Agenda and minutes

The Chief Executive reported apologies from the following Members:

Mr R Bayford

Mr A Bowles

Mr J R Bullock, MBE

Mr P Carter

Mr R Frayne

Mr T Gates

Mr J Kirby

Mr S Manion

Mr R Parry

Mr R Pascoe

There were no declarations of personal or prejudicial interest by Members in any item on the agenda.

The Chairman announced that it was his great privilege and honour to be the first Kent County Council Chairman to preside over this special meeting of the Authority to confer the award of Honorary Alderman to eight 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.

The Chairman welcomed the nominees and their guests to the meeting, although noted with sadness the absence of Mrs Joyce Esterson, who was at home recuperating from an operation.

Mr Alex King, on behalf of the Leader, Mrs Dean and Mr Christie 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:

Mr Terry Birkett

Mrs Joyce Esterson

Dr Frank Fox

Mr Frank Gibson OBE

Lord Kingsdown KG PC

Mr Peter Morgan

Mrs Allison Wainman OBE

Mr Fred Wood-Brignall

Lord Kingsdown and Mrs Allison Wainman responded in suitable terms on behalf of all eight recipients of the award and offered their sincere gratitude for the honour bestowed upon them by the County Council.