Agenda

That in recognition of his outstanding contribution to England’s historic World Cup winning victory in 1966and in celebration of his childhood connections to Tameside, the Council do hereby admit SIR GEOFF HURST MBE to be an HONORARY FREEMAN of the said Metropolitan Borough pursuant to the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, that being the highest honour which the Council has the power to bestow upon him.

To recognised the awarding of Honorary Alderwoman status to Margaret Downs and Honorary Alderman status to Michael Ballagher and Alan Whitehead.

To recognise the election of Councillor Joyce Bowerman as Civic Mayor for 2017/2018 and the former Civic Mayor, Councillor Philip Fitzpatrick to reflect on his year in office.