REDDITCH’S FTD Brothers are to be awarded the honorary title of Freemen of the Borough in recognition of their exceptional achievements and the pride they have brought to the town.
At the Full Council Meeting on Monday councillors unanimously supported a motion calling for Jordan and Cian Adams to receive this prestigious honour in recognition of their incredible fundraising efforts.
The honour will be formally awarded to the brothers at a “special” meeting of the Council in August 2026.
The pair, who are both at risk of getting dementia in their 40s due to a genetic mutation, began their most recent running challenge by completing the London Marathon, before then running marathons in all 32 counties on the island of Ireland over the following 32 days.
They were welcomed home with great pride by the people of Redditch and have raised millions for Alzheimer’s and dementia charities so far.
Freedom of the Borough is a historic honour dating back to medieval times, when “freemen” were granted special rights such as the ability to trade, own property and take part in local governance.
Today, the official title of “ Freeman” or “Freemen” of the Borough is purely ceremonial but remains the highest distinction a council can award, recognising individuals or organisations that have made exceptional contributions or brought great pride to the borough.
In the council’s lifetime this honour has only been bestowed a total of four times, most recently to 37th Signal Regiment in 2014. It is also held by the Mercian Regiment and the late Walter Stranz.
Leader of Redditch Borough Council, Coun Matt Dormer, said: “I am delighted the motion received unanimous support from councillors across all political groups.
“Jordan and Cian have shown extraordinary courage, determination and selflessness, inspiring people, across our borough and beyond, while bringing immense pride to Redditch.
“This honour is the highest we can give as a Council and is entirely fitting in recognition of their outstanding contribution, not only through incredible fundraising but by giving hope to families affected by frontotemporal dementia and representing Redditch with humility and dignity.”
The Council will now work through the formal process required to arrange the official presentation and make Jordan and Cian Honorary Freemen of the Borough.
The ‘special’ meeting of the council is expected to take place at the Palace Theatre, Redditch in August 2026, with more details to follow.
Yesterday Redditch MP took a petition and letter to Downing Street, asking the Prime Minster to honour the brothers nationally for their campaign work.
