Statement from the Conservative Group on Scarborough Borough Council:
After a phenomenal tournament we are overjoyed at the victory of the Lionesses in the Women’s Euro Championship. We are proud of the whole team and what they’ve done for women’s football. But we are even more proud of the Borough’s very own Beth Mead and her achievements. After a stunning six goals, the Golden Boot and being named as Player of the Tournament, we are calling for Beth to be awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Scarborough.
Given that Scarborough Borough Council has less than a year left, we believe that this civic honour should be bestowed upon her before the dissolution of the Council at the end of March. We cannot think of a more fitting recipient of the honour.
Cllr Derek Basitman, Conservative Group Leader on Scarborough Borough Council added:
“Beth aside from being a phenomenal footballer has been a role model for many young women around the world. I firmly hope that her achievements inspire more young women to get involved in Sport and further inspires the public to watch it.
It seems the least we can do for such a star is to honour one of our own in the highest way we can”
