Frontline healthcare staff to be granted Causeway Freedom of the Borough

Frontline healthcare workers are to receive the Causeway Coast and Glens Freedom of the Borough.

The move was unanimously agreed by elected members at a Special Council meeting yesterday (Wednesday).The move was unanimously agreed by elected members at a Special Council meeting yesterday (Wednesday).

Alderman John McAuley, who purposed the Notion of Motion said it was “right and fitting” to publicly recognise and value the contribution of frontline healthcare professionals within the NHS.

The Freedom of the Borough, which is the highest honour that Council can bestow on any organisation or individual, will be conferred at a special ceremony in 2024.

Ald McAuley said: “In conferring this award, we will be reiterating our heartfelt gratitude to each and every member of staff for their unwavering service.

“Elected members will now begin the process of selecting attendees for the Freedom of the Borough ceremony, in order to ensure that all sections of the workforce are represented, and not just senior staff and management.”

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan said: “I am very pleased to support this motion, which recognises the unflinching and tireless efforts of health and care staff working on the frontlines.

“On behalf of the entire Borough, I wish to pay tribute to all these hard-working staff who have sacrificed so much. I cannot think of a more deserving group of people to receive this award.”

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