Members of the Council are asked to consider whether they have any disclosable pecuniary interests and/or any other relevant interest, in connection with any matter to be debated or determined at this meeting and, if so, to declare it and state the nature of such interest.

No declarations of interests were made.

To receive the Civic Mayor's announcements and any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Jo Bird, Pat Cleary, Daisy Kenny, Judith Grier, Naomi Graham, Ian Lewis, James Stewart Laing, Jannette Williamson and Gill Wood.

Council is requested to consider the following recommendation from the Regulatory and General Purposes Committee at its meeting on 7 September 2023 (minute 19 refers):

That in pursuance of the provisions of Section 249(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 and in recognition of her dedicated service to the Borough, that Glenda Jackson be posthumously admitted as an Honorary Freewoman of this Borough at an Extraordinary Council Meeting to be held on 9 October 2023.

Minute and report attached.

The Council considered a report from the Director of Law and Governance in respect to a proposal to admit posthumously, Glenda Jackson, as an Honorary Freewoman of the Borough.

The recommendation was in pursuance of the provisions of Section 249 (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 and in recognition of her dedicated service to the Borough, that Glenda Jackson be posthumously admitted as Honorary Freewoman of this Borough.

Several Councillors spoke of the achievements of Glenda Jackson, outlining her upbringing in Wirral before her move to London and the significant contributions she made to acting and politics.

Following the speeches from Councillors, it was –

Resolved (unanimously) – That in pursuance of the provisions of Section 249 (5) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Glenda Jackson be posthumously admitted as Honorary Freewoman of this Borough.