Agenda and draft minutes

To disclose any pecuniary, other registrable or non-registrable interests as set out in the adopted Code of Conduct.  In making their decision councillors are asked to state the agenda item, the nature of the interest and any action they propose to take as part of their declaration.

 

If required, further advice should be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

 

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider a report by J Andrews, Service Manager, Democratic and Electoral Services.

The Chair of Council noted that in December 2023, Full Council had agreed a protocol for awarding the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area to former members of Dorset Council. Current councillors were invited to nominate Honorary Aldermen from amongst former councillors and a panel comprising the Chair and Vice Chair of the Council, the Group Leaders, the Chief Executive and the Monitoring Officer had subsequently met to consider nominations for the award, with the panel having made a recommendation to the Full Council.

 

First nomination – Anthony (Tony) Alford

 

S Christopher summarised the nomination and proposed that the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area be conferred to Tony Alford. This was seconded by C Monks.

 

Further to a vote by Council.

 

Decision (unanimous)

 

That the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area be conferred to Tony Alford.

 

Tony (attending virtually) addressed the Council and made a short speech in acceptance of the title.

 

Second nomination – Pauline Batstone

 

C Jones summarised the nomination and proposed that the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area be conferred to Pauline Batstone. This was seconded by S Murcer.

 

Further to a vote by Council.

 

Decision (unanimous)

 

That the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area be conferred to Pauline Batstone.

 

Pauline addressed the Council and made a short speech in acceptance of the title.

 

Third nomination – Mary Penfold

 

J Haynes summarised the nomination and proposed that the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area be conferred to Mary Penfold. This was seconded by B Quayle.

 

Further to a vote by Council.

 

Decision (unanimous)

 

That the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area be conferred to Mary Penfold.

 

Mary addressed the Council and made a short speech in acceptance of the title.

 

Fourth nomination – Molly Rennie

 

A Canning summarised the nomination and proposed that the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area be conferred to Molly Rennie. This was seconded by R Major.

 

Further to a vote by Council.

 

Decision (unanimous)

 

That the title of Honorary Alderman of the Dorset Council area be conferred to Molly Rennie.

 

Molly addressed the Council and made a short speech in acceptance of the title.

 

The Chair of Council and the past Chairman of Council, V Pothecary, presented each nominee with a certificate and Badge of Office.

To consider any items of business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972. The reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes.

 

There were no urgent items.

To move the exclusion of the press and the public for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph x of schedule xx to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

The public and the press will be asked to leave the meeting whilst the item of business is considered.

Please note that there is no exempt business scheduled for this meeting.

There was no exempt business.