PAPER M

Motion No 01/22

Briefing Note To:

Meeting of the Full Town Council - 31^st January 2022

Proposer:

Councillor Lilley

Proposal:

That the Town Council gives awards to local residents to

commemorate the Queen’s jubilee.

Proposal By Way of Notice of Motion

1. Resolves as part of the Jubillee Celebrations to award 7 “magnificant” Ryde

residents born prior to 1940 the ‘Freedom of Ryde’ collectively for their magnificant

and substantial contribution to making the Ryde the Town it is today. One for every

decade of Queen Elizabeth’s reign.

Nominations to be sought across the Town from organisations and residents. The

Honours Committee to select the 7 from nominations and present these to Full

Council for ratification.

2. Resolves as part of the Jubillee Celebrations to award and acknowledge Ryde

residents who were born after 1940 (all ages) who have significantly contributed to

making Ryde the Town it is today. Nominations to be sought across the Town from

organisations and residents. The Honours committee to decide a shortlist of

nominations.

All awards to be presented at an event that is part of the Jubillee celebrations.

Budget Implications

A budget of £2500 to be allocated from the Town Marketing budget.

Legal Powers

Local Government Act 1972 s248, s249(5), s249(8).

Name

Councillor Michael Lilley - Ryde Appey and Elmfield - Mayor of Ryde