Agenda for St Edmundsbury Council on Thursday 18 May 2017, 12.00 pm

Agenda and minutes

Venue: The Apex (Procession from Moyse's Hall Museum at 11.30 am), Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD

Contact: Claire Skoyles  Email: claire.skoyles@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Note: Conferment of the Honorary Freedom of the Borough upon HMS Vengeance and TS St Edmund (Mayor's Own) Sea Cadet Corps 

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247.

Procession from Moyse's Hall Museum to The Apex

Minutes:

At approximately 11.45 am, headed by the Sword and Mace Bearers, the Mayor and the majority of Members present processed from Moyse’s Hall Museum to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds. They were accompanied by the Chief Executive, Mayor’s Chaplain and the Service Manager  (Democratic Services).

 

At 11.57 am, the procession entered the auditorium of The Apex and the Mayor invited the Mayor’s Chaplain, the Very Reverend Canon Mark Hackeson of St Edmunds’ Church, to open the meeting with prayers.

248.

Remembrance

Minutes:

A minute’s silence was held in remembrance for the late Borough Councillor Angela Rushen; and also for the late Forest Heath District Councillor Bill Sadler and the Leader of Waveney District Council, Councillor Colin Law.

249.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Trevor Beckwith, Simon Brown, John Burns, Jeremy Farthing, Paula Fox, Jane Midwood, David Nettleton, Clive Pollington, David Roach, Jim Thorndyke and Anthony Williams.

 

Councillor Peter Thompson was absent.

 

It was noted that Councillor Burns was present in the auditorium; however, as he was filming the proceedings, he could not take part in the vote on the motions proposed.

 

 

250.

Conferment of Honorary Freedom of the Borough: HMS Vengeance

That this Council, in recognition of the eminent services rendered by

 

HMS Vengeance

 

of BFPO 421, HM Naval Base, Clyde, Helensburgh, Argyle and Bute, and her Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew for 17 years’ affiliation with and outstanding service to the Borough of St Edmundsbury.

 

Further, for their significant contribution to the civic life of the Borough and their active support to the voluntary sector.

 

Do hereby, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 and in acknowledgement of the services aforesaid, confer upon the said HMS Vengeance the Honorary Freedomof the Borough of St Edmundsbury; and

 

do hereby admit the said HMS Vengeance to be an Honorary Freeman of the Borough accordingly.

 

Councillor Margaret Marks will move:

 

That the Council confer upon HMS Vengeance of BFPO 421, HM Naval Base, Clyde, Helensburgh, Argyle and Bute, the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of St Edmundsbury in the terms of the formal motion set out in the Agenda, and the Mayor present an illuminated copy of the resolution to Commander Neil Lamont RN of HMS Vengeance.

 

Councillor John Griffiths will second the motion.

 

The Mayor will put the motion to the vote, and upon its being declared carried will then ask all Members of the Council to rise and will invite Cdr Neil Lamont RN to subscribe to the Roll of Honorary Freeman of the Borough on behalf of HMS Vengeance.

 

The Mayor will then present an illuminated copy of the resolution and Freedom award to Cdr Lamontof HMS Vengeance.

 

Members of the Council will resume their seats and the Mayor will invite Cdr Lamont to acknowledge the admission of the said HMS Vengeance.

Minutes:

The Mayor read out the terms of the resolution for conferring the Honorary Freedom of the Borough on HMS Vengeance, as follows:

 

That this Council, in recognition of the eminent services rendered by HMS Vengeance of BFPO 421, HM Naval Base, Clyde, Helensburgh, Argyle and Bute, and her Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew for 17 years’ affiliation with and outstanding service to the Borough of St Edmundsbury.

 

Further, for their significant contribution to the civic life of the Borough and their active support to the voluntary sector.

 

Do hereby, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 and in acknowledgement of the services aforesaid, confer upon the said HMS Vengeance the Honorary Freedomof the Borough of St Edmundsbury; and

 

do hereby admit the said HMS Vengeance to be an Honorary Freeman of the Borough accordingly.

 

On the motion of Councillor Margaret Marks, seconded by Councillor John Griffiths, it was

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Council confer upon HMS Vengeance of BFPO 421, HM Naval Base, Clyde, Helensburgh, Argyle and Bute, the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of St Edmundsbury in the terms of the formal motion now read by the Mayor and set out in the Agenda, and the Mayor present an illuminated copy of the resolution to Commander Neil Lamont RN of HMS Vengeance.

 

Commander Neil Lamont, on behalf of the new Honorary Freeman, subscribed to the Roll of Honorary Freemen of the Borough and the Mayor presented an illuminated copy of the resolution and award.

 

Cdr Lamont then acknowledged the admission of the said HMS Vengeance.

251.

Conferment of Honorary Freedom of the Borough: TS St Edmund (Mayor's Own) Sea Cadet Corps

That this Council, in recognition of the eminent services rendered by

 

TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps

 

of Klondyke, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds who have dedicated 

72 years affiliation with and outstanding service to the Borough of

St Edmundsbury.

 

Further, for their significant contribution to the civic life of the Borough of

St Edmundsbury and their active support in helping the local young people move towards responsible adulthood using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.

 

Do hereby, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 and in acknowledgement of the services aforesaid, confer upon the said TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps the Honorary Freedomof the Borough of St Edmundsbury; and

 

do hereby admit the said TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps to be an Honorary Freeman of the Borough accordingly.

 

Councillor Margaret Marks will move:

 

That the Council confer upon TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps of Klondyke, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of St Edmundsbury in the terms of the formal motion set out in the Agenda, and the Mayor present an illuminated copy of the resolution to Commanding Officer Lieutenant Daniel Davies of TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps.

 

Councillor John Griffiths will second the motion.

 

The Mayor will put the motion to the vote, and upon its being declared carried will then ask all Members of the Council to rise and will invite

CO Lt Daniel Davies to subscribe to the Roll of Honorary Freeman of the Borough on behalf of TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps.

 

The Mayor will then present an illuminated copy of the resolution and Freedom award to CO Lt Daviesof TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps.

 

Members of the Council will resume their seats and the Mayor will invite CO Lt Davies to acknowledge the admission of the said TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps.

Minutes:

The Mayor read out the terms of the resolution for conferring the Honorary Freedom of the Borough on TS St Edmund (Mayor's Own) Sea Cadet Corps, as follows:

 

That this Council, in recognition of the eminent services rendered by TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps of Klondyke, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds who have dedicated 72 years affiliation with and outstanding service to the Borough of St Edmundsbury.

 

Further, for their significant contribution to the civic life of the Borough of

St Edmundsbury and their active support in helping the local young people move towards responsible adulthood using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.

 

Do hereby, in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 and in acknowledgement of the services aforesaid, confer upon the said TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps the Honorary Freedomof the Borough of St Edmundsbury; and

 

do hereby admit the said TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps to be an Honorary Freeman of the Borough accordingly.

 

On the motion of Councillor Margaret Marks, seconded by Councillor John Griffiths, it was

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Council confer upon TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps of Klondyke, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of St Edmundsbury in the terms of the formal motion now read by the Mayor and set out in the Agenda, and the Mayor present an illuminated copy of the resolution to Commanding Officer Lieutenant Daniel Davis of TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps.

 

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Daniel Davis, on behalf of the new Honorary Freeman, subscribed to the Roll of Honorary Freemen of the Borough and the Mayor presented an illuminated copy of the resolution and award.

 

CO Lt Davis then acknowledged the admission of the said TS St Edmund (Mayor’s Own) Sea Cadet Corps.

 

 

 

 

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