Civic honours nominations sought

Published Tuesday, 19th September 2023

Hartlepool Borough Council is inviting nominations for the title of Honorary Freeman/Freewoman of the Borough of Hartlepool.

Nominees must have made a sustained and significant contribution to the Borough and should be either an individual or a group of individuals.

Nominations may be made by:

  • A member of the public.
  • A voluntary organisation operating in the Borough.
  • A public or charitable body.
  • A corporate body with premises in the Borough.
  • Any Hartlepool Borough Councillor.
  • A political party or group connected with the Council.

Nominations of people who have formerly served as elected members of Hartlepool Borough Council are also being sought for the title of Honorary Alderman/Alderwoman. However, these nominations can only be made by a Hartlepool Borough Councillor, a Council committee or Full Council.

Self-nominations cannot be accepted.

Honorary Freeman/Freewoman nomination forms can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/44X6MLt

Honorary Alderman/Alderwoman nomination forms can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/48nK4yU

Nomination forms can also be requested by calling (01429) 402818.

Completed nomination forms can be emailed to democratic.services@hartlepool.gov.uk or posted to either the Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool or Managing Director of Hartlepool Borough Council, c/o Hartlepool Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool TS24 8AY.

The deadline for nominations to be received is Monday 16th October.