Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.45 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - 4th Floor - Civic Centre. View directions

Contact: Jaswinder Kaur  01902 550320 or Email: jaswinder.kaur@wolverhampton.gov.uk

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1.

Apologies for absence

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Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Jenny Cockayne, Councillor Rashpal Kaur, Councillor Bob Maddox, Councillor John Reynolds and Councillor Wendy Thompson.

2.

Declarations of interest

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Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest made.

3.

Freedom of the City pdf icon PDF 71 KB

[To consider a report on Freedom of the City]

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Decision:

That the honour of Freedom of the City be bestowed to John Peter Richards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Wolverhampton Wanderers, his leadership in supporting former players and active involvement in charity.

Minutes:

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins presented the report on Freedom of the City for approval. The report requested Council to bestow the honour of Freedom of the City to John Peter Richards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Wolverhampton Wanderers, his leadership in supporting former players and active involvement in charity.

 

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins proposed the recommendation, the Leader of the Opposition Group, Councillor Simon Bennett seconded the recommendation.

 

They both paid tribute to his outstanding contributions to Wolverhampton Wanderers, his leadership in supporting former players, and his active involvement in charitable initiatives.

 

Resolved:

 

That the honour of Freedom of the City be bestowed to John Peter Richards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Wolverhampton Wanderers, his leadership in supporting former players and active involvement in charity.