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Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 29th October, 2026 6.00 pm
October 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm Council View on council websiteSummary
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The Council of Middlesbrough Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 29 October 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a resolution concerning the conferral of the Freedom of the Borough.
Freedom of the Borough
A key item scheduled for discussion is a resolution to grant the Freedom of the Borough. This is an honour bestowed by a local authority upon a person or organisation that has made a significant contribution to the local area. The report pack indicates that Charlotte Benjamin, Corporate Director of Legal and Corporate Services, will be presenting this resolution. The Freedom of the Borough is the highest civic honour that a council can bestow. 1
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The Freedom of the Borough is a ceremonial honour awarded by local authorities in the United Kingdom. It is typically granted to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the community or have brought significant prestige to the area. ↩
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