Aldermen and Alderwomen
We can give the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman to anyone who has, in our opinion, rendered eminent services to the council as a previous member.
The status of an Honorary Alderman and Honorary Alderwoman is purely honorary in acknowledgement of the distinction of the person or in recognition of their previous service. It does not give any special status to attend or address meetings of the council or any committee or sub-committee.
Our power to give these titles is set out in Section 249(5) of the Local Government Act 1972.
List of Honorary Alderman and Alderwomen in Rochdale borough
This table lists the names of Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Alderwomen of the borough and includes the date they were awarded the title.
| Name | Date of Admission |
|---|---|
| Mr Tom Bailey | 19 October 2022 |
| Mr Mohammed Sharif | 19 October 2022 |
| Mr Keith Swift | 19 October 2022 |
| Mr Ian Duckworth | 19 October 2022 |
| Ms Ann Stott | 18 December 2019 |
| Ms Angela Coric | 18 December 2019 |
| Ms Patricia Colclough | 18 December 2019 |
| Mr Robert Clegg OBE (deceased) |
18 December 2019 |
| Mr Allan Whitehead (deceased) |
26 July 2016 |
| Mr Henry Cyrano West MBE | 26 July 2016 |
| Mrs Maureen Rowbotham (deceased) |
26 July 2016 |
| Mr Andrew Neilson | 26 July 2016 |
| Mrs Lil Murphy | 26 July 2016 |
| Mr James Moran | 26 July 2016 |
| Mrs Joan Lyons (deceased) |
26 July 2016 |
| Mrs Jane Gartside | 26 July 2016 |
| Mrs Teresa Fitzsimons | 26 July 2016 |
| Mr Peter Clegg | 26 July 2016 |
| Mrs Patricia Flynn | 2 April 2014 |
| Mr A J Ryan | 18 April 2012 |
| Mrs J B Wright (deceased) |
25 July 2007 |
| Mr R H Stott MBE (deceased) |
25 July 2007 |