Agenda and minutes

            Apologies were reported on behalf of Aldermen McKee, R. Patterson and Spence and Councillors Bunting, Campbell, McConville and Nicholl.

            The Chief Executive submitted the summons convening the special meeting which had been called to consider a recommendation of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee of 22nd September to elect and admit Sir Kenneth Branagh as a Freeman of the City of Belfast.

Proposed by Alderman Kingston,

Seconded by Alderman Convery,

“This Council wishes to honour the outstanding achievements, over many decades, of Sir Kenneth Branagh in drama and cinema, as an actor, director, producer and screenwriter of international renown.

We record our pride in his many awards, including BAFTAs, Olivier Awards and an Emmy and his nominations for many others including Academy and Golden Globe Awards.

The Council acknowledges and appreciates that this son of Belfast, despite this international success, has maintained an active involvement with various voluntary sector organisations in Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Accordingly, the Council agrees that Sir Kenneth Branagh is hereby elected and admitted as a Freeman of the City and County Borough of Belfast.”

Moved by Alderman Kingston,

Seconded by Alderman Convery and

      Resolved – “This Council wishes to honour the outstanding achievements, over many decades, of Sir Kenneth Branagh in drama and cinema, as an actor, director, producer and screenwriter of international renown.

We record our pride in his many awards, including BAFTAs, Olivier Awards and an Emmy and his nominations for many others, including Academy and Golden Globe Awards.

The Council acknowledges and appreciates that this son of Belfast, despite this international success, has maintained an active involvement with various voluntary sector organisations in Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Accordingly, the Council agrees that Sir Kenneth Branagh is hereby elected and admitted as a Freeman of the City and County Borough of Belfast.”