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.
Minutes:
The title of Honorary Freeman of the Borough to be conferred on the following:-
(a) Professor Joann Fletcher.
Moved by Councillor Houghton – Seconded by Councillor Andrews; and
RESOLVED:-
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Professor Joann Fletcher be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley 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; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemans Roll and to the Certificate presented to her on her admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough.
Professor Joanne Fletcher addressed the Council and expressed her pleasure in accepting the title of Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.
(b) Ian McMillan.
Moved by Councillor Houghton – Seconded by Councillor Andrews; and
RESOLVED:-
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Ian McMillan be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley 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; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemans Roll and to the Certificate presented to him on his admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough.
Ian McMillan addressed the Council and expressed his pleasure in accepting the title of Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.
(c) David Barker Moody.
Moved by Councillor Houghton – Seconded by Councillor Andrews; and
RESOLVED:-
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, David Barker Moody be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley 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; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemans Roll and to the Certificate presented to him on his admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough.
David Barker Moody addressed the Council and expressed his pleasure in accepting the title of Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.
(d) Kate Rusby.
Moved by Councillor Houghton – Seconded by Councillor Andrews; and
RESOLVED:-
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Kate Rusby be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in recognition of the success she has achieved locally, nationally and internationally as a singer songwriter and the manner in which she has used and shared this success to the benefit of the community, raising funds for local charities; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemans Roll and to the Certificate presented to her on her admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough.
Kate Rusby addressed the Council and expressed her pleasure in accepting the title of Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.