Agenda item

Notices of Motion

1.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR PULLEN

 

“This council recognises the major impact the Covid 19 pandemic has had on Gloucester with virtually all areas in the city being affected. Many people have contracted the virus and too many have lost their lives with friends and families losing loved ones.

 

Health and welfare services have been pushed to the limit but have done a fantastic job in extremely difficult circumstances.

 

The business community has been severely hit with many local companies struggling to cope.

 

However, the resilience and determination of Gloucester people has shone through and there has been many excellent examples of people and organisations going that extra mile to help others.

 

The efforts of key workers have been phenomenal and along with our outstanding NHS staff they have continued to deliver essential services and their vital role in 4 looking after us. This has been despite often extreme and very challenging circumstances.

 

The city has also experienced a massive community spirit with local volunteers and community organisations looking after vulnerable people and those who were isolating, ensuring they had food and other essential supplies.

 

The Covid pandemic is not over yet and it may be still too early to call. However, it is time to start thinking about how Gloucester marks and remembers the huge impact that Covid has had on our city, the sacrifices people have made and the sterling community effort that took place in order to cope.

 

It would therefore be very appropriate to create a permanent and long lasting Covid Memorial to be placed in a prominent position in the city centre. The memorial would remember all those who lost their lives and be a fitting tribute to key workers in essential services and the phenomenal community effort that was made.

 

The memorial would tell the story of how the people of Gloucester coped with the Covid pandemic so that future generations could appreciate and understand the sacrifices that were made.

 

Gloucester City Council should take the lead in creating the memorial but should do so in partnership with the many appropriate organisations and interested parties in the city. This would ensure a structure that was created by and representative of a wide range of people communities and organisations.

 

Council resolves to:

 

·       Take the lead in creating a lasting Covid Memorial to be sited in a prominent position in the City Centre.

·       Design a fitting tribute that remembers those who lost their lives and recognises the immense contribution that key workers, volunteers and community organisations made during the crisis.

·       Bring together a partnership of appropriate organisations and agencies to deliver the project and draw on their resources, skills and talents.

·       Fully involve local people, communities and voluntary organisations.”

 

2.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR FIELD

 

"Council notes the recent #bouncingback project, which was jointly funded by Gloucester BID and the City Council.

 

Council notes that this project sought to enhance the street scene by ‘converting often unkempt street furniture into bright points of interest’. 5 local artists were involved in painting a total of 75 boxes, including electric and BT boxes, with the agreement of the owners.

 

Council commends this project which has delivered some excellent public art, commemorated aspects of Gloucester history and provided a talking point.

 

Council records its thanks to those who organised and took part in the project.

 

Council resolves to examine ways to expand the project in the future, such as encouraging members, residents and community groups to identify street furniture or appropriate sites in their wards to be brightened through painting, cleaning or planting, and inviting submissions of historical figures, events and logos to be commemorated.

 

Council further resolves to apply for any suitable funding from government or other sources to expand this work, and to work with the BID and other local partners to ensure that this project is fully publicised, promoted and celebrated in the future."

 

3.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR HILTON

 

“This Council notes the publication of the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper.

 

This Council notes that the White Paper proposes a devolution framework based on three levels of implementation.

 

This Council agrees to hold an all member briefing so that councillors can consider the three options for devolution and to allow the council to develop an engagement strategy.

 

This Council agrees that it should support an option that not only retains the powers of this council, but one which strengthens this council’s ability to deliver what’s best for the city of Gloucester.”

 

4.    PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR KUBASZCZYK

 

“This Council notes that it passed a motion unanimously condemning the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

 

This Council recognizes that the invasion is continuing and has caused millions of Ukrainians to flee the fighting, escape the country and become refugees. Many millions more have stayed in Ukraine and have lost or will lose everything.

