English councils have the power to create honorary aldermen/alderwomen, as a reward for their services to the council, the highest award that can be given to a former councillor for exceptional service. This is done at a special meeting of the Full Council. An Honorary Alderman/Alderwoman can attend as an observer at meetings of the Council or any other meetings to which the press and public are admitted and to have a seat reserved for this purpose, as well as attending civic events. They enjoy the courtesy title of “Honorary Alderman” or “Honorary Alderwoman” and to be addressed as such.
Honorary Aldermen/Alderwomen
Current Honorary Aldermen/Alderwomen
Honorary Alderman J R Attrill
Honorary Alderman Elaine Baker
Honorary Alderman Alex Bentley
Honorary Alderman T Blair
Honorary Alderman Dr A Burnett CBE
Honorary Alderman R J Emmerson
Honorary Alderman Terry Hall
Honorary Alderman Frank Jonas
Honorary Alderman Donna Jones JP
Honorary Alderman Mike Park
Honorary Alderman Jim Patey
Honorary Alderman Dr Eleanor Scott
Honorary Alderman R E Sotnick LLB
Honorary Alderman Mrs S T Thomas
Honorary Alderman Alistair Thompson
Honorary Alderman Steve Wemyss
Honorary Alderman Rob Wood
Honorary Alderman Mr F Worley
Honorary Alderman Steven Wylie