| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Looking for friends or ahead to next May? | |
| Posted by: | Rosco White | |
| Date/Time: | 14/07/21 18:17:00 |
| A quick Ggoogle would appear to indicate it is a way for a Council to "Honour" someone, and not much else! Seems it's meaningless, and according to Tameside Council:- Honorary Freemen of the Borough The Freedom of the Borough is the highest award that the council can bestow. It is a power that is very rarely used and is normally only awarded to local people who have in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent services to the Borough. The award of the Honorary Freedom of the Borough does not convey with it any legal rights or responsibilities, other than a ceremonial role at civic functions. The award dates back to the middle ages when Freemen had commercial privileges and a route into a position of power in a town or city. Associated with the “Freedom of the Borough” is the “Freedom of Entry” which the Council may award to service units which have rendered conspicuous service and which are closely associated with the Borough. The Freedom of Entry grants the service unit the right, privilege and honour of marching through the streets of Tameside on ceremonial occasions with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying.” |