 

We note that these circumstances create huge needs amongst both those fleeing and remaining, and especially note the efforts of many, many people in Gloucester and surrounding areas who have donated huge amounts of cash to organisations established to provide help. This Council especially wants to thank those who have donated huge amounts of goods and arranged their transport to places where they can be distributed to those who need them.

 

This Council pledges to provide the practical help it is able to do, to those refugees who ultimately find themselves in Gloucester and encourages residents to continue to help in the generous spirit they have so far shown.”

Minutes:

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

 

“This council recognises the major impact the Covid 19 pandemic has had on Gloucester with virtually all areas in the city being affected. Many people have contracted the virus and too many have lost their lives with friends and families losing loved ones.

 

Health and welfare services have been pushed to the limit but have done a fantastic job in extremely difficult circumstances.

 

The business community has been severely hit with many local companies struggling to cope.

 

However, the resilience and determination of Gloucester people has shone through and there has been many excellent examples of people and organisations going that extra mile to help others.

 

The efforts of key workers have been phenomenal and along with our outstanding NHS staff they have continued to deliver essential services and their vital role in 4 looking after us. This has been despite often extreme and very challenging circumstances.

 

The city has also experienced a massive community spirit with local volunteers and community organisations looking after vulnerable people and those who were isolating, ensuring they had food and other essential supplies.

 

The Covid pandemic is not over yet and it may be still too early to call. However, it is time to start thinking about how Gloucester marks and remembers the huge impact that Covid has had on our city, the sacrifices people have made and the sterling community effort that took place in order to cope.

 

It would therefore be very appropriate to create a permanent and long lasting Covid Memorial to be placed in a prominent position in the city. The memorial would remember all those who lost their lives and be a fitting tribute to key workers in essential services and the phenomenal community effort that was made.

 

The memorial would tell the story of how the people of Gloucester coped with the Covid pandemic so that future generations could appreciate and understand the sacrifices that were made.

 

Gloucester City Council should take the lead in creating the memorial but should do so in partnership with the many appropriate organisations and interested parties in the city. This would ensure a structure that was created by and representative of a wide range of people communities and organisations.

 

Council resolves to:

 

·       Take the lead in creating a lasting Covid Memorial to be sited in a prominent position in the City Centre.

 

·       Design a fitting tribute that remembers those who lost their lives and recognises the immense contribution that key workers, volunteers and community organisations made during the crisis.

 

·       Bring together a partnership of appropriate organisations and agencies to deliver the project and draw on their resources, skills and talents.

 

·       Fully involve local people, communities and voluntary organisations.”

 

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

 

98.3       RESOLVED that:

 

“This council recognises the major impact the Covid 19 pandemic has had on Gloucester with virtually all areas in the city being affected. Many people have contracted the virus and too many have lost their lives with friends and families losing loved ones.

 

Health and welfare services have been pushed to the limit but have done a fantastic job in extremely difficult circumstances.

 

The business community has been severely hit with many local companies struggling to cope.

 

However, the resilience and determination of Gloucester people has shone through and there has been many excellent examples of people and organisations going that extra mile to help others.

 

The efforts of key workers have been phenomenal and along with our outstanding NHS staff they have continued to deliver essential services and their vital role in 4 looking after us. This has been despite often extreme and very challenging circumstances.

 

The city has also experienced a massive community spirit with local volunteers and community organisations looking after vulnerable people and those who were isolating, ensuring they had food and other essential supplies.

 

The Covid pandemic is not over yet and it may be still too early to call. However, it is time to start thinking about how Gloucester marks and remembers the huge impact that Covid has had on our city, the sacrifices people have made and the sterling community effort that took place in order to cope.

 

It would therefore be very appropriate to create a permanent and long lasting Covid Memorial to be placed in a prominent position in the city. The memorial would remember all those who lost their lives and be a fitting tribute to key workers in essential services and the phenomenal community effort that was made.

 

The memorial would tell the story of how the people of Gloucester coped with the Covid pandemic so that future generations could appreciate and understand the sacrifices that were made.

