Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 23 July 2015.

A period not exceeding three minutes is allowed for the presentation of a petition or deputation provided that no such petition or deputation is in relation to:

·            Matters relating to individual Council Officers, or

·            Matters relating to current or pending legal proceedings

To receive announcements from:

a)        The Mayor

b)        Leader of the Council

c)        Members of the Cabinet

d)        Chair of Committees

e)        Head of Paid Service

a)         Leader and Cabinet Members’ Question Time (30 minutes)

        Any member of the Council may ask the Leader of the Council or any Cabinet Member any question without prior notice, upon:

·       Any matter relating to the Council’s administration

·       Any matter relating to any report of the Cabinet appearing on the Council’s summons

·       A matter coming within their portfolio of responsibilities

        Only one supplementary question is allowed per question.

b)     Questions to Chairs of Meetings (15 Minutes)

To receive the report of the Managing Director concerning the devolution proposal submitted to Government by Leadership Gloucestershire

(1)        MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAIGH

“This Council notes the installation of 'safety features' in the shared space at Kimbrose triangle. These measures do not constitute a regulated zebra crossing and drivers and pedestrians are now confused as to whether the remaining section of road within the scheme is shared or not. The scheme has never worked as intended, due to poor design, and this tinkering with the layout is likely to lead to accidents.

This Council asks the Leader to enter discussions with the County Council to either install a proper pedestrian crossing or to take steps such as the installation of rumble strips and other cues to make the shared space more obvious to drivers and pedestrians.”

(2)        MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. NORMAN

“This Council:

Believes that the city's rich heritage must continue to be protected, enhanced and promoted as part of Gloucester's continuing regeneration;

Welcomes the ongoing generous support from the Heritage Lottery Fund for projects within the city;

Welcomes the establishment of the Heritage Forum to co-ordinate heritage projects Gloucester;

Enthusiastically endorses the support, both advisory and financial, given by the Council to the projects with Stage 1 HLF approval, which are working towards on their Stage 2 submissions - Llanthony Secunda Priory, Project Pilgrim at Gloucester Cathedral and Discover De Crypt.”

(3)        MOVED BY COUNCILLOR PATEL

“This Council:

Recognises the extraordinary government contribution to funding aid to displaced Syrians in refugee camps in the region;

Notes that the government has committed to accepting up to 20,000 vulnerable refugees from Syrian camps;

Further notes that many residents will wish to help Syrian refugees that come to the UK;

Supports the MP for Gloucester's call for the government to provide matched funding for all donations specifically for Syrian refugees to the UK;

Encourages all citizens of Gloucester who want to help, in whatever way, to register their interest with Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers.”

Written questions and answers.  Only one supplementary question is allowed per question.