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Nov 2022
Former Harrogate councillor made Honorary Alderman for North Yorkshire
A former Harrogate councillor has been awarded Honorary Alderman status for North Yorkshire after 25 years of service.
Cliff Trotter, who represented Pannal and Lower Wharfdale on North Yorkshire County Council, served on the authority from 1997 until 2022.
The Conservative councillor also served as chairman of the county council in 2012.
He was one of six councillors who received the award at a meeting on Wednesday.
Mr Trotter, who has since retired from the council on medical advice, spoke of “honour” in accepting the award, adding his “time on the council has been really enjoyable”.
He was presented with the honour by deputy chairman of the council, Cllr David Ireton.
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The position of Honorary Alderman has parity of status with a past Mayor, enabling those who receive the title to be invited to the same civic functions and events
Mr Trotter joined former councillors John Blackie, Caroline Patmore, Peter Sowray MBE, Val Arnold and Helen Swiers in receiving the honour.
Jill McMullon, partner of the late Mr Blackie, accepted the honour on his behalf.
In total, the councillors served for nearly 150 years on the county council.
Council leader, Cllr Carl Les, said:
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