Honour for Alan

Caring Salford taxi driver Alan Henning who was killed on a charitable relief mission in Syria has been honoured with the Freedom of the City.

Photo shows, left to right: Councillor Sharmina August,Barbara Keeley MP, Alan’s daughter Lucy Henning withMaisie Henning his granddaughter, Alan’s son AdamHenning and City Mayor Paul Dennett.

Alan tragically died in October 2014 and Salford City Council pledged to commemorate his memory when the family felt the time was right. A permanent memorial garden was officially opened in Eccles in 2016 with yellow flowers to remember the yellow ribbons which decorated the town when Alan went missing.

City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “The Freedom of the City is the highest honour we can give. It is a fitting tribute to Alan, a true son of Salford, loved and remembered fondly by so many for his kindness.” one of our amazing foster carers and benefit from increased allowances