The dedicated service of Lowestoft’s Lifeboat Crew past, present and future has been recognised by Lowestoft Town Council as it conferred the honorary title of Freedom of the Town.

At a short ceremony on Sunday 19^th May, the Mayor of Lowestoft, Cllr Sonia Barker, awarded the Freedom of the Town to representatives of the current and past Lifeboat Crew in Lowestoft. 

Speaking at the event, the Mayor of Lowestoft, Cllr Sonia Barker said, “it is an honour to be here today as we confer the title of Freedom of the Town to the Lowestoft Lifeboat Crew – past, present and future.  Lowestoft has one of the oldest lifeboat stations, being founded in 1801, some 23 years before the RNLI was established. Ever since this presence has been in Lowestoft, a team of dedicated volunteers - of which I am delighted that some of the present volunteers are here today - have faced all kinds of dangers, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to make sure that everyone out at sea is safe.  This long, outstanding service and show of courage has saved many lives and will continue to do so.”

A representative from the Lifeboat Crew Operations Team said, “it is an honour to have received such a high accolade in recognition of the hard work our crews put in to keep our coastlines safe”.

The Freedom of the Town is the highest award that the Town Council can offer.  Previous recipients have included The Excelsior, John Wylson and Christopher Brooks.