Decision - The Freedom of the City of Brighton & Hove
Decision maker
Council
Report author
Victoria Simpson
Published
15 Jul 2025
Reference
7464
As published
the council's own words, unedited1) That the Council approved the Policy attached as Appendix 1 with immediate effect.
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The policy sets out how nominations for the honorary title of Freedom of the City of Brighton & Hove will be submitted, assessed and approved. The honour is reserved for individuals, or exceptionally clearly defined groups, who have rendered eminent services to the city and have a strong connection to Brighton & Hove.
Outcome
approved
Recommendation
Adopt the protocol for inviting, assessing and approving nominations for the honorary title of Freedom of the City.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Brighton & Hove City Council
Stakeholders named
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members of the publicother stakeholdersGroup Leadersnomineesnamed supporters
Next steps
parsed- Invite nominations from members of the public and other stakeholders.
- Review eligible nominations annually by Group Leaders, normally in November.
- Submit Group Leaders’ recommendations to a special Council meeting for formal approval.
- Return completed nomination forms and supporting information to democratic.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
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