Agenda item

Notices of Motion

1.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CHAMBERS-DUBUS

 

This council believes that young people are important and recognises the positive contribution that young people make to the city.

 

Young people have ideas, views and opinions about things that affect their lives, their communities and their city.

 

Young people have a contribution to make to the life and development of the city and whilst there have been some initiatives in recent years there is currently no process or structure that enables the council to communicate and understand the views that young people have.

 

It is therefore time to revisit and review this important issue. 

 

Council therefore resolves to:

·     Review the processes and methods it uses to engage, involve and consult with young people.

·     Request that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee set up a task and finish group to consider how the council engages with young people.

·     Actively involve young people in this process.

·     Make a report and recommendations to cabinet about how to engage and communicate with young people in future.

 

2.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR A. CHAMBERS

 

“This Council recognises that the illegal use of knives among young people is increasing and that increases the risk to our communities and impacts the future of our City.

 

This Council supports our colleagues in the police and their efforts to increase neighbourhood policing and offers assistance in any way we can. Local policing and our system working together effectively is the only way to avoid this growing issue becoming a bigger threat to us all. We are committed to working alongside the PCC to develop plans to tackle knife crime and address the issues affecting our young people which leads them to need to carry a knife, or into gang culture. Prevention is our greatest weapon.

 

This council commits to asking the Stronger Safer Gloucester Partnership to support the creation of a group focusing on the issue of knife crime and working together to tackle it, by learning from incidents, involving residents and young people and looking for solutions which will make a difference. It shall develop and instigate plans to adopt a public health approach to the issue of knife crime, as demonstrated elsewhere in the UK. This will see emphasis on collective responsibility for statutory services, focus on whole populations, not just high risk individuals, emphasise on prevention and getting “upstream”, concern for tackling underlying inequalities. It will require a system wide, multidisciplinary approach, including business and partnership with the community.

 

The results of this work will be reported to Cabinet and to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee if requested.”

 

3.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR WILLIAMS

 

“Drink Spiking has seen a significant rise within recent months and Gloucestershire Police has had in excess of 100 reports made since July 2021, and in response they have become the first police force to introduce the use of drugs testing machines as part of a newly launched anti-drink spiking campaign, Operation Nightingale.

 

Gloucester’s Night Time Economy partnership Nightsafe works with the police to adopt a zero tolerance approach to the misuse of drugs and alcohol and encourages all venues to proactively take measure to tackle spiking, but more can be done to ensure a consistent approach to the increasing issue of spiking.

 

This council:

 

·       thanks the proactive work of the police and all partners of the night time economy who are working towards a zero tolerance approach to spiking.

 

·       commits to asking the Nightsafe Partnership to work with all partner organisations to create a voluntary scheme for licensed venues in Gloucester, to set out measures to mitigate drink spiking, to include support with staff training practices, templates, and guidance on responding to and reporting spiking incidents.

 

4.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RADLEY

 

“This council notes that prior to the pandemic, there was a thriving car boot sale taking place on the council facility at Hempsted Meadows.

 

This council notes that the site was leased to the NHS in 2020 in order to carry out Covid testing. 

 

This council thanks the staff and NHS for their work as part of the national effort to fight Covid and keep people safe through testing, tracing and isolating.

 

This council believes that car boot sales can have a positive impact in our communities, promoting the practices of recycling and reuse, stimulating the economy and providing important social contact for many people. 

 

That car boots allow recycling of goods through sales of second hand products, from clothing and household items to games, books and vinyl records, allowing anyone to equip themselves cheaply for work, school or college, or just to enjoy a low-cost bargain hunt.

 

This council believes that Gloucester can support a well-managed car boot sale, and that if run under Covid-safe measures there is no reason why a car boot sale could not return.

 

This council therefore calls on the cabinet member responsible, to start negotiations to bring back the Hempsted car boot sale at the earliest opportunity, once the NHS no longer needs the site, or to find a suitable alternative.”

Minutes:

70.1      Councillor Chambers-Dubus proposed and Councillor Pullen seconded the following motion:

 

“This council believes that young people are important and recognises the positive contribution that young people make to the city.

 

Young people have ideas, views and opinions about things that affect their lives, their communities and their city.

 

Young people have a contribution to make to the life and development of the city and whilst there have been some initiatives in recent years there is currently no process or structure that enables the council to communicate and understand the views that young people have.

 

It is therefore time to revisit and review this important issue. 

