Agenda and minutes

The Mayor’s Chaplain, Reverend Sally Bayliss, delivered the opening prayer.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Allan, Feeney, Fox, Stirland and Weisz.

The Mayor informed Members of a number of Civic events in aid of the Mayor’s Charity that were due to take place over the coming months, including a quiz, a Bollywood night and a Revival concert.

The Mayor spoke of the importance of tolerance and the overall aim of Councillors to help and serve the people of the Borough. The Mayor paid tribute to the late MP Jo Cox who she felt embodied those values.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

Councillors Clarke and Wilkinson declared a non-pecuniary interest in the petition received under Standing Order 8a as members of CAMRA.

None received.

Report of the Service Manager Elections and Members’ Services.

The Mayor invited Ms. Lorraine Horrocks to address Council and present a petition, which had been signed by residents of Newstead requesting that the Council allow the development of a micro sports pub within Newstead Village Pavilion.

Councillor David Ellis, seconded by Councillor Collis, moved a motion in the following terms:

“To move that Council:

1.    Thanks the petitioner for lodging the petition and bringing this matter to Council to be debated;

2.    Confirms its support for the creation of new businesses in the Borough;

3.    Requests that the relevant Portfolio Holder gives the revised proposal positive consideration whilst recognising that:

a.    It needs to be assessed for viability and suitability;

b.    Consultation needs to be carried out with all of the clubs which currently use the premises: and

c.    The petitioner needs to obtain the necessary planning permission and licences.

Following the debate, the motion was duly voted upon and it was

RESOLVED:

That Council:

1)    Thanks the petitioner for lodging the petition and bringing this matter to Council to be debated;

2)    Confirms its support for the creation of new businesses in the Borough;

3)    Requests that the relevant Portfolio Holder gives the revised proposal positive consideration whilst recognising that:

a.    It needs to be assessed for viability and suitability;

b.    Consultation needs to be carried out with all of the clubs which currently use the premises: and

c.       The petitioner needs to obtain the necessary planning permission and licences.

None received.

Report of the Director of Health and Community Wellbeing.

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Health and Community Well-Being seeking approval for additional capital budget to enable the provision of a visitor centre at Gedling Country Park.

Councillor Barnfather, seconded by Councillor Greensmith, moved a motion to defer consideration of the item to a later meeting of Council to allow for consultation with Members, the public and for further information to be gathered.

Following debate and at the request of two Members, the motion was put to a named vote and was not carried.

For the motion:

Against the motion:

Following further debate on the substantive motion and at the request of two Members, the motion was put to a named vote and was carried.

For the motion:

Against the motion:

None.

Abstentions:

RESOLVED:

To approve an additional capital budget of £358,500 to be financed by a contribution from the Earmarked Leisure Strategy Reserve, to enable the construction of the visitor centre café, toilet facilities and additional car parking required at Gedling Country Park.

Report of the Service Manager Elections and Members’ Services.

Consideration was given to a report of the Service Manager, Elections and Members’ Services, requesting that Councillors consider whether to approve a reason for the non-attendance of Councillor K Fox.

RESOLVED:

To accept serious illness as the reason for non-attendance of Councilor Fox to avoid forfeiture of office.

Report of the Service Manager Elections and Members’ Services.

Consideration was given to a report of the Service Manager, Elections and Members’ Services, seeking approval of changes to the membership of the Planning Committee following a request from the Labour Group Business Manager.

RESOLVED:

To approve the following changes to representation on the Planning Committee:

1)    Councillors Peter and Sandra Barnes are replaced by Councillors David Ellis and Henry Wheeler; and

2)    Councillor Weisz is appointed as substitute member.

Report of the Senior Leadership Team.

Council is recommended to approve:

1)    The capital carry forward of £470,200 for non-committed schemes in excess of £50,000;

2)    The overall method of financing of the 2015/16 capital expenditure as set out in paragraph 3.3 of the report; and

3)      The capital determinations set out in paragraph 3.4 of the report.

Consideration was given to a report of the Senior Leadership which had been referred to Council from the meeting of Cabinet held on 16 June 2016.

RESOLVED:

To approve:

1)    The capital carry foreward of £470,200 for non-committed schemes in excess of £50,000;

2)    The overall method of financing of the 2015/16 capital expenditure as set out in paragraph 3.3 of the report; and

3)    The capital determinations set out in paragraph 3.4 of the report.

Report of the Chief Financial Officer.

Council is recommended to:

Approve the Annual Treasury Activity Report 2015/16.

Consideration was given to a report of the Financial Services Manager (Chief Financial Officer), which had been referred to Council from the meeting of Cabinet held on the 16 June 2016.

RESOLVED:

To approve the Annual Treasury Activity Report 2015/16.

In accordance with Standing Order 11.1, a number of comments were made and responded to by the appropriate Cabinet Member or Committee Chair.

None received.

We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country.  This Council condemns racism, xenophobia and hate crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable. 

We will work to ensure local bodies and programmes have support and resources needed to fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.

We reassure all people living in Gedling that they are valued members of our community.

Proposed by Councillor John Clarke

Seconded by Councillor Chris Barnfather.

Upon a notice of motion received in the name of Councillor Clarke a proposition was moved by Councillor Clarke and seconded by Councillor Barnfather in the following terms:-

“We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country.  This Council condemns racism, xenophobia and hate crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable. 

We will work to ensure local bodies and programmes have support and resources needed to fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.

We reassure all people living in Gedling that they are valued members of our community.”

The Mayor put the proposition to the meeting and declared the same carried unanimously and it was

RESOLVED that:

1)    We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country;

2)    This Council condemns racism, xenophobia and