Agenda and minutes

To remind Members of the need to record the existence and nature of any personal, disclosable pecuniary or other registrable interests in items on the agenda, in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest received.

In accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former Councillors Pamela Ann Bale, Paul Edgar Bryant, Keith Leonard Druce Chopping, Adrian Arthur Walter Edwards, Graham Jones, Mollie Enid Lock, Anthony Rennie Stansfeld, Quentin Geoffrey Webb and Emma Louise Simone Webster, in recognition of the eminent service rendered on behalf of the Council and residents of West Berkshire over a period of time.

The Council considered Agenda Item 3 which proposed that former Councillors Pamela Bale, Paul Bryant, Keith Chopping, Adrian Edwards, Graham Jones, Mollie Lock, Anthony Stansfeld, Quentin Webb and Emma Webster be conferred the title of Honorary Alderman or Alderwoman in recognition of their eminent service rendered on behalf of the Council and residents of West Berkshire over a period of time.

The Chairman explained that the Local Government Act 1972 made provision for the appointment of former Councillors as Honorary Aldermen or Alderwomen to recognise the eminent service they provided above and beyond their normal duties. The Honorary Alderman/ Alderwoman needed to be advocates for their communities and needed to exhibit high standards of conduct and ethics. Members had discussed and agreed to the introduction of the scheme at the September 2011 Council meeting. Councillors Lynne Doherty, Lee Dillon, Carolyne Culver and Graham Pask had met and agreed to support the nominations.

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the special Council meeting and particularly welcomed the family and friends of the Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Alan Law and seconded by Councillor Graham Bridgman:

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderwoman on former Councillor Pamela Bale.”

The Motion was put to the meeting and duly RESOLVED.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Clive Hooker and seconded by Councillor Lynne Doherty :

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former Councillor Paul Bryant .”

The Motion was put to the meeting and duly RESOLVED.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Hilary Cole and seconded by Councillor Graham Bridgman:

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former Councillor Keith Chopping.”

The Motion was put to the meeting and duly RESOLVED.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Jeff Beck and seconded by Councillor Steve Ardagh-Walter:

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former Councillor Adrian Edwards.”

The Motion was put to the meeting and duly RESOLVED.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Hilary Cole and seconded by Councillor Howard Woollaston:

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former Councillor Graham Jones.”

The Motion was put to the meeting and duly RESOLVED.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Owen Jeffrey and seconded by Councillor Jeff Brooks:

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderwoman on former Councillor Mollie Lock.”

The Motion was put to the meeting and duly RESOLVED.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Claire Rowles and seconded by Councillor James Cole:

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former Councillor Anthony Stansfeld.”

The Motion was put to the meeting and duly RESOLVED.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Graham Pask and seconded by Councillor Jeff Beck:

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former Councillor Quentin Webb.”

The Motion was put to the meeting and duly RESOLVED.

MOTION: Proposed by Councillor Rick Jones and seconded by Councillor Tony Linden:

“That the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderwoman on former Councillor Emma Webster.”

The Motion was put to the meeting and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 17.