Agenda and minutes

To receive any declarations of interest of a pecuniary or non-pecuniary nature from Members in respect of the items on this agenda.

To confer upon the following persons the title of Honorary Freeman of the Borough:-

(a)       Professor Joann Fletcher – In recognition of the success she has achieved locally, nationally and internationally in her chosen and lifelong career as an Egyptologist and in particular her close relationship with Barnsley Museums and Schools and for promoting the image of the Borough.

(b)       Ian McMillan – In recognition of his work as a Yorkshire poet, journalist, playwright and broadcaster and the success he has achieved locally and abroad and in particular for his consistent endeavours in promoting the image of the Borough.

(c)       David Barker Moody – In recognition of his work as Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire 2004-15 and the pleasure and honour this has given to the community, and in particular for his consistent endeavours in promoting the image of the Borough and acting as its ambassador.

(d)       Kate Rusby – In recognition of the success she has achieved locally, nationally and internationally as a singer songwriter and has used and shared this success to the benefit of the community raising funds for local charities.