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James Anderson

Meeting: 29/10/2020 - Full Council (Item 37)

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Minutes:

It was moved by the Mayor, Councillor Wajid Khan and seconded by Councillor Andy Tatchell that

 

This Council recognises the record breaking, and outstanding achievement of Burnley born international cricket star, James Anderson by taking 600 international test match wickets.

That this Council honours James Anderson being the first ever test match fast bowler to achieve this historic milestone by naming a Burnley Borough road/street in the names of James Anderson.  He has been a great ambassador for the borough having been born and bred in Burnley as well as starting his career at Burnley Cricket Club. James is an excellent role model for Burnley youngsters as he has demonstrated it`s possible to achieve their goals and aspirations and reap the rewards of hard work.

This recognition would complement the previous freedom of the borough award given to James Anderson due to his outstanding services to cricket.

That this Council recommends that the Head of Streetscene in consultation with Group Leaders and other relevant bodies identify a suitable/road/street, which shall be named (or re-named) after James Anderson.

 

On being put to the vote the motion was declared to be carried and it was RESOLVED accordingly.