I was delighted to join the Lord-Lieutenant Mr Derrick Anderson CBE and the Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Steve Melia at a ceremony at Sandwell Council House to grant the Freedom of the Borough to The Rt Hon Lord John Spellar of Smethwick and Mr Stewart Towe CBE, DL.
Its as a lovely occasion, shared with family and friends and a thoroughly well deserved tribute to the careers of two people who have made a huge difference to the lives of so many people in the Black Country over more than 50 years.
