Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest.

Apologies for absence had been received on behalf of Councillor Tom Coles and Councillor Suzy Horton.

Deputations by members of the public may be made on any item where a decision is going to be taken. The request should be made in writing to the contact officer (james.harris@portsmouthcc.gov.uk) by 12 noon of the working day before the meeting (so Monday 14 October 2024 for this meeting), and must include the purpose of the deputation (for example, for or against the recommendations). Email requests are accepted.

The Lord Mayor advised that no deputation requests had been received.

In the light of the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, and by virtue of Council Minute 191/06, to consider a proposal to confer the title of Honorary Alderman on Leo Madden, a former Leader and Member 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 of the Council specifically convened for the purpose with notice of the object, confer the title of Honorary Alderman/Alderwoman on persons who have, in the opinion of the Council, rendered long, eminent, and outstanding service.)

The Lord Mayor advised that the motion to admit Leo Madden as an honorary alderman would need to be passed by not less than two thirds of the members voting.

It was

Proposed by The Lord Mayor

Seconded by Councillor Steve Pitt

That the title of honorary alderman be conferred on Leo Madden, a former member and Leader of Portsmouth City Council.

Following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED that the title of honorary alderman be conferred on Leo Madden and that a certificate confirming this decision be presented to him at a future city council meeting.