Honorary Aldermen of the County Council

In 2005, the council agreed to appoint Honorary Aldermen

The title recognises exceptional service of people who have reached the end of their political careers. The council considers nominations every 4 years.

Honorary Aldermen appointments

2021 

  • Byron Rhodes for his service between 1997 and 2021
  • Ivan Oulds OBE for his service between 1997 and 2021
  • Janice Richards for her service between 2009 and 2021 

2017

  • Graham Hart for his service between 2005 and 2017
  • Dave Houseman MBE for his service between 2005 and 2017
  • Peter Lewis for his service between 2005 and 2017
  • David Snartt for his service between 2005 and 2017

2013

  • Lesley Pendleton for her service between 1985 - 1989 and 2001 and 2013
  • Peter Roffey for his service between 1997 and 2013
  • Roger Wilson for his service between 1993 and 2013

2009

  • Mike Jones for his service between 1970 and 2009

2005

  • Harry Barber for his service between 1989 and 2005 (deceased 2011) 
  • Valerie Bill for her service between 1985 and 2005
  • Bernard Chapman for his service between 1989 and 2005 (deceased 2008)
  • David Knaggs for his service between 1993 and 2005 (deceased 2018)