Agenda item

1.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CHAMBERS-DUBUS

 

“This council is pleased that Ubico has been awarded the waste and recycling, street cleaning and grounds maintenance contract and will commence delivery of services in April 2022.

 

When bidding for the contract Ubico demonstrated their competency not only to deliver and improve existing services but also their willingness to consider the development of new initiatives that would benefit both the council and residents.

 

Many people in Gloucester use the Household Recycling Centre (HRC) at Hempsted to dispose of their household waste and recycling. Despite the impact of Covid and the current appointments only arrangements the service is widely used.

 

However, not everyone in Gloucester is able to access or have transport to use the HRC. Similarly, some people do not have enough rubbish to justify the expense of a full-size skip, or an adequate place to locate one.

 

Councils in other areas have identified this as an issue and have developed a ‘Big Wheelie Bin Scheme’ where residents can hire a large bin for a fixed period at a reasonable cost. This has been found to be a cost effective and convenient service and has had an impact and reduction in fly tipping.

 

This council is therefore instructed to hold discussions with Ubico and explore developing a ‘Big Wheelie Bin’ scheme for residents who wish to take advantage of such a service.”

 

2.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR BOWKETT

 

“This council notes the importance of planting more trees in Gloucester and understands that those saplings together with mature trees will also need to be maintained. It welcomes the guiding principles of the 2020 Gloucestershire Tree Strategy, valuing the many benefits that a high-quality green infrastructure brings to our communities, which includes growing trees near where people live and work.

 

This council recognises that while there are valuable contributions from development and external grants, for example, the Forestry Commission, there is a pressing shortfall in tree planting, maintenance and resources, the fixed budget per financial year is acutely inadequate, and this status quo has already placed increasing pressure on achieving the objectives of the 2020 strategy.

 

As such, this Council calls on the Cabinet Member to provide members with a written report, delivered in good time for members to consider before the next budget, that will:

 

(a)  identify ways we can do more to support tree planting and maintenance

 

(b)  identify further City Council funds for this purpose

 

(c)  encourage the County Council to boost funding for Highway trees, and

 

(d)  set targets and map them against such further funding so that the 2020 Strategy for Gloucester can be fulfilled.

 

In essence, this council agrees that preparing a more realistic annual budget to commence from the next financial year is vital to support the planting and maintenance of trees and increase biodiversity in Gloucester.”

 

3.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR HILTON

 

“This council notes the election on the 6^th of May of Chris Nelson as Gloucestershire’s new police and crime commissioner.

 

This council also notes that Chris Nelson pledged during the election to put more police officers, special constables and police and community support officers on patrol on the streets of Gloucestershire, with the aim of cutting anti-social behaviour in half.

 

This council agrees that increasing the number of police officers and PCSOs patrolling in Gloucester to cut anti-social behaviour and reduce crime is an objective this council can support.

 

Council, therefore agrees that a letter should be sent to Gloucestershire’s PCC, from the three group leaders inviting Mr Nelson to address council in open session on his plans to improve community policing in the city of Gloucester, allowing for a question and answer session from elected members following Mr Nelson’s address to council.

 

The details of the session to be agreed between the three group leaders and the PCC.”

 

4.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MORGAN

 

“This Council welcomes the opening by The Music Works and Gloucester Culture Trust of their respective new facilities at King’s House next to King’s Square.

 

The Music Works will now provide state of the art premises and equipment to anyone seeking to further their interest or career as a performer or technician .

 

JOLT has various opportunities as a start up hub for artists and entrepreneurs to work in the creative industries right next to the heart of Gloucester.

 

This Council wishes to record its thanks to all the individuals , partners , sponsors and organisations , including Officers of the City Council  , for their parts in creating these exciting and exceptional opportunities for the furtherance of the lives of artists and musicians in Gloucester.”

37.1       Councillor Chambers-Dubus moved and Councillor Pullen seconded the following motion:

 

“This council is pleased that Ubico has been awarded the waste and recycling, street cleaning and grounds maintenance contract and will commence delivery of services in April 2022.

 

When bidding for the contract Ubico demonstrated their competency not only to 4 deliver and improve existing services but also their willingness to consider the development of new initiatives that would benefit both the council and residents.

 

Many people in Gloucester use the Household Recycling Centre (HRC) at Hempsted to dispose of their household waste and recycling. Despite the impact of Covid and the current appointments only arrangements the service is widely used.

 

However, not everyone in Gloucester is able to access or have transport to use the HRC. Similarly, some people do not have enough rubbish to justify the expense of a full-size skip, or an adequate place to locate one.

 

Councils in other areas have identified this as an issue and have developed a ‘Big Wheelie Bin Scheme’ where residents can hire a large bin for a fixed period at a reasonable cost. This has been found to be a cost effective and convenient service and has had an impact and reduction in fly tipping.

