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)