Robin Hines Honorary Freeman Houghton Regis

Houghton Regis Town Council was delighted to make the first ever award of Honorary Freeman of Houghton Regis. The award was presented to Robin Hines on behalf of the Town Council by the, Town Mayor Cllr Ms J Hillyard, on 23rd November 2017. Over 25 people attended the awards presentation at which many personal and notable commendations were made to the Mr Hines for his tireless work within the community.

The award was made as the Council considered that he had served his community for many years in many ways, from officially serving as a councillor to informally helping his neighbours. Robin first joined the Town Council in 1995 and served for four years. He then came back on to the Council in 2007 and served until his passing in January 2018. He was elected as Town Mayor in May 2010 and he raised over £3,000 for Keech Hospice, Hospice at Home Volunteers and Help for Heroes.

Mr Hines was thanked by the Town Mayor on behalf of the Town Council and the community at large for the highly valued and significant contribution made to the town of Houghton Regis and was presented with a framed scroll in recognition of the award.

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