Borough of Kirklees - Certificate of Freedom (Simon Armitage CBE)
Council is recommended to agree to present the person named below with a certificate conferring upon them the title of Honorary Freeman of the Borough affixed with the common seal of the Council.
The Motion to be duly moved and seconded is:
That, by virtue of the power vested in it by Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Simon Armitage be admitted in perpetuity as Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Kirklees, in recognition of his service to literature and the performing arts.
Note by Chief Executive: Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 requires a resolution conferring the title of Honorary Freeperson to be passed by not less than two thirds of the Members voting thereon.
Decision:
RESOLVED – That, by virtue of the power vested in it by Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, Simon Armitage CBE be admitted in perpetuity as Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Kirklees, in recognition of his service to literature and the performing arts.