 

Gloucester City Council should take the lead in creating the memorial but should do so in partnership with the many appropriate organisations and interested parties in the city. This would ensure a structure that was created by and representative of a wide range of people communities and organisations.

 

Council resolves to:

 

·       Take the lead in creating a lasting Covid Memorial to be sited in a prominent position in the City Centre.

 

·       Design a fitting tribute that remembers those who lost their lives and recognises the immense contribution that key workers, volunteers and community organisations made during the crisis.

 

·       Bring together a partnership of appropriate organisations and agencies to deliver the project and draw on their resources, skills and talents.

 

·       Fully involve local people, communities and voluntary organisations.”

 

98.4      Councillor Field proposed and Councillor Sawyer seconded the following motion:

 

"Council notes the recent #bouncingback project, which was jointly funded by Gloucester BID and the City Council.

 

Council notes that this project sought to enhance the street scene by ‘converting often unkempt street furniture into bright points of interest’. 5 local artists were involved in painting a total of 75 boxes, including electric and BT boxes, with the agreement of the owners.

 

Council commends this project which has delivered some excellent public art, commemorated aspects of Gloucester history and provided a talking point.

 

Council records its thanks to those who organised and took part in the project.

 

Council resolves to examine ways to expand the project in the future, such as encouraging members, residents and community groups to identify street furniture or appropriate sites in their wards to be brightened through painting, cleaning or planting, and inviting submissions of historical figures, events and logos to be commemorated.

 

Council further resolves to apply for any suitable funding from government or other sources to expand this work, and to work with the BID and other local partners to ensure that this project is fully publicised, promoted and celebrated in the future."

 

98.5      Councillor Melvin proposed and Councillor Organ seconded the following amendment:

 

“Council notes the recent #bouncingback project, which was jointly funded by Gloucester BID and the City Council.

 

Council notes that this project sought to enhance the street scene by ‘converting often unkempt street furniture into bright points of interest’. 5 local artists were involved in painting a total of 75 boxes, including electric and BT boxes, with the agreement of the owners.

 

Council commends this project which has delivered some excellent public art, commemorated aspects of Gloucester history and provided a talking point.

 

Council records its thanks to those who organised and took part in the project.

 

Council resolves to examine ways to expand the project in the future, such as encouraging members, residents and community groups to identify street furniture or appropriate sites in their wards to be brightened through painting, cleaning or planting, and inviting submissions of historical figures, events and logos to be commemorated.

 

Council further resolves to apply for any suitable funding from government or other sources to expand this work, and agrees to work with the BID and other local partners to ensure that this project is fully publicised, promoted and celebrated in the future.”

 

98.6      The amendment was not accepted. The amendment was put to the vote and was carried, thus becoming the substantive motion.

 

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

 

98.8       RESOLVED that:

 

"Council notes the recent #bouncingback project, which was jointly funded by Gloucester BID and the City Council.

 

Council notes that this project sought to enhance the street scene by ‘converting often unkempt street furniture into bright points of interest’. 5 local artists were involved in painting a total of 75 boxes, including electric and BT boxes, with the agreement of the owners.

 

Council commends this project which has delivered some excellent public art, commemorated aspects of Gloucester history and provided a talking point.

 

Council records its thanks to those who organised and took part in the project.

 

 

Council agrees to work with the BID and other local partners to ensure that this project is fully publicised, promoted and celebrated in the future.”

 

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

 

“This Council notes the publication of the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper.

 

This Council notes that the White Paper proposes a devolution framework based on three levels of implementation.

 

This Council agrees to hold an all member briefing so that councillors can consider the three options for devolution and to allow the council to develop an engagement strategy.

 

This Council agrees that it should support an option that not only retains the powers of this council, but one which strengthens this council’s ability to deliver what’s best for the city of Gloucester.”

 

98.10   Councillor Cook proposed and Councillor Norman seconded the following amendment:

 

“This Council notes the publication of the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper.

