Issue - meetings

In accordance with section 249 of the Local Government Act 1979, members considered a recommendation to confer Freedom of the Borough upon Professor Dame Carol Black GBE FRCP FMedSci in recognition of eminent service rendered in the fields of health and medicine, education and work.

Members spoke about Professor Black’s inspirational career following her childhood in Barwell. Professor Black gave an inspirational speech about her life and service, encouraging young people of the borough to following their passion and dreams.

It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor R Allen and unanimously

RESOLVED – Freedom of the Borough be conferred upon Professor Dame Carol Black GBE FRCP FMedSci.

Professor Black was presented with a scroll bearing the Council’s common seal.