 

This council is therefore instructed to hold discussions with Ubico and explore developing a ‘Big Wheelie Bin’ scheme for residents who wish to take advantage of such a service.”

 

37.2       Councillor Cook proposed the following amendment that was seconded by Councillor Melvin.

 

“This council is pleased that Ubico has been awarded the waste and recycling, street cleaning and grounds maintenance contract and will commence delivery of services in April 2022.

When bidding for the contract Ubico demonstrated their competency not only to deliver and improve existing services but also their willingness to consider the development of new initiatives that would benefit both the council and residents.

Many people in Gloucester use the Household Recycling Centre (HRC) at Hempsted to dispose of their household waste and recycling. Despite the impact of Covid and the current appointments only arrangements the service is widely used. However, not everyone in Gloucester is able to access or have transport to use the HRC. Similarly, some people do not have enough rubbish to justify the expense of a full-size skip, or an adequate place to locate one.

Councils in other areas have identified this as an issue and have developed a ‘Big Wheelie Bin Scheme’ where residents can hire a large bin for a fixed period at a reasonable cost. This has been found to be a cost effective and convenient service and has had an impact and reduction in fly tipping.

This council is therefore instructed towill hold discussions with Ubico and explore options to trial developing a ‘Big Wheelie Bin’ scheme for residents who wish to take advantage of such a service.”

 

37.3       The amendment was accepted, which became the substantive.

 

 

37.4       The amended motion was put to a vote and carried.

 

37.5       RESOLVED that: -

 

This council is pleased that Ubico has been awarded the waste and recycling, street cleaning and grounds maintenance contract and will commence delivery of services in April 2022.

 

When bidding for the contract Ubico demonstrated their competency not only to deliver and improve existing services but also their willingness to consider the development of new initiatives that would benefit both the council and residents.

 

Many people in Gloucester use the Household Recycling Centre (HRC) at Hempsted to dispose of their household waste and recycling. Despite the impact of Covid and the current appointments only arrangements the service is widely used. However, not everyone in Gloucester is able to access or have transport to use the HRC. Similarly, some people do not have enough rubbish to justify the expense of a full-size skip, or an adequate place to locate one.

 

Councils in other areas have identified this as an issue and have developed a ‘Big Wheelie Bin Scheme’ where residents can hire a large bin for a fixed period at a reasonable cost. This has been found to be a cost effective and convenient service and has had an impact and reduction in fly tipping.

 

This council will hold discussions with Ubico and explore options to trial a ‘Big Wheelie Bin’ scheme for residents who wish to take advantage of such a service.

 

 

37.6       Councillor Bowkett moved and Councillor Field seconded the following motion:

 

“This council notes the importance of planting more trees in Gloucester and understands that those saplings together with mature trees will also need to be maintained. It welcomes the guiding principles of the 2020 Gloucestershire Tree Strategy, valuing the many benefits that a high-quality green infrastructure brings to our communities, which includes growing trees near where people live and work.

 

This council recognises that while there are valuable contributions from development and external grants, for example, the Forestry Commission, there is a pressing shortfall in tree planting, maintenance and resources, the fixed budget per financial year is acutely inadequate, and this status quo has already placed increasing pressure on achieving the objectives of the 2020 strategy.

 

As such, this Council calls on the Cabinet Member to provide members with a written report, delivered in good time for members to consider before the next budget, that will:

 

(a) identify ways we can do more to support tree planting and maintenance

 

(b) identify further City Council funds for this purpose

 

(c) encourage the County Council to boost funding for Highway trees, and

 

(d) set targets and map them against such further funding so that the 2020 Strategy for Gloucester can be fulfilled.

 

In essence, this council agrees that preparing a more realistic annual budget to 5 commence from the next financial year is vital to support the planting and maintenance of trees and increase biodiversity in Gloucester.”

 

37.7       Councillor Cook moved and Councillor A. Chambers seconded the following amendment.

 

“This council notes the importance of planting more trees in Gloucester and understands that those saplings together with mature trees will also need to be maintained. It welcomes the guiding principles of the 2020 Gloucestershire Tree Strategy, valuing the many benefits that a high-quality green infrastructure brings to our communities, which includes growing trees near where people live and work.

This council recognises that while there are valuable contributions from development and external grants, for example, the Forestry Commission, there is a pressing shortfall in tree planting, maintenance and resources, the fixed budget per financial year is acutely inadequate, and this status quo has already placed increasing pressure on achieving the objectives of the 2020 strategy.

This Council notes that the Cabinet Member agreed as part of the Budget delivered in February 2020 and delayed for a year by Covid that up to 300 trees would be provided to each Member to plant in their own wards with the help of local community groups and that virtually none of this has yet been taken up.

As such, this Council calls on the Cabinet Member to provide members with a written report, delivered in good time for members to consider before the next budget, that will:

(a) identify ways we can do more to support tree planting and maintenance

(b) identify consider in the light of competing priorities whether further City Council funds can be identified for this purpose

(c) encourage the County Council to boost funding for Highway trees, and

(d) set targets and map them against such further funding so that the 2020 Strategy for Gloucester can be fulfilled.

