Royal Logistic Corps - Granting of Freedom of Entry to the City of Winchester.
To consider and determine the following Motion:
“That this Council, in recognition of the close ties of friendship which have been established between the City of Winchester and the Corps and the most excellent civil links thus formed, do confer upon the Royal Logistic Corps the Freedom of Entry to the City of Winchester, comprising the right to march through the City to the beat of drums, with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and colours flying.”
Minutes:
The Mayor welcomed Colonel Allen from the Royal Logistic Corps to the meeting. The Leader then moved the Motion as set out on the agenda.
In summary, the Leader referred to the Corps’ long and proud military history which included the predecessor units which came together to form the Royal Logistic Corps 30 years ago. Their connections to Winchester went back much further than their relatively recent relocation of their headquarters to Worthy Down. The honour to be bestowed on the Corps would go some way to thank them for their services to the country and for their commitment to a shared future to the city and district.
The Motion was seconded by Councillor Horrill (leader of the principal opposition). Councillor Horrill also restated the historical connections of the military to both the city and the district and referred to the direct links to the armed services with some members of the Council. She then referred to the vital role of His Majesty’s armed forces across the globe and the critical support of the Royal Logistic Corps in their conducting successful operations.
The Motion was unanimously supported and the Mayor then presented a framed scroll of the council’s resolution to Colonel Allen, who then responded.
In summary, Colonel Allen reiterated the special honour to have received the Freedom of Entry. He thanked the council in facilitating the Corps exercising its freedom on 1 June 2023 with a parade in celebration of its thirtieth anniversary. He also looked forward to the Corps ongoing special relationship with the City of Winchester.
RESOLVED:
That this Council, in recognition of the close ties of friendship which have been established between the City of Winchester and the Corps and the most excellent civil links thus formed, do confer upon the Royal Logistic Corps the Freedom of Entry to the City of Winchester, comprising the right to march through the City to the beat of drums, with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and colours flying.
Defence School of Logistics & Administration - Granting of Freedom of Entry to the City of Winchester
To consider and determine the following Motion to be moved by the Leader of the Council (Councillor Martin Tod):
“That this Council, in recognition of the close ties of friendship which have been established between the City of Winchester and the School and the most excellent civil links thus formed, do confer upon the Defence School of Logistics & Administration the Freedom of Entry to the City of Winchester, comprising the right to march through the City to the beat of drums, with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and colours flying.”
Minutes:
Following an introduction by the Mayor, in which he referred to council’s continued support of the efforts of the armed forces, the Leader moved the motion as set out on the agenda.
In summary, the Leader reiterated the unbreakable bond between civil and military communities which had been demonstrated by the recent renewal of the council’s Armed Forces Covenant. The Leader also referred to the council’s long tradition of honouring those links with freedom honours and that it was a particular pleasure to offer the proposed freedom to an institution that strengthened our military and educational reputation and heritage.
The Motion was seconded by Councillor Porter (Cabinet Member for Place and Local Plan) who was also one of the ward councillors for Worthy Down (where the Defence School of Logistics & Administration were based). Councillor Porter referred to the impressive array of training facilities at Worthy Down and their overall value to local communities.
During debate, Councillor Horrill (leader of the principal opposition) was pleased to support the motion to grant the freedom. In summary, Councillor Horrill also restated that the honour would further build upon the council’s extremely positive military and historical connections with the tri service community at Worthy Down. Councillor Kurn then advised that, as an army reservist with the Royal Logistics Corp; he was extremely proud that the council was further embellishing its support to the armed services.
The motion was unanimously supported and the Mayor advised that he would be presenting a framed scroll of the council’s resolution to grant the freedom of entry to senior representatives of the Defence School of Logistics & Administration.
RESOLVED:
That this Council, in recognition of the close ties of friendship which have been established between the City of Winchester and the School and the most excellent civil links thus formed, do confer upon the Defence School of Logistics & Administration the Freedom of Entry to the City of Winchester, comprising the right to march through the City to the beat of drums, with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and colours flying.