Honorary Freemen of the Borough
The Freedom of the Borough is the highest award that Cheshire West and Chester Council can bestow.
It is a power that is very rarely used and is normally only awarded to local people who have demonstrated a strong and continuing connection with and commitment to the Borough or have made a major contribution to national life and in doing so have enhanced the reputation of the Borough. Those awarded the title will have made a substantial contribution to the Borough in any area of activity, which could include:
- Artistic and Cultural endeavours
- Business, Economic growth and prosperity
- Charitable work
- Improvement to the built and natural environment
- Political Activities
- Religious and spiritual life
- Sports activities
The award of the Honorary Freedom of the Borough does not convey with it any legal rights or responsibilities, other than a ceremonial role at civic functions. The award dates back to the middle ages when Freemen had commercial privileges and a route into a position of power in a town or city.
Since 2009 the Council has awarded the title of Honorary Freeman to the below residents:
| Recipient | Year title awarded |
|---|---|
| Cioma, Antoni | 2022 |
| Colville, Jane | 2022 |
| Dandy, Adam | 2022 |
| Diggle, Mary | 2022 |
| Jones, Tony | 2022 |
| Owen, Barbara | 2022 |
| Teasdale, Carl | 2022 |
| Cliffe, Gary | 2020 |
| Clough, Gill | 2020 |
| Craven, Cyril | 2020 |
| Craven, Jean | 2020 |
| Daniels, Patricia | 2020 |
| Dennis, Martin | 2020 |
| Kenyon, John | 2020 |
| Sonlanki- Koli, Dilip | 2020 |
| Jackson, AJ | 2019 |
| Malam, John | 2019 |
| Roberts, David | 2019 |
| Wheeler, Tim | 2019 |
| Benn, Mrs Kathleen MBE | 2015 |
| Currie, Laurie | 2015 |
| Miller, Andrew | 2015 |
| Morgan, Len | 2015 |
| Parkin, Roger | 2015 |
| Pickering, Eddie | 2015 |
| Russell, Christine | 2015 |
| McGregor, Gordon Prof | 2012 |