Agenda

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 17 March 2025 for this meeting), and must include the purpose of the deputation (for example, for or against the recommendations). Email requests are accepted.

That in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972:-

(i)             The City Council wishes to record its gratitude and appreciation to Alan Knight MBE, former Portsmouth Football Club goalkeeper. With 801 appearances, Alan holds the world record for the most appearances for a single club as a goalkeeper.  Since retiring from professional football, he has spent 24 years donating his time to local charitable causes. The City Council therefore believes that Alan Knight MBE's extraordinary achievements both on and off the pitch justly deserve him being bestowed with the highest award that City Council can confer, the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth.

(ii)            This resolution be produced and sealed with the common seal for presentation; and

(iii)          Arrangements be made for the presentation of this resolution and the formal admission to the Freedom of the City.

That in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972:-

(i)             The City Council wishes to record its expression of gratitude to the Joint Hospital Group (South) for their splendid achievements in the service of this country and for their long and valued association with the City of Portsmouth, by conferring upon the unit the highest award that the City Council can bestow, the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth.

(ii)            This resolution be produced and sealed with the common seal for presentation; and

(iii)          Arrangements be made for the presentation of this resolution and the formal admission to the Freedom of the City.