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.

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