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Agenda and minutes

Agenda and minutes

Venue: THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - FIRST FLOOR, TOWN HALL, TOWN HALL SQUARE, LEICESTER

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53.

LORD MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Councillor Jean Khote

The Lord Mayor reflected upon the sad news regarding Councillor Jean Khote who passed away on 13th February following a period of ill health. The Lord Mayor noted that Jean was a well-liked Councillor who was determined in her efforts to make a difference for the people of her North Evington ward. Jean would be dearly missed by her family, all Councillors and the communities of North Evington.

 

The City Mayor also spoke about Jean’s efforts in serving the people of her ward and the city. She also had the ability to express her opinions and make her voice heard. She would be sadly missed by her family, the people of her ward and her contribution to the city as a whole.

 

Council stood for a minute’s silence in memory of Councillor Jean Khote.

 

Royal Visit

The Lord Mayor reported back on the successful visit to Leicester Market by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall on Tuesday 11th February.

 

The visit focussed on the outdoor market and Market Square, where 90 schoolchildren from the Spark Arts Festival performed on stage.

 

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales also unveiled a commemorative plaque to formally name the square as Green Dragon Square.

 

Lord Mayor’s Spring Ball

The Lord Mayor reminded Council about her forthcoming spring ball to be held on Saturday 7th March at Devonshire Place. All were invited to attend.

 

Lady Mayoress’ Coffee Morning

The Lord Mayor also reminded Council about the forthcoming coffee morning on Saturday 4th April to be held the Town Hall.

54.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

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The Lord Mayor invited Members to declare any interests they may have in the business on the agenda.

 

There were no declarations.

55.

HONORARY ALDERMEN - NOMINATION CRITERIA pdf icon PDF 115 KB

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Moved by Councillor Riyait, seconded by Councillor Cole and carried:

 

That the amendments to the nomination criteria for the title of Honorary Aldermen indicated in paragraph 5.4 of the report be approved.

56.

APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY ALDERMEN

In accordance with the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 and by virtue of Council Minute 48 of the Meeting held on 30 November 2006 and Council Minute 32 of the Meeting held on 24 November 2011, to consider proposals to confer the title of Honorary Alderman to former members of the City Council.

 

(The Act provides that the Council may, by a resolution passed by not less than two thirds of the Members voting thereon at a meeting specially convened for the purpose, with notice of the object, confer the title of Honorary Alderman on persons who have in the opinion of the Council rendered eminent services to the Council as past Members of that Council, but who are not then Councillors of the Council.)

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Moved by Councillor Riyait, seconded by Councillor Cole and carried:

 

That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 and in accordance with the Council’s policy on the Appointment of Honorary Aldermen, to consider proposals to confer the title of Honorary Alderman on the following former members of the City Council, it be confirmed that:-

 

Dawn Alfonso;

Harshad Bhavsar;

Virginia Cleaver;

Dr Shofiqul Chowdhury;

Peter Coley;

Iqbal Desai;

Inderjit Gugnani;

Lynn Senior; and

Malcolm Unsworth

 

be each appointed as an Honorary Alderman of the Leicester City Council.

57.

CLOSE OF MEETING

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The meeting closed at 4.59pm.