Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972
Wandsworth Council is currently deciding whether to confer Honorary Alderman titles on seven former councillors under Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972.
In October 2026, Wandsworth's General Purposes Committee recommended that seven former councillors be honoured with the title of Honorary Alderman for their long service. These individuals each served for ten or more years, meeting the council's criterion for 'eminent services'.
The full Wandsworth Council is scheduled to consider this recommendation at its meeting on 21 October 2026. This process follows Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, which permits councils to honour past members who have rendered distinguished service.
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