Notices of Motion
(1) PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR HAIGH
"This Council recognises that modern slavery and human trafficking is an increasing problem in the UK. Last year there was a total of 3266 recorded victims of modern slavery in the UK, a 40% increase on the year before. Victims came from 102 different countries, with the top 3 being Albania, Vietnam and Nigeria.
Council supports the work of the Gloucestershire Police, the County Council and other agencies in combatting modern slavery and supporting victims.
This Council recognises that we have a role to play in identifying and reporting modern slavery and resolves to:
a) Encourage staff and members to view the short video from the Anti-Slavery Commissioner “Local Government – Modern Slavery” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oh6LgyLFxI)
b) Write to staff drawing their attention the duty to notify the Home Office of potential victims of Modern Slavery”
(2) PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR COOLE
“Council notes that gambling is an important industry and for many people an enjoyable and harmless part of normal social activity.
Council further notes that for some gambling and gambling addiction
is a serious problem, and acknowledges the lack of resources and
understanding around this issue. Problem gambling affects up to
600,000 people in the UK, with densely populated urban areas the
worst impacted; this incurs a cost to the economy of up to
£1.2 billion Council notes that gambling related harm extends
not only to the individual affected, but to family, friends and
employers. In urban centres problem gambling is more prevalent.
Council acknowledges that an holistic approach is the best way to tackling this sort of addiction and that there can be a co-morbidity with drug and alcohol abuse or mental health problems. Betting shops form part of a vibrant and safe high street but issues such as clustering and lack of support for self exclusion can worsen gambling harm. Council therefore resolves to extend the Safe and Attractive streets policy to target those affected by problem gambling.
Council resolves to treat gambling addiction as a serious public health issue, and to work closely with the County Council and partners such as the CAB and the Money Advice service to provide the support that people in Gloucester need.”
(3) PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR HILTON
"This council expresses its disappointment that its Growth Deal 3 bid, "Gloucester Railway Station, A Gateway to Economic Growth" failed to secure funding.
This council agrees that further investment in Gloucester Railway Station and its links to both Gloucester Royal Hospital and the city centre are important to Gloucester's regeneration.
It also agrees that major improvements to the subway from Great Western Road to Bruton Way should be part of such a scheme.
This council asks the cabinet member for regeneration to provide a report to all councillors on why this Growth Deal 3 bid failed and what lessons have been learned.
The report to also recommend a way forward on how the council can secure funding to deliver improvements to Gloucester Railway Station and its subway as ... view the full agenda text for item 83
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