Agenda and draft minutes

The Chair led introductions.

No apologies for absence were received.

None received.

To follow

RESOLVED The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a correct record.

Louise De Cordova introduced the report and highlighted the following points:

·       The V&E Sub-Committee is asked to consider a nomination from the Conservative Group for former Councillor Peter Abraham to be made an Honorary Alderman.

·       This recommendation will then go to Full Council for approval.

·       There are certain criteria for the nomination as set out by Full Council in 2017. It was confirmed that these had been met in this case.

Discussion Notes:

·       It was noted that an alderman was once appointed who did not qualify under the criteria, but PA clearly meets or exceeds them.

·       The committee congratulated PA on his outstanding 55-year record of public service, including holding the position of Lord Mayor 3 times.

·       There are several south Bristol Councillors on the committee who noted that PA was originally elected in 1966 for Stockwood Ward and commended his work in that area.

·       PA has served in every conceivable position and on every committee at the council.

·       PA said that he would serve as a Councillor until England won the world cup again and the committee regrets he was not able to see this come to fruition.

·       The committee is looking forward to hearing more about PA’s story at the full council meeting.

RESOLVED the Value and Ethics Sub-Committee Unanimously approves that Peter Abraham should be recommended to Full Council as an Honorary Alderman.