 

Council therefore resolves to:

·     Review the processes and methods it uses to engage, involve and consult with young people.

·     Request that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee set up a task and finish group to consider how the council engages with young people.

·     Actively involve young people in this process.

·     Make a report and recommendations to cabinet about how to engage and communicate with young people in future.”

 

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

 

70.3       RESOLVED that:-

 

This council believes that young people are important and recognises the positive contribution that young people make to the city.

 

Young people have ideas, views and opinions about things that affect their lives, their communities and their city.

 

Young people have a contribution to make to the life and development of the city and whilst there have been some initiatives in recent years there is currently no process or structure that enables the council to communicate and understand the views that young people have.

 

It is therefore time to revisit and review this important issue. 

 

Council therefore resolves to:

·     Review the processes and methods it uses to engage, involve and consult with young people.

·     Request that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee set up a task and finish group to consider how the council engages with young people.

·     Actively involve young people in this process.

·     Make a report and recommendations to cabinet about how to engage and communicate with young people in future.

 

70.4      Councillor Hudson proposed and Councillor A. Chambers seconded the following motion:

 

“This Council recognises that the illegal use of knives among young people is increasing and that increases the risk to our communities and impacts the future of our City.

 

This Council supports our colleagues in the police and their efforts to increase neighbourhood policing and offers assistance in any way we can. Local policing and our system working together effectively is the only way to avoid this growing issue becoming a bigger threat to us all. We are committed to working alongside the PCC to develop plans to tackle knife crime and address the issues affecting our young people which leads them to need to carry a knife, or into gang culture. Prevention is our greatest weapon.

 

This council commits to asking the Stronger Safer Gloucester Partnership to support the creation of a group focusing on the issue of knife crime and working together to tackle it, by learning from incidents, involving residents and young people and looking for solutions which will make a difference. It shall develop and instigate plans to adopt a public health approach to the issue of knife crime, as demonstrated elsewhere in the UK. This will see emphasis on collective responsibility for statutory services, focus on whole populations, not just high risk individuals, emphasise on prevention and getting “upstream”, concern for tackling underlying inequalities. It will require a system wide, multidisciplinary approach, including business and partnership with the community.

 

The results of this work will be reported to Cabinet and to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee if requested.”

 

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

 

70.6       RESOLVED that:-

 

This Council recognises that the illegal use of knives among young people is increasing and that increases the risk to our communities and impacts the future of our City.

 

This Council supports our colleagues in the police and their efforts to increase neighbourhood policing and offers assistance in any way we can. Local policing and our system working together effectively is the only way to avoid this growing issue becoming a bigger threat to us all. We are committed to working alongside the PCC to develop plans to tackle knife crime and address the issues affecting our young people which leads them to need to carry a knife, or into gang culture. Prevention is our greatest weapon.

 

This council commits to asking the Stronger Safer Gloucester Partnership to support the creation of a group focusing on the issue of knife crime and working together to tackle it, by learning from incidents, involving residents and young people and looking for solutions which will make a difference. It shall develop and instigate plans to adopt a public health approach to the issue of knife crime, as demonstrated elsewhere in the UK. This will see emphasis on collective responsibility for statutory services, focus on whole populations, not just high risk individuals, emphasise on prevention and getting “upstream”, concern for tackling underlying inequalities. It will require a system wide, multidisciplinary approach, including business and partnership with the community.

 

The results of this work will be reported to Cabinet and to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee if requested.

 

70.7      Councillor Kubaszczyk proposed and Councillor Williams seconded the following motion:

 

“Drink Spiking has seen a significant rise within recent months and Gloucestershire Police has had in excess of 100 reports made since July 2021, and in response they have become the first police force to introduce the use of drugs testing machines as part of a newly launched anti-drink spiking campaign, Operation Nightingale.

 

Gloucester’s Night Time Economy partnership Nightsafe works with the police to adopt a zero tolerance approach to the misuse of drugs and alcohol and encourages all venues to proactively take measure to tackle spiking, but more can be done to ensure a consistent approach to the increasing issue of spiking.

 

This council:

 

·     thanks the proactive work of the police and all partners of the night time economy who are working towards a zero tolerance approach to spiking.

 

·     commits to asking the Nightsafe Partnership to work with all partner organisations to create a voluntary scheme for licensed venues in Gloucester, to set out measures to mitigate drink spiking, to include support with staff training practices, templates, and guidance on responding to and reporting spiking incidents.

