Former Mansfield councillor set to be made honorary alderman of Notts

Joyce Bosnjak, who served on Nottinghamshire Council for almost 30 years, including a spell as deputy leader, is set to be given the ‘rarely bestowed’ Honorary Alderman title, in recognition of her ‘ exceptional service’.

Mrs Bosnjak was first elected to the council in 1993 and initially represented Ravensdale and Sherwood until 2005 and then Mansfield North before she stood down at this year’s elections.

Mrs Bosnjak, who also served on Mansfield Council, representing Hornby ward from 2011 until she lost her seat in 2019, continues to play an active role in the community and is a keen advocate for voluntary and community groups in the Mansfield area.

She said was ‘absolutely delighted’ with the honour.

She said: “I served my communities for 28 years and am very proud of the work I did for the council, particularly in shaping the way we supported children and young people and encouraging young people to use their voices to affect positive change where they live.

“Improving the health and wellbeing of our communities and addressing community safety were also areas I was proud to be heavily involved with.

“I miss council life and being involved in important decisions that impacted on the lives of people in Nottinghamshire. I want to use this role to encourage as many people as possible to get more involved in the local community.”

Distinction

Former council leader Kay Cutts, who represented Radcliffe-on-Trent division for the Conservatives for 32 years and led the council from 2009-13 and 2017-21, is also set to be honoured.

Coun Ben Bradley, current council leader and Mansfield MP, said: “Kay and Joyce are both deserving of this special award.

“They gave great service to this council and the people of Nottinghamshire spanning many years in public office.

“They carried out their roles with great distinction and both set an example we should all strive to follow as elected members.

“I would like to congratulate Kay and Joyce on being nominated for the Honorary Alderman award and it is only right their many years of service will be recognised and celebrated.”

The council is expected to confirm the titles at its full council meeting tomorrow, September 23.

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