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  Unfortunately this decision simply shows an inability to think 'outside the box' and fail to see the bigger picture. Lord Boyce is a nationally, nay internationally, respected figure. To have granted him Freeman status would have enhanced Dover's reputation and standing - indeed there is absolutely nothing negative that could have come of such an award.
  
  I fully accept that Lord Boyce has not lived in Dover all his life and has not made a lifelong contribution as some of the other previous recipients and nominees have done. However, since his Investiture he has embraced many aspect of Dover's community life and become patron of a number of highly respected Dover groups. And let's face it, he must have an exceptionally busy schedule so we are fortunate indeed to have a pro-active man willing to give any of his free time to this town.
  
  He might not tick all the boxes for the majority, it seems, of the Town Council, but the potential good reputation of this town should have outweighed such considerations. Such a man is exactly the sort of person that the council should be embracing, not pushing away.

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