Ipswich Borough Council is to award the Freedom of the Borough of Ipswich to Sir Bobby Robson.
The award will be made on Monday 5th May, when Sir Bobby comes to Ipswich with Town's 1978 FA Cup-winning team.
The Mayor of Ipswich will make the award on the balcony of the Town Hall. The honour to one of Ipswich's most famous sons has the backing of all political parties on the Borough Council.
Council Chief Executive James Hehir said: "Sir Bobby has been a tremendous ambassador for Ipswich and for football ever since he came to Portman Road. His success here in Ipswich and, later, for England proves he is a man of great stature.
"But his contribution goes beyond the world of football. Sir Bobby's health campaigns show an additional side to Sir Bobby. He has also battled against illnesses with great courage and he has earned the town's respect and affection."
Freedom of the Borough of Ipswich is a great and rare honour. Among others to receive it are HMS Grafton, 4 Army Air Corps, HMS Ganges and the Royal Anglian Regiment.