Agenda item

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council which recommends that Dame Janet Trotter CBE OBE CVO be admitted as an Honorary Freewoman of the City of Gloucester.

70.1    Councillor James (Leader of the Council), seconded by Councillor Hampson, moved the following motion:

“Council is asked to RESOLVE that pursuant to Section 249 of the Local Government Act, Dame Janet Trotter OBE DBE CVO be admitted as an Honorary Freewoman of the City of Gloucester in recognition of the significant contribution she has made to the life of the City of Gloucester.”

70.2    Councillor James outlined that Dame Janet Trotter had given many years of service to the City having, for example, helped found the University of Gloucestershire as well as having been chair of Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust. He further noted that Dame Janet Trotter had taken a wider interest in social issues in the City over a number of years and that to receive such an honour would be well deserved.

70.3    Councillor Hampson stated that it was an honour to second the motion and that Dame Janet had been very supportive of Mayor’s in their roles. He noted that her considerable charity work and work with social enterprises showed that she cared very deeply about the City and that her involvement had inspired others to become involved in charity work.

70.4    Councillor Hilton advised that the Liberal Democrat Group would support the motion and was pleased that Dame Janet had accepted the offer. He stated that he wished her the very best of luck as a Freewoman of the City.

70.5    Councillor Tracey noted that Dame Janet was a strong and hardworking woman who had worked well with communities. She stated that it was important to recognise all her good work.

70.6    Councillor Hyman praised Dame Janet’s commitment and empathy towards equalities and diversity and noted her continued support for LGBT rights.

70.7    Councillor Lewis wished Dame Janet very good luck and noted that the accolade was richly deserved.

70.8    RESOLVED: - that pursuant to Section 249 of the Local Government Act, Dame Janet Trotter OBE DBE CVO be admitted as an Honorary Freewoman of the City of Gloucester in recognition of the significant contribution she has made to the life of the City of Gloucester.