Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 6.00 pm - Agenda and minutes

The Mayor welcomed guests from the local Freemason organisation who joined the meeting to mark the centenary anniversary of the donation of the Mayoral Mace and Mayors Regalia. The Mace had been presented to the Borough of Aldershot by the Freemasons of Aldershot in November 1924.

Cllr Sue Carter will propose:

That, pursuant to the provisions of Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the title of Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Rushmoor be conferred upon DIANE BEVERLEY BEDFORD in recognition of the eminent and long service rendered by her to Rushmoor Borough Council for 22 years.

It was MOVED by Cllr Sue Carter, SECONDED by Cllr Keith Dibble – That, pursuant to the provisions of Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the title of Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Rushmoor be conferred upon DIANE BEVERLEY BEDFORD in recognition of the eminent and long service rendered by her to Rushmoor Borough Council for 22 years and as Mayor of Rushmoor in 2014 to 2015.

The Motion was put to the Meeting and was DECLARED CARRIED unanimously.

The Mayor presented Honorary Alderman Diane Bedford with a framed copy of the Resolution conferring the title of Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Rushmoor and a Badge of Office.

Honorary Alderman Diane Bedford addressed the Council and thanked Members for the honour that had been bestowed upon her and the pride she would take in wearing her Badge of Office.