this nomination.

Lisa O’Brien - Councillor Alan Hale spoke in support of this nomination.

Vic Pritchard – Councillor Tim Warren CBE spoke in support of this nomination.

Brian Simmons – Councillor Alan Hale spoke in support of this nomination.

Chris Watt – Councillor Tim Warren CBE spoke in support of this nomination.

In accepting nominations, the newly appointed Aldermen and Alderwomen thanked the Council for the honour and many paid tribute to officers for all their hard work over the years, and their communities for their support.