Agenda item

1.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR H. NORMAN

 

“This Council resolves: 

• to require all public firework displays within the local authority boundaries to be advertised by the organiser in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people;
• to actively promote a public awareness campaign about the impact of fireworks on animal welfare and vulnerable people – including the precautions that can be taken to mitigate risks;
• to write to the UK Government urging them to introduce legislation to limit the maximum noise level of fireworks to 90dB for those sold to the public for private displays;

·       to encourage local suppliers of fireworks to stock ‘quieter’ fireworks for public display.”

 

2.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEPHENS

 

“Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ and recognises the urgency of the actions needed to tackle the issue.

 

It has further resolved to carry out a Carbon Audit to inform the development of a City Council action plan on climate change to strive to meet the following targets:

 

1)    A net-zero city council carbon footprint by no later than 2030 (taking carbon off-setting into account)

2)    A carbon neutral city by 2050

 

Council further notes that it is important to engage with and involve local citizens in the development and implementation of plans to tackle climate change.

 

Council therefore resolves:

 

1.    Within six months to publish the City Council action plan on tackling climate change for public consultation

 

2.    To develop a detailed plan for communication and engagement with local citizens

 

3.    To arrange a ‘Climate Summit’ including climate change experts as the first stage in this process.”

 

3.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR COOLE

 

“This Council notes the publication of the indices of multiple deprivation by the Government for 2019.  This Council recognises that while many super output areas have maintained or improved their position or are in good rankings nationally there are parts of the City which have significantly worsened over the last 10 years.

 

As an example, areas in Matson, Robinswood and White City Ward ranks in the worst 0.1% nationally for some measures.

 

This Council believes that urgent action should be taken to understand the factors which are damaging the lives of our citizens in these areas including the benefits cap, the bedroom tax, universal credit, poor housing and other austerity measures including the cuts to council funding. This Council agrees to commission an independent study working with local members and community organisations to develop a plan to improve the lives of people in the 5 worst super output areas in the City and to bring a report to Council in February 2020.”

 

4.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR HILTON

 

“This council notes that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport announced on the 12th of October that £250 million would be made available for a Culture Investment Fund.

 

Of this new funding over £125m will be invested in regional museums and libraries around the country. More than £90m will be provided to extend the Cultural Development Fund which uses investment in heritage, culture and creativity to drive regeneration and growth.

 

This council agrees to work up a bid that will benefit the city of Gloucester and agrees that this bid should be developed with all party involvement.”

 

5.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR BRAZIL

 

“This council notes that the Liberal Democrats have announced a plan to plant 60 million trees in the UK every year to help combat climate change and improve biodiversity. 

 

This council agrees to work up its own plan to plant a regular amount of trees each year.

 

This council asks the cabinet member, working in consultation with the other groups, to prepare a report on how the council can encourage more trees to be planted in Gloucester, on both public and private land.”

Notice of Motion from Councillor H Norman

 

48.1 Councillor H Norman proposed and Councillor Melvin seconded the following motion:

 

“This council notes that This Council resolves:

• to require all public firework displays within the local authority boundaries to be advertised by the organiser in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people;
• to actively promote a public awareness campaign about the impact of fireworks on animal welfare and vulnerable people – including the precautions that can be taken to mitigate risks; to write to the UK Government urging them to introduce legislation to limit the maximum noise level of fireworks to 90dB for those sold to the public for private displays;
• to encourage local suppliers of fireworks to stock ‘quieter’ fireworks for public display.”

 

48.2 The motion was put to the vote and was carried.

 

48.3 RESOLVED:

 

• to require all public firework displays within the local authority boundaries to be advertised by the organiser in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people;
• to actively promote a public awareness campaign about the impact of fireworks on animal welfare and vulnerable people – including the precautions that can be taken to mitigate risks; to write to the UK Government urging them to introduce legislation to limit the maximum noise level of fireworks to 90dB for those sold to the public for private displays;
• to encourage local suppliers of fireworks to stock ‘quieter’ fireworks for public display.

 

Notice of Motion from Councillor Stephens

 

48.4 Councillor Stephens proposed and Councillor Pullen seconded the following motion:

 

“Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ and recognises the urgency of the actions needed to tackle the issue. 

 

It has further resolved to carry out a Carbon Audit to inform the development of a City Council action plan on climate change to strive to meet the following targets:

 

1) A net-zero city council carbon footprint by no later than 2030 (taking carbon off-setting into account)

2) A carbon neutral city by 2050

 

Council further notes that it is important to engage with and involve local citizens in the development and implementation of plans to tackle climate change.

 

Council therefore resolves:

 

1. Within six months to publish the City Council action plan on tackling climate change for public consultation

2. To develop a detailed plan for communication and engagement with local citizens

3. To arrange a ‘Climate Summit’ including climate change experts as the first stage in this process.”

 

48.5 Councillor Cook proposed and Councillor H Norman seconded the following amendment:

 

“Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ and recognises the urgency of the actions needed to tackle the issue.

 

It has further resolved to carry out a Carbon Audit to inform the development of a City Council action plan on climate change to strive to meet the following targets:

 

1) A net-zero city council carbon footprint by no later than 2030 (taking carbon offsetting into account)

2) A carbon neutral city by 2050

 

Council further notes that it is important to engage with and involve local citizens in the development and implementation of plans to tackle climate change. Council also acknowledges that we cannot work effectively on this major issue in isolation and notes that we are working with the County Council and other district councils, including sitting on their climate action panel, and that Climate Change Officers from the authorities are already working on detailed planning.

