Issue - meetings

[To confer the title of Honorary Alderman to a former Councillor.]

That the title of Honorary Alderman be conferred on former Councillors Peter O’Neill and Tersaim Singh.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield presented the report on

Conferring the Title of Honorary Alderman. He requested that pursuant to the powers contained in Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman to former Councillors Peter O’Neill and Tersaim Singh.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield  added Mr O’Neill had a total of 27 years’ distinguished service.  He had served the residents of both Low Hill Ward and Bushbury South Ward, but also held many important positions within the Council impacting on the lives of the citizens of our whole City and served on many committees.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield  added Mr Singh had a total of 28 years’ distinguished service.  He had served the residents of St Peters Ward but also held many important positions within the Council impacting on the lives of the citizens of our whole City. He was the Mayor of the City of Wolverhampton in 2000-2001 and served on many committees.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield proposed the

recommendation, Councillor Wendy Thompson seconded the recommendation. They paid tribute to the contributions of former Councillors Peter O’Neill and Tersaim Singh.

Resolved:

That the title of Honorary Alderman be conferred on former Councillors Peter O’Neill and Tersaim Singh.

The Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Mr O’Neill with a badge to commemorate his appointment.  Honorary Alderman O’Neill then gave an acceptance speech.

The Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Mr Singh with a badge to commemorate his appointment.  Honorary Alderman Singh then gave an acceptance speech.