The meeting was opened with a short period of reflection.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Morris, O’Dwyer and Stubley.

Resolve to exercise the powers conferred by Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 to admit Mrs Lynne Hookings to be an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Torbay in recognition and appreciation of her contribution to the tourism industry within Torbay and her unceasing voluntary work for the NHS and Torbay League of Friends.

The Council received a recommendation, as set out in the minutes of the Civic Committee meeting held on 12 November 2016, in relation to a nomination for Honorary Freeman.

Councillor Kingscote proposed and Councillor Darling (M) seconded a motion, which was agreed (unanimously) by the Council as set out below:

That, in accordance with the minutes of the Civic Committee of 12 November 2016, in exercise of the powers, conferred by Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Mrs Lynne Hookings be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Torbay in recognition and appreciation of her eminent services to the Borough for many years and her unceasing work for local charities and organisations.’

Mrs Hookings took the declaration before the Chief Executive and signed the Honorary Freemen’s Roll.  The Chairman presented Mrs Hookings with a commemorative scroll and badge of office whereupon Mrs Hookings thanked the Council for the honour bestowed upon her.