Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Apologies for absence Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Councillor Mary Bateman, Councillor Louise Miles, Councillor Paul Singh. |
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Declarations of interest Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made. |
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Conferring the Title of Honorary Alderman Additional documents: Decision: That the title of Honorary Alderman be conferred on former Councillors Phillip Page and Jonathan Yardley. Minutes: The Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins 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 Phillip Page and Jonathan Yardley.
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins added Mr Page had a total of 20 years’ distinguished service. He had served the residents of Bilston North 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 2018-2019 and served on many committees.
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins proposed the recommendation, The Leader of the Opposition Group, Councillor Wendy Thompson seconded the recommendation. They paid tribute to the contribution of former Councillors Phillip Page and Jonathan Yardley.
The Leader of the Opposition Group, Councillor Wendy Thompsonadded Mr Yardley had a total of 20 years’ distinguished service. He had served the residents of Tettenhall Regis 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.
Resolved:
That the title of Honorary Alderman be conferred on former Councillors Phillip Page and Jonathan Yardley.
The Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Mr Phillip Page with a badge to commemorate his appointment. Honorary Alderman Phillip Page then gave an acceptance speech.
The Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Mr Jonathan Yardley with a badge to commemorate his appointment. Honorary Alderman Jonathan Yardley then gave an acceptance speech.
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