Former Lord Mayor of Exeter Percy Prowse has become an Honorary Alderman of the City during a ceremony at the Guildhall in recognition of his services to the council.
Mr Prowse was a city councillor for 12 years and served as Lord Mayor in 2014/15 and Deputy Lord Mayor in 2012/13.
His nomination for the position was approved by councillors at an Extraordinary Council Meeting in October.
Mr Prowse said: “It means a lot to me. I’ve watched the Alderman performing their civic duties over the years and I look forward to joining those events.”
The council has the power to confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former councillors who have “rendered eminent services to the council”.
An Honorary Alderman is entitled to the following rights and privileges:
- To enjoy the title of Honorary Alderman and to be so addressed
- In the event of the council deciding to give some badge, robe or emblem to Honorary Alderman, to wear such badge, robe or emblem on civic occasions
- At each meeting of the council to have seats reserved in the public gallery for the use of Honorary Aldermen
- To receive a copy of each council summons
- To receive invitations to all civic and social events to which members of the council are invited
- To walk in civic procession in a position immediately senior to serving members of the council
- To enjoy such other privileges as the council may confer upon them from time to time.
Aldermen must have served as a member of the city council for at least 12 years in total and should not be current members of the council.

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