(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 suggested in the Growth Deal Bid."
Minutes:
Notice of Motion by the Labour Group (1)
83.1 Proposed by Councillor Haigh and seconded by Councillor Smith that
"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”
83.2 Councillor Watkins proposed and Councillor James seconded the following amendment:-
"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 notes that
the authority is actively involved in the Gloucestershire
Anti-Slavery Partnership and resolves to continue supporting the
Partnership’s work in:
1) Co-ordinating activity across the six districts in Gloucestershire;
2) Raising awareness amongst council staff of slavery and human trafficking and implementing procedures to report and support potential incidences;
3) Extending awareness-raising to other agencies and professional groups including housing providers;
4) Working with the police to provide support to taxi and private hire drivers to identify and report signs of slavery and human trafficking.
Council 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 Continue to highlight
to staff drawing to their attention the duty to notify the
Home Office of potential victims of Modern Slavery”
83.3 Councillor Haigh and Councillor Smith indicated that they would accept the amendment which became the substantive motion and was carried.
83.4 RESOLVED that "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 notes that the authority is actively involved in the Gloucestershire Anti-Slavery Partnership and resolves to continue supporting the Partnership’s work in:
1) Co-ordinating activity across the six districts in Gloucestershire;
2) Raising awareness amongst council staff of slavery and human trafficking and implementing procedures to report and support potential incidences;
3) Extending awareness-raising to other agencies and professional groups including housing providers;
4) Working with the police to provide support to taxi and private hire drivers to identify and report signs of slavery and human trafficking.
Council 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) Continue to highlight to staff the duty to notify the Home Office of potential victims of Modern Slavery”
Notice of Motion by the Labour Group (2)
83.5 Proposed by Councillor Coole and seconded by Councillor Haigh that
“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.”
83.6 Councillor Watkins proposed the following amendment which was seconded by Councillor Hannah Norman:-
“Council notes that gambling is an important
industry a legitimate business 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 to ensure that people are
appropriately supported.
Council supports the conclusion of the recent All Party Parliamentary Group review of Fixed Odds Betting terminals to give additional powers to councils to stop further clusters of betting shops on their high streets.
Council therefore resolves to write to the local MP and the Secretary of State for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport asking for legislation to be amended to give local authorities extra powers to tackle the saturation of bookmakers across our communities.”
83.7 After a short adjournment, Councillors Coole and Haigh indicated that they would accept the amendment which became the substantive motion which was carried.
83.8 RESOLVED that Council notes that gambling is a legitimate business 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 resolves to treat gambling addiction as a serious public health issue, and to work closely with the County Council and partners to ensure that people are appropriately supported.
Council supports the conclusion of the recent All Party Parliamentary Group review of Fixed Odds Betting terminals to give additional powers to councils to stop further clusters of betting shops on their high streets.
Council therefore resolves to write to the local MP and the Secretary of State for the department of Culture, Media and Sport asking for legislation to be amended to give local authorities extra powers to tackle the saturation of bookmakers across our communities.
Notice of Motion by the Liberal Democrat Group
83.9 Proposed by Councillor Hilton and seconded by Councillor Joanne Brown that
"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 suggested in the Growth Deal Bid."
83.10 Councillor Coole proposed and Councillor Haigh seconded the following amendment:
"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 the Cabinet on why this Growth Deal
3 bid failed and what lessons have been learned. Council requests that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
consider including this report in their work programme.
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 suggested in the Growth Deal Bid."
83.11 Councillors Hilton and Joanne Brown indicated that they would accept the amendment.
83.12 Councillor James proposed and Councillor Watkins proposed the following amendment:
"This Council
welcomes the award of Growth Deal 3 Funding for
Gloucestershire projects which benefit the City including the
Cheltenham Cyber Park and the A40 Longford improvements but
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 the
Cabinet Overview and Scrutiny Committee on
why this Growth Deal 3 bid failed was not
successful on this occasion 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 suggested in the Growth Deal Bid."
83.13 The movers and seconders of the original motion and the first amendment indicated that they would accept this amendment which became the substantive motion and was carried.
83.14 RESOLVED that this Council welcomes the award of Growth Deal 3 Funding for Gloucestershire projects which benefit the City including the Cheltenham Cyber Park and the A40 Longford improvements but expresses its disappointment that its 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 the Cabinet on why this bid was not successful on this occasion 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 suggested in the Growth Deal Bid.