Former Bolsover councillors recognised with honour for their dedication and service

Seven former councillors of Bolsover District Council, including the former leader, have received the title ‘Honorary Alderman’ for their dedication and service to the council.
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Pauline Bowmer from Pleasley, Ann Syrett from Stainsby, Toni Bennett from Bolsover, Malcolm Crane from Hillstown, Brian Murray-Carr from Shirebrook, Ken Walker from Shirebrook and Jim Smith from Clowne received the honour in view of them each giving more than 16 years’ service as an elected member.

Between them these long-serving ex-councillors accumulated more than 120 years’ worth of service as elected members and had all played their part in helping to drive forward change at the council, revitalising their communities and helping to regenerate the district.

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Coun Steve Fritchley, Bolsover District Council leader, said: “These seven former colleagues contributed so much to the district and their local communities during their time as councillors.

Seven former councillors of Bolsover District Council received the title ‘Honorary Alderman’ for their dedication and service to the council and its communities at a special ceremony.Seven former councillors of Bolsover District Council received the title ‘Honorary Alderman’ for their dedication and service to the council and its communities at a special ceremony.
Seven former councillors of Bolsover District Council received the title ‘Honorary Alderman’ for their dedication and service to the council and its communities at a special ceremony.

“They dedicated so much of their lives to serving others that we felt this was a fitting tribute to their many years of service."

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Every one of the seven councillors has also held prestigious positions in the authority ranging from council chair, leader, cabinet member, scrutiny chair and represented the council on many national organisations.

The former councillors, along with friends and family, attended a special ceremony where they receive a signed certificate and carriage clock.

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