The resolution should be passed by not less than two thirds of the members present. After the formal proceedings come to an end it is usual to close the meeting and adjourn for a reception. The practice of granting the 'Freedom of Entry' upon military units also has its roots deep in the history of local and central government; indeed it affords an interesting example of the power and influence of the old boroughs and Cities in the past.
During the Middle Ages, formed bodies of troops were not allowed to march through a borough, or City, without first seeking the permission of the Council. As most boroughs were surrounded by a fortified wall the city fathers were in a position to refuse access if, for some reason, they were suspicious of the Military Commander's intentions. The Freedom of entry to the town or City would normally be granted to locally based troops only after sufficient time had elapsed for mutual confidence and friendship to be established and when the citizens were satisfied that the troops would protect their interests.
Permission to enter came to be granted 'in column form', and there arose the practice of conferring upon individual Regiments the right "to march through the city with due ceremonial, drums beating, bands playing, banner flying and bayonets fixed', in recognition of the confidence, trust and friendship existing between the citizens and soldiers. Such permission was usually accompanied by a sealed and illuminated certificate, which is presented at a formal parade where the Mayor inspects the assembled troops and then invites all involved to a reception.
The granting of Freedom of the City is not specific to military units and has been granted to other bodies such as the Church or University so as to recognise and maintain the strong links with these organisations. This website uses cookies Accept all Reject all Necessary cookies. Google Analytics cookies. Enable analytics cookies. Disable analytics cookies. Donate and support our work. Welsh Government. Bridgend County Borough Council. More similar requests.
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To apply to complete the Apply to the pastures roll of the Freeman of Grimsby form. The daughter of an Enrolled Freemen is now eligible to apply to become an Enrolled Freemen of Grimsby just like the son of and Enrolled Freeman. The same law means that it no longer matters whether your parent was an Enrolled Freeman when you were born although your parent must have been admitted as an Enrolled Freemen.
However you must be the son or daughter of an Enrolled Freemen in order to be eligible and you must live in Grimsby. I am the daughter of a Freeman and upon our marriage my husband applied to become a Freeman. Proposers are not allowed to attend any meeting of the Civic Committee. The Civic Committee may request further information from the proposers if required. Any recommendation to confer the honour should be a unanimous decision by members of the Committee present.
The names of anyone not selected will not be recorded, but the person making the nomination will be notified. The Civic Committee will then make their recommendations. The Civic Committee will then request the Chief Executive to approach any person that the Committee recommends to award Honorary Freeman status, to ask that person, if he or she were supported by the Council, whether or not he or she would accept. A special meeting of the Council will then be to be held to consider granting Honorary Freeman to the nominees.
This must be agreed by not less than two thirds of the Members present as required by Section of the Local Government Act Each recipient will then be presented with a badge and scroll. A Civic Reception, hosted by the Civic Mayor, will be held immediately after the special Council meeting to give an opportunity for everyone to offer their congratulations to the newly appointed Honorary Freemen.
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