Agenda and minutes

Members stood in silent tribute to the memory of Alderman Barrie Critchlow.  Members paid tribute to Alderman Critchlow for his commitment and hard work in the Borough during his time as a Councillor.  Members sent their condolences to his family.

Apologies were received from Councillor Simon White.

To receive declarations of interest from Members on items contained within this agenda.

There were no declarations of interest stated.

Councillor Simon Tagg moved and Councillor Tony Kearon seconded that Mrs Margaret Astle, Mrs Ann Beech, Mrs Sandra Hambleton, Mr Derrick Huckfield, Mr Ian Matthews and Mrs Wenslie Naylon be appointed as Honorary Aldermen for the Borough of Newcastle under Lyme.

A correction was made to the report – adding that Wenslie Naylon had also served as a Cabinet Member.

Councillors’ Reddish and Proctor were also happy to support the appointments.

Resolved:     That the following be appointed as Honorary Aldermen for the

                        Borough of Newcastle under Lyme.

                        Mrs Margaret Astle

Mrs Ann Beech

Mrs Sandra Hambleton

Mr Derrick Huckfield

Mr Ian Matthews

Mrs Wenslie Naylon