Julie is set to be put forward for the award at the meeting of the full Council on 11th September. It is the highest honour given to any resident and is conferred on people who have given eminent service to the borough. There are currently eight living Freemen of the Borough (including athlete Ron Hill) and the honour was also given to the entire Duke of Lancaster Regiment earlier this year.
Cllr Moss said, "Julie is a prominent Accrington actress and one of several from the area to have appeared on Coronation Street. Her euthanasia storyline brought discussion of the subject to the fore, largely thanks to her portrayal, and the fact that she has won awards for that performance speaks volumes."
He added, "She has still kept her Accrington roots and is also a supporter of the Maundy Relief charity right here in our borough. She thoroughly deserves to become a Freeman due to her work in promoting the area."
The nomination will be put to the vote and, if successful, the award ceremony will take place this autumn.
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