 

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

 

70.9       RESOLVED that:-

 

Drink Spiking has seen a significant rise within recent months and Gloucestershire Police has had in excess of 100 reports made since July 2021, and in response they have become the first police force to introduce the use of drugs testing machines as part of a newly launched anti-drink spiking campaign, Operation Nightingale.

 

Gloucester’s Night Time Economy partnership Nightsafe works with the police to adopt a zero tolerance approach to the misuse of drugs and alcohol and encourages all venues to proactively take measure to tackle spiking, but more can be done to ensure a consistent approach to the increasing issue of spiking.

 

This council:

 

·     thanks the proactive work of the police and all partners of the night time economy who are working towards a zero tolerance approach to spiking.

 

·     commits to asking the Nightsafe Partnership to work with all partner organisations to create a voluntary scheme for licensed venues in Gloucester, to set out measures to mitigate drink spiking, to include support with staff training practices, templates, and guidance on responding to and reporting spiking incidents.

 

70.10   Councillor Radley proposed and Councillor Field seconded the following motion:

 

“This council notes that prior to the pandemic, there was a thriving car boot sale taking place on the council facility at Hempsted Meadows.

 

This council notes that the site was leased to the NHS in 2020 in order to carry out Covid testing. 

 

This council thanks the staff and NHS for their work as part of the national effort to fight Covid and keep people safe through testing, tracing and isolating.

 

This council believes that car boot sales can have a positive impact in our communities, promoting the practices of recycling and reuse, stimulating the economy and providing important social contact for many people. 

 

That car boots allow recycling of goods through sales of second hand products, from clothing and household items to games, books and vinyl records, allowing anyone to equip themselves cheaply for work, school or college, or just to enjoy a low-cost bargain hunt.

 

This council believes that Gloucester can support a well-managed car boot sale, and that if run under Covid-safe measures there is no reason why a car boot sale could not return.

 

This council therefore calls on the cabinet member responsible, to start negotiations to bring back the Hempsted car boot sale at the earliest opportunity, once the NHS no longer needs the site, or to find a suitable alternative.”

 

70.11   Councillor Lewis proposed and Councillor Norman seconded the following amendment:

 

This council notes that prior to the pandemic, there was a thriving car boot sale taking place on the council facility at Hempsted Meadows.

 

This council notes that the site was leased to the NHS in 2020 in order to carry out Covid testing.

 

This council thanks the staff and NHS for their work as part of the national effort to fight Covid and keep people safe through testing, tracing and isolating.

 

This council believes that car boot sales can have a positive impact in our communities, promoting the practices of recycling and reuse, stimulating the economy and providing important social contact for many people.

 

That car boots allow recycling of goods through sales of second hand products, from clothing and household items to games, books and vinyl records, allowing anyone to equip themselves cheaply for work, school or college, or just to enjoy a low-cost bargain hunt.

 

This council believes that Gloucester can support a well-managed car boot sale, and that if run under Covid-safe measures there is no reason why a car boot sale could not return to the city.

 

This council therefore calls on the cabinet member responsible, to commence a review as to the possibilities to establish a car boot sale in the City at either Hempsted or another appropriate location start negotiations to bring back the Hempsted car boot sale at the earliest opportunity, once the NHS no longer needs the site, or to find a suitable alternative.”

 

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

 

70.13    RESOLVED that:-

 

This council notes that prior to the pandemic, there was a thriving car boot sale taking place on the council facility at Hempsted Meadows.

 

This council notes that the site was leased to the NHS in 2020 in order to carry out Covid testing.

 

This council thanks the staff and NHS for their work as part of the national effort to fight Covid and keep people safe through testing, tracing and isolating.

 

This council believes that car boot sales can have a positive impact in our communities, promoting the practices of recycling and reuse, stimulating the economy and providing important social contact for many people.

 

That car boots allow recycling of goods through sales of second hand products, from clothing and household items to games, books and vinyl records, allowing anyone to equip themselves cheaply for work, school or college, or just to enjoy a low-cost bargain hunt.

 

This council believes that Gloucester can support a well-managed car boot sale, and that if run under Covid-safe measures there is no reason why a car boot sale could not return to the city.

 

This council therefore calls on the cabinet member responsible, to commence a review as to the possibilities to establish a car boot sale in the City at either Hempsted or another appropriate location.

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