 

Council therefore resolves:

 

1. Within six months to publish the City Council action plan on tackling climate change for public consultation

2. To develop a detailed plan for communication and engagement with local citizens

3. To arrange a ‘Climate Summit’ including climate change experts as the first stage in this process.”

 

48.6  Councillor Stephens did not accept the amendment.

 

48.7  The amendment was put to the vote and was carried and therefore became the substantive motion.

 

48.8  The motion, as amended, was put to the vote and was carried.

 

48.9  RESOLVED that:

 

Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ and recognises the urgency of the actions needed to tackle the issue.

 

It has further resolved to carry out a Carbon Audit to inform the development of a City Council action plan on climate change to strive to meet the following targets:

 

1) A net-zero city council carbon footprint by no later than 2030 (taking carbon offsetting into account)

2) A carbon neutral city by 2050

 

Council further notes that it is important to engage with and involve local citizens in the development and implementation of plans to tackle climate change. Council also acknowledges that we cannot work effectively on this major issue in isolation and notes that we are working with the County Council and other district councils, including sitting on their climate action panel, and that Climate Change Officers from the authorities are already working on detailed planning.

 

Notice of Motion from Councillor Coole

 

48.10 Councillor Coole proposed and Councillor Haigh seconded the following motion:

 

“This Council notes the publication of the indices of multiple deprivation by the Government for 2019. This Council recognises that while many super output areas have maintained or improved their position or are in good rankings nationally there are parts of the City which have significantly worsened over the last 10 years.

 

As an example, areas in Matson, Robinswood and White City Ward ranks in the worst 0.1% nationally for some measures. This Council believes that urgent action should be taken to understand the factors which are damaging the lives of our citizens in these areas including the benefits cap, the bedroom tax, universal credit, poor housing and other austerity measures including the cuts to council funding. This Council agrees to commission an independent study working with local members and community organisations to develop a plan to improve the lives of people in the 5 worst super output areas in the City and to bring a report to Council in February 2020.”

 

48.11 The motion was put to the vote and was lost.

 

By virtue of Rule of Procedure 6 in the Constitution of the Council, the Mayor moved that the meeting be closed as it had reached 3 hours duration.  The motion was put to the vote and was lost.

 

Notice of Motion from Councillor Hilton

 

48.12 Councillor Hilton proposed and Councillor Wilson seconded the following motion:

 

“This council notes that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport announced on the 12th of October that £250 million would be made available for a Culture Investment Fund. 

 

Of this new funding over £125m will be invested in regional museums and libraries around the country. More than £90m will be provided to extend the Cultural Development Fund which uses investment in heritage, culture and creativity to drive regeneration and growth.

 

This council agrees to work up a bid that will benefit the city of Gloucester and agrees that this bid should be developed with all party involvement.”

 

48.13 Councillor Cook proposed and Councillor H Norman seconded the following amendment:

 

“This council notes welcomes that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport announced announcement on the 12th of October that £250 million would be made available for a Culture Investment Fund.

Of this new funding over £125m will be invested in regional museums and libraries around the country. More than £90m will be provided to extend the Cultural Development Fund which uses investment in heritage, culture and creativity to drive regeneration and growth.

This council agrees notes that the Administration has already instructed officers to work up a bid that will benefit the city of Gloucester, once the bidding criteria has become available, and agrees that this bid should be developed with all party involvement from key stakeholders and finalised after consultation involving all Members of this Council.”

 

48.14  The amendment was put to the vote and was carried and therefore became the substantive motion.

 

48.15  The motion, as amended, was put to the vote and was carried.

 

48.16 RESOLVED that:

 

This council welcomes that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport announcement on the 12th of October that £250 million would be made available for a Culture Investment Fund.

Of this new funding over £125m will be invested in regional museums and libraries around the country. More than £90m will be provided to extend the Cultural Development Fund which uses investment in heritage, culture and creativity to drive regeneration and growth.

This council notes that the Administration has already instructed officers to work up a bid that will benefit the city of Gloucester, once the bidding criteria has become available, and agrees that this bid should be developed with all involvement from key stakeholders and finalised after consultation involving all Members of this Council.

 

Notice of Motion from Councillor Brazil

 

48.17 Councillor Brazil proposed and Councillor Bowkett seconded the following motion:

 

“This council notes that the Liberal Democrats have announced a plan to plant 60million trees in the UK every year to help combat climate change and improve biodiversity.

 

This council agrees to work up its own plan to plant a regular amount of trees each year.

 

This council asks the cabinet member, working in consultation with the other groups, to prepare a report on how the council can encourage more trees to be planted in Gloucester, on both public and private land.”

 

48.18 Councillor Cook proposed and Councillor H Norman seconded the following amendment:

 

“This council notes that the Liberal Democrats have announced a plan to plant 60 the need to plant millions of trees in the UK every year to help combat climate change and improve biodiversity.

 

This council agrees to work up its own plan to already plants a regular amount of trees each year, but recognising limited land availability in the city is liaising with neighbouring councils to coordinate large scale planting opportunities in areas where land is available.

 

This council asks the cabinet member, working in consultation with the other groups, to prepare a report on how the council can encourage more trees to be planted in Gloucester, on both public and private land.”

 

48.19  The amendment was put to the vote and was carried and therefore became the substantive motion.

 

48.20  The motion, as amended, was put to the vote and was carried.

 

48.21  RESOLVED that:

 

This Council notes the need to plant millions of trees in the UK every year to help combat climate change and improve biodiversity.

 

This council alreadyplantsa regular amount of trees each year, but recognising limited land availability in the city is liaising with neighbouring councils to coordinate large scale planting opportunities in areas where land is available.

 

This council asks the cabinet member, working in consultation with the other groups, to prepare a report on how the council can encourage more trees to be planted in Gloucester, on both public and private land.