Agenda and minutes

The Group Managing Director reported apologies from the following Members:

Mr R Bayford

Mr R Bullock

Mr N Collor

Mrs J Law

There were no declarations of interest by any Member on the item contained in this agenda.

(1)       The Chairman announced that it was his great privilege and honour to preside over this special meeting of the County Council to confer the award of Honorary Alderman to five of its most distinguished former Members, who had been judged to have provided eminent services, both to Kent County Council and the people of Kent.

(2)       The Chairman welcomed the nominees and their guests to the meeting, although noted with sadness the absence of Dr Stuart Cox, who was unwell.

(3)       The three Group Leaders all spoke briefly to introduce their nominations.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: that the following distinguished former Members of Kent County Council be awarded the status of Honorary Alderman:

Dr S J Cox JP

Mr J Frisby

Mr R H B Neame CBE, DL

Mr W Newman DL

Mr J A Spence OBE, DL

(4)       The newly appointed Honorary Aldermen responded in suitable terms and offered their sincere gratitude for the honour bestowed upon them by the County Council.