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Prayers Minutes: Prayers were said by the Very Reverend John S Richardson of All Saints Church.
Note: Councillor Dawes entered the meeting after the prayers (6.33 p.m.).
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Recording of Proceedings Minutes: Councillor McKay reserved his right to record the proceedings.
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Couch, Jones, Khadka, Spooner, Springett, Summersgill, Sweetman, Trzebinski and Wilby.
Note: Councillor Parfitt entered the meeting after the apologies for absence (6.36 p.m.).
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Applications for Dispensations Minutes: There were no applications for dispensations.
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Disclosures by Members and Officers Minutes: There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.
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Disclosures of Lobbying Minutes: There were no disclosures of lobbying.
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To consider whether any items should be taken in private because of the possible disclosure of exempt information Minutes: RESOLVED: That all items on the agenda be taken in public as proposed.
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Petitions Minutes: There were no petitions.
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Notice of Motion - Honorary Alderman - Mrs Cynthia Robertson Notice of the following motion has been given by Councillor English, seconded by Councillor Harwood:
Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 states that a Council may confer the title of Honorary Alderman on any person who, in the opinion of the Council, has rendered eminent services to the Council as a past Member of that Council, but who is no longer a Member of the Council. It brings no special rights but is intended to reflect the esteem of the Council and of the wider community. It is proposed that Mrs Cynthia Robertson should receive such an honour.
Mrs Cynthia Robertson was a Member of Maidstone Borough Council for over 37 years; from May 1982 until May 1994 representing North Ward and from October 1998 until May 2024 representing Allington Ward. Cynthia served on most Committees and was Chairman of the North Area Planning Committee. She was also Mayoress during 1996/97.
It is fitting that such a long serving and dedicated former Councillor be awarded the honour.
I therefore propose that in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, this Council confers the title of Honorary Alderman upon Mrs Cynthia Robertson in recognition and acknowledgement of her eminent services rendered to the Council.
Minutes: It was moved by Councillor English, seconded by Councillor Harwood, supported by Councillors J Sams, Russell, Cleator, Mrs Gooch, Perry, Harper, Clark, Rodwell and Round and:
RESOLVED: That in pursuance of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, this Council confers the title of Honorary Alderman upon Mrs Cynthia Robertson in recognition and acknowledgement of her eminent services rendered to the Council and to the people of Maidstone.
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Duration of Meeting Minutes: 6.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
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