In essence, this council agrees that preparing a more realistic annual budget to commence from the next financial year it is vital to support the planting and maintenance of trees and increase biodiversity in Gloucester.”

 

 

37.8       The amendment was put to a vote and carried.

 

 

37.9       RESOLVED that: -

 

This council notes the importance of planting more trees in Gloucester and

understands that those saplings together with mature trees will also need to be

maintained. It welcomes the guiding principles of the 2020 Gloucestershire Tree

Strategy, valuing the many benefits that a high-quality green infrastructure brings to our communities, which includes growing trees near where people live and work.

 

This council recognises that while there are valuable contributions from

development and external grants, for example, the Forestry Commission, there is a pressing shortfall in tree planting, maintenance and resources, the fixed budget

per financial year is acutely inadequate, and this status quo has already placed

increasing pressure on achieving the objectives of the 2020 strategy.

 

This Council notes that the Cabinet Member agreed as part of the Budget

delivered in February 2020 and delayed for a year by Covid that up to 300

trees would be provided to each Member to plant in their own wards with

the help of local community groups and that virtually none of this has yet

been taken up.

 

As such, this Council calls on the Cabinet Member to provide members with a

written report, delivered in good time for members to consider before the next

budget, that will:

 

 

(a) identify ways we can do more to support tree planting and maintenance. 

(b) consider in the light of competing priorities whether further City

Council funds can be identified for this purpose.

(c) encourage the County Council to boost funding for Highway trees, and

(d) set targets and map them against such further funding so that the 2020

Strategy for Gloucester can be fulfilled.

 

In essence, this council agrees that it is vital to support the planting and

maintenance of trees and increase biodiversity in Gloucester.

 

 

37.10    Councillor Hilton moved and Councillor Hyman seconded the following motion.

 

“This council notes the election on the 6th of May of Chris Nelson as Gloucestershire’s new police and crime commissioner.

 

This council also notes that Chris Nelson pledged during the election to put more police officers, special constables and police and community support officers on patrol on the streets of Gloucestershire, with the aim of cutting anti-social behaviour in half.

 

This council agrees that increasing the number of police officers and PCSOs patrolling in Gloucester to cut anti-social behaviour and reduce crime is an objective this council can support.

 

Council, therefore agrees that a letter should be sent to Gloucestershire’s PCC, from the three group leaders inviting Mr Nelson to address council in open session on his plans to improve community policing in the city of Gloucester, allowing for a question and answer session from elected members following Mr Nelson’s address to council.

 

The details of the session to be agreed between the three group leaders and the PCC.”

 

37.11    The motion was accepted.

 

 

37.12    RESOLVED that: -

 

This council notes the election on the 6th of May of Chris Nelson as Gloucestershire’s new police and crime commissioner.

 

This council also notes that Chris Nelson pledged during the election to put more police officers, special constables and police and community support officers on patrol on the streets of Gloucestershire, with the aim of cutting anti-social behaviour in half.

 

This council agrees that increasing the number of police officers and PCSOs patrolling in Gloucester to cut anti-social behaviour and reduce crime is an objective this council can support.

 

Council, therefore agrees that a letter should be sent to Gloucestershire’s PCC, from the three group leaders inviting Mr Nelson to address council in open session on his plans to improve community policing in the city of Gloucester, allowing for a question and answer session from elected members following Mr Nelson’s address to council.

 

The details of the session to be agreed between the three group leaders and the PCC.

 

 

37.13    Councillor Morgan moved and Councillor Hudson seconded the following motion:

 

“This Council welcomes the opening by The Music Works and Gloucester Culture Trust of their respective new facilities at King’s House next to King’s Square.

 

The Music Works will now provide state of the art premises and equipment to anyone seeking to further their interest or career as a performer or technician.

 

JOLT has various opportunities as a start up hub for artists and entrepreneurs to work in the creative industries right next to the heart of Gloucester.

 

This Council wishes to record its thanks to all the individuals, partners, sponsors and organisations, including Officers of the City Council, for their parts in creating these exciting and exceptional opportunities for the furtherance of the lives of artists and musicians in Gloucester.”

 

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

 

37.15    RESOLVED that: -

 

This Council welcomes the opening by The Music Works and Gloucester Culture Trust of their respective new facilities at King’s House next to King’s Square.

 

The Music Works will now provide state of the art premises and equipment to anyone seeking to further their interest or career as a performer or technician.

 

JOLT has various opportunities as a start-up hub for artists and entrepreneurs to work in the creative industries right next to the heart of Gloucester.

 

This Council wishes to record its thanks to all the individuals, partners, sponsors and organisations, including Officers of the City Council, for their parts in creating these exciting and exceptional opportunities for the furtherance of the lives of artists and musicians in Gloucester.