Photo: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.  Photos shows Christopher Whinney from his time as Councillor.

A former Reigate councillor has been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. 

Christopher Whinney was honoured at the extraordinary council meeting on Thursday for speaking up for residents and making valuable contributions to the various committees he served on. 

The title of Honorary Alderman is awarded to people who have given outstanding service to the borough as past members of the Council.