Hull City owner Assem Allam could be made an honorary freeman of Hull. please log in to view this image He is among a number of figures from the worlds of business, sport and the arts whose names have been put forward for what is regarded as the highest honour the city council can bestow. please log in to view this image The list also includes former Hull West and Hessle MP Alan Johnson, Hull-born boxer Luke Campbell, 2017 figureheads Rose Millard and Martin Green and Siemens project manager in Hull Finbarr Dowling. Charity fundraiser Jean Bishop, better known as the Bee Lady, has also been suggested as a recipient. Traditionally awarded for eminent service, the title is mainly ceremonial and does not comes with any special rights. Mr Allam's inclusion reflects his role as a major philanthropist, having supported a number of local charities over the years, as well as making significant financial donations to the University of Hull and several health projects. However, it's likely to infuriate City fans who saw their club relegated from the Premier League on Sunday. Many have pinned the blame for the club's demise on Mr Allam and his son, Ehab, who have been in charge since 2010. The Allams have also had a rocky relationship with the Guildhall, criticising the authority when talks over a possible takeover deal for the council-owned KCOM Stadium collapsed. please log in to view this image Two years ago they also claimed the council had wasted taxpayers money by mounting an ultimately unsuccessful legal challenge over their decision to install a synthetic pitch inside the Airco Arena. please log in to view this image That move by the Allam-owned SMC forced a dozen community sports clubs out of the venue. A 14-strong list of nominations went before a behind-closed-doors meeting of the council's civic committee last week. However, the Mail understands some additional names have also been put forward for consideration. No decision was made to recommend any of the nominations to full council until after a further civic committee next month. Some councillors are thought to be calling for a more formal policy to be agreed around the process of nominating people for the honour before any new titles are awarded. At the moment, anyone can nominate someone to be installed as an honorary freeman, although most nominations are made by councillors. It's believed some councillors are also unhappy with colleagues who give public backing to a nomination ahead of any final decision by the committee. Both council leader Steve Brady and Lord Mayor Sean Chaytor have spoken of their support for Mrs Bishop being granted the freedom of the city in recent months. Recent recipients of the honour include University of Hull lecturers Lord Norton and Lord Parekh, the late Hull KR president Colin Hutton and Hull FC legend Johnny Whiteley. Earlier this year councillors approved a formal nomination to give actor Sir Tom Courtenay the freedom of his home city. Sir Tom is expected to receive the honour in person at a ceremony later this year. http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull...0333173-detail/story.html#V8P4GUvFtXxx2lPz.99
Disgusting - he should be stopped at the city walls, and told to **** off - perhaps they should award him freedom of the Tiger instead - I'm sure he'd like that
Hell will have to freeze over before: a) Hull City Council awards it to him b) he accepts it from the Hull City Council
The comments section in the HDM is constantly being updated to remove the vitriol - my comment didn't last long - got loads of thumbs up then it was removed
Great the Hull Daily mail ain't it. Some people like that Babs Brown can spout what they want yet others have comments removed.
