Posted March 21, 201411 yr Robbie Williams given Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent http://i60.tinypic.com/10f3vo4.jpg Robbie Williams' career has spanned more than two decades Councillors unanimously voted to bestow the singer with the honour - an symbolic title to recognise civic contributions - at an extraordinary meeting. The Stoke Sentinel newspaper - now in its 160th year - was also granted Freeman status. The council said a ceremony would be held to mark Williams' award "at a date and time to be agreed". 'Stokie pride' "Robbie Williams is a true international superstar," said council leader Mohammed Pervez. "He is one of our city's most famous sons. "He has raised the city's profile and he's proud of being a 'Stokie'." The motion to give him freedom of the city reads: "The council recognises and acknowledges the contribution made by Robert Peter Williams for his role as ambassador for the city. "By granting this award [the council] shows its overwhelming appreciation for his outstanding contribution to music and for his local and international fundraising activities, specifically supporting children in the area." Stoke has held a number of events in to mark the 40th birthday of Williams, who grew up in the city. Last month a blue plaque was mounted on gates in Tunstall Park, near the pop singer's childhood home. The Stoke Sentinel has famously campaigned to save Port Vale Football Club and the 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Staffords) - the former Staffordshire regiment. Mr Pervez said the newspaper had "always been one of the city's greatest advocates". Previous recipients of the Freedom of Stoke have included Sir Stanley Matthews and Stoke City FC. BBC News
March 23, 201411 yr :cheer: Getting the freedom of a city usually means you are allowed to graze your cow on the town green. I'm sure I read that somewhere.
March 24, 201411 yr Author :cheer: Getting the freedom of a city usually means you are allowed to graze your cow on the town green. I'm sure I read that somewhere. & you get free parking for life
April 11, 201411 yr the best thing to put in your mouth :heehee: http://www.staffordshireoatcakes.com/ i loooove them, the first thing i do whenever i go back to stoke is buy an oatcake! :D
April 12, 201411 yr Author the best thing to put in your mouth :heehee: http://www.staffordshireoatcakes.com/ i loooove them, the first thing i do whenever i go back to stoke is buy an oatcake! :D I like the pancake but nit sure about the fillings though :unsure: ,
April 14, 201411 yr And he's getting streets named after his songs too.... From http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Decision-re...tail/story.html Decision to rename Middleport streets after Robbie Williams songs are rubberstamped by Stoke-on-Trent City Council By The Sentinel | Posted: April 14, 2014 A COUNCIL has rubber-stamped a decision to rename streets after songsby Potteries pop superstar Robbie Williams. As well as offering the Burslem-born singer the Freedom of the City, Stoke-on-Trent City Council decided to rename three streets in the Middleport area of the city as a tribute to the star who celebrated his 40th birthday this year. Bennett Street which will change to Candy Lane, Dimsdale Street which will change to Angels Way and Slater Street which will change to Supreme Street. The name change will cost the local authority between £200 and £250, and will be funded by the Directorate of City Renewal. A council report said these three streets were chosen as there are currently no properties located off them and they are due to be redeveloped for housing by Sanctuary Group and Seddon Construction. :D
April 15, 201411 yr Author Should have gone for 'Sexed Up Crescent'.... Or D*ckhead Drive... -_- Come Undone Street ;)
