Agenda item

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council which recommends that Mr Stephen Marston, be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the City of Gloucester.

12.1    Leader of the Council, Councillor Cook moved that pursuant to Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Mr Stephen Marston be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the City of Gloucester in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the betterment of the City of Gloucester, providing leadership as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire for the institution’s growing positive impact on the vibrancy and regeneration of the City, along with his significant personal commitment to improving the cultural life of Gloucester. The motion was seconded by Council Hilton.

12.2    Mr Marston thanked Members for their contributions and stated that it was an honour to be awarded the title of Honorary Freeman. He stated that he had very much enjoyed his time at Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire and was proud of what had been achieved during his tenure. Mr Marston noted that he was particularly pleased that he had been able to see the University expand to such a degree which included a new campus site in the centre of Gloucester which would not only enhance the standing of the City but also had preserved a loved, historic building.

12.3    RESOLVED that:- pursuant to Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Mr Stephen Marston be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the City of Gloucester in recognition outstanding dedication to the betterment of the City of Gloucester, providing leadership as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire for the institution’s growing positive impact on the vibrancy and regeneration of the City, along with his significant personal commitment to improving the cultural life of Gloucester.