Legislation
Under section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the council is able to confer the title of honorary alderman on “persons who have, in the opinion of the council, rendered eminent services to the council as past members”.
What it means
The position of Honorary Alderman is open to any person who, in the eyes of the council, has given eminent service to the area in a public position. The position does not entitle the holders to any special privileges, but does enable them to attend civic functions or Council meetings.
Honorary Alderman don’t have the right to influence meetings of the Council or a committee of the Council and neither do they receive any allowance or other payment under the Members’ Allowance Scheme.
Who are the Alderman for Devon County Council
The following former councillors currently hold the title of Honorary Alderman of Devon County Council:
- Alderman Mr B. Hughes OBE
- Alderman Mr Stuart Barker
- Alderman W.G. Cann
- Alderman Mrs Caroline Chugg
- Alderman Mr John Clatworthy
- Alderman Mrs Polly Colthorpe
- Alderman Lt Col A. Drake DL
- Alderman Mr Richard Edgell
- Alderman Mrs O. Foggin
- Alderman Mr Roger Giles
- Alderman J.P. Halse
- Alderman Mrs K.M. Hill
- Alderman Mr Gordon Hook
- Alderman M.H. Knight
- Alderman Mr John Mathews
- Alderman Mrs C.M. Marsh
- Alderman Mr A. Moulding
- Alderman Mrs J. Owen
- Alderman Mr Barry Parsons
- Alderman J. Rawlinson
- Alderman D.W.J. Spear
- Alderman Mrs S.M. Spence CBE
- Alderman Mrs M.I. Strudwick
- Alderman Mrs B. Taylor
- Alderman Mr Nick Way
- Alderman Mr R. Westlake MBE
- Alderman Mrs E. Wragg