AT A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEICESTER HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON THURSDAY 25TH JANUARY 1996

THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL
THE LORD MAYOR OF LEICESTER
COUNCILLER MICHAEL JOHNSON,
IN THE CHAIR.

IT WAS MOVED

by Councillor Robert Wigglesworth,
seconded by Councillor Henry Dunphy
and carried

“That, taking full account of the outstanding achievements and distinguished service of the Royal Anglian Regiment and being desirous of recognising, confirming and perpetuating the ties of close and friendly association which exist between the City of Leicester and the Royal Anglian Regiment, the Freedom of Entry into the City of Leicester be granted to the Royal Anglian Regiment, thereby conferring on all ceremonial occasions the right privilege, honour and distinction to march through the streets of the City with colours flying, bayonets fixed and bands playing.

It is further recommended that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed to the Deed confirming this Freedom of Entry.”