To confer upon the following persons the title of Honorary Freeman/Freewoman of the Borough:-
(a) Katherine Brunt
In recognition of her worldwide success as a women’s cricketer, with passion to share her achievements and be a leading role model for our next generation by inspiring children and young people across the borough to raise their aspirations and believe anything is possible.
(b) Graham Ibbeson
In recognition of his internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor work, producing outstanding sculptures displayed around the borough to reflect Barnsley and its people, as well as his dedication to Barnsley and future generations by inspiring local young people studying the arts at Barnsley College.
(c) Katherine Kelly
In recognition of the success she has achieved locally, nationally and internationally in her chosen career as an actor and her ongoing contributions and commitment to Barnsley by using her success to inspire young actors in Barnsley’s Lamproom Youth Theatre Ensemble.
(d) Mat Wright MBE
In recognition of the success he has achieved as the founder and Artistic Director of the world-famous Barnsley Youth Choir; inspiring children and young people to sing for over 20 years, achieving world and national rankings, and his ongoing contribution to inspire future generations across the borough to enjoy and partake in music.
(e) The Intensive Care Unit at Barnsley Foundation Trust (Heroes)
Awarded to all the team within the unit in recognition of their selfless commitment, passion and determination under very challenging conditions to provide care and support to those most in need across our borough during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Minutes:
a) Katherine Brunt
Moved by Councillor Sir Stephen Houghton CBE – Seconded by Councillor Andrews BEM; and
RESOLVED:-
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Katherine Brunt be admitted as an Honorary Freewoman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in recognition of her worldwide success as a women’s cricketer, with passion to share her achievements and be a leading role model for our next generation by inspiring children and young people across the borough to raise their aspirations and believe anything is possible; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemen and Freewomen Roll and to the Certificate presented to her on her admission as an Honorary Freewoman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.
b) Graham Ibbeson
Moved by Councillor Sir Stephen Houghton CBE – Seconded by Councillor Andrews BEM; and
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Graham Ibbeson be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in recognition of his internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor work, producing outstanding sculptures displayed around the borough to reflect Barnsley and its people, as well as his dedication to Barnsley and future generations by inspiring local young people studying the arts at Barnsley College; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemen and Freewomen Roll and to the Certificate presented to him on his admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.
c) Katherine Kelly
Moved by Councillor Sir Stephen Houghton CBE – Seconded by Councillor Andrews BEM; and
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Katherine Kelly be admitted as an Honorary Freewoman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in recognition of the success she has achieved locally, nationally and internationally in her chosen career as an actor and her ongoing contributions and commitment to Barnsley by using her success to inspire young actors in Barnsley’s Lamproom Youth Theatre Ensemble; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemen and Freewomen Roll and to the Certificate presented to her on her admission as an Honorary Freewoman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.
d) Mat Wright MBE
Moved by Councillor Sir Stephen Houghton CBE – Seconded by Councillor Andrews BEM; and
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Mat Wright MBE be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in recognition of the success he has achieved as the founder and Artistic Director of the world-famous Barnsley Youth Choir; inspiring children and young people to sing for over 20 years, achieving world and national rankings, and his ongoing contribution to inspire future generations across the borough to enjoy and partake in music; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemen and Freewomen Roll and to the Certificate presented to him on his admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Metropolitan Borough Barnsley.
e) The Intensive Care Unit at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Heroes)
Moved by Councillor Sir Stephen Houghton CBE – Seconded by Councillor Andrews BEM; and
(i) that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the staff of the Intensive Care Unit at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust be admitted as an Honorary Freemen and Freewomen of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in recognition of their selfless commitment, passion and determination under very challenging conditions to provide care and support to those most in need across our borough during the Covid-19 pandemic; and
(ii) that the Common seal of the Council be affixed to the enrolment on the said Freemen and Freewomen Roll and to the Certificate presented to them on their admission as Honorary Freemen and Freewomen of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.