Agenda and minutes

CM 46/23       

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Ball, Blackman, Ewings, Leech and Saxby.

In accordance with the Code of Conduct, Members are invited to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Registerable Interests and Non-Registerable Interests including the nature and extent of such interests they may have in any items to be considered at this meeting;

If Councillors have any questions relating to predetermination, bias or interests in items on this Summons, then please contact the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting

CM 47/23       

The Mayor invited Members to declare any interests in the items of business to be considered during the course of the meeting but there were none made.

CM 48/23      

Members considered a report that sought approval, in accordance with Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, for the nomination of Mr Mike Davies, Ms Diana Moyse, Mr Terry Pearce and Mr Paul Ridgers to be conferred the title of ‘Honorary Alderman’ in recognition of their respective service to West Devon Borough Council

In the ensuing debate, tributes were paid by a number of Members to the outstanding community service and dedication that each of the four nominees had demonstrated.

It was then proposed by Cllr L Daniel, seconded by Cllr M Renders and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and ”RESOLVED that, in accordance with Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council confer the title of Honorary Alderman of the Council upon:

-        Mr Mike Davies;

-        Ms Diana Moyse;

-        Mr Terry Pearce; and

-        Mr Paul Ridgers.”