 

This Council notes that the White Paper proposes a devolution framework based on three levels of implementation, noting that the White Paper specifies that only County Councils and Unitary Authorities may be parties to any devolution deals, not district councils.

 

This Council agrees to hold an all member briefing so that councillors can consider the three options for devolution and to allow the council to develop an engagement strategy.

 

This Council agrees that it should support work with the County Council in negotiating an option that will not only retains the powers of this council, but one which strengthens this council’s ability to deliver what’s best for the city of Gloucester.”

 

98.11   The amendment was accepted and thus became the substantive motion. The motion was put to the vote and was carried.

 

98.12   RESOLVED that:

 

This Council notes the publication of the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper.

 

This Council notes that the White Paper proposes a devolution framework based on three levels of implementation, noting that the White Paper specifies that only County Councils and Unitary Authorities may be parties to any devolution deals, not district councils.

 

This Council agrees to hold an all member briefing so that councillors can consider the three options for devolution.

 

This Council agrees that it should work withthe County Council in negotiating an option that will deliver what’s best for the city of Gloucester.

 

98.13   Councillor Kubaszczyk proposed and Councillor A. Chambers seconded the following motion:

 

“This Council notes that it passed a motion unanimously condemning the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

 

This Council recognizes that the invasion is continuing and has caused millions of Ukrainians to flee the fighting, escape the country and become refugees. Many millions more have stayed in Ukraine and have lost or will lose everything.

 

We note that these circumstances create huge needs amongst both those fleeing and remaining, and especially note the efforts of many, many people in Gloucester and surrounding areas who have donated huge amounts of cash to organisations established to provide help. This Council especially wants to thank those who have donated huge amounts of goods and arranged their transport to places where they can be distributed to those who need them.

 

This Council pledges to provide the practical help it is able to do, to those refugees who ultimately find themselves in Gloucester and encourages residents to continue to help in the generous spirit they have so far shown.”

 

98.14   Councillor Wilson proposed and Councillor Hilton seconded the following amendment:

 

“This Council notes that it passed a motion unanimously condemning the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

 

This Council recognizes that the invasion is continuing and has caused millions of Ukrainians to flee the fighting, escape the country and become refugees. Many millions more have stayed in Ukraine and have lost or will lose everything.

 

We note that these circumstances create huge needs amongst both those fleeing and remaining, and especially note the efforts of many, many people in Gloucester and surrounding areas who have donated huge amounts of cash to organisations established to provide help. This Council especially wants to thank those who have donated huge amounts of goods and arranged their transport to places where they can be distributed to those who need them.

 

This Council pledges to provide the practical help it is able to do, to those refugees who ultimately find themselves in Gloucester and encourages residents to continue to help in the generous spirit they have so far shown

 

However, Council notes with alarm the growing Ukrainian refugee crisis and the delays and hardships currently being experienced by families in the UK trying to get their loved ones to safety here. Council therefore urges the government to temporarily suspend the need for a visa for those fleeing this war so they can be reunited with their families and get the help and support they need in the UK.”

 

98.15   The amendment was not accepted. The amendment was put to the vote and was lost. The motion as originally tabled was put to the vote and was carried.

 

98.16   RESOLVED that:

 

This Council notes that it passed a motion unanimously condemning the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

 

This Council recognizes that the invasion is continuing and has caused millions of Ukrainians to flee the fighting, escape the country and become refugees. Many millions more have stayed in Ukraine and have lost or will lose everything.

 

We note that these circumstances create huge needs amongst both those fleeing and remaining, and especially note the efforts of many, many people in Gloucester and surrounding areas who have donated huge amounts of cash to organisations established to provide help. This Council especially wants to thank those who have donated huge amounts of goods and arranged their transport to places where they can be distributed to those who need them.

 

This Council pledges to provide the practical help it is able to do, to those refugees who ultimately find themselves in Gloucester and encourages residents to continue to help in the generous spirit they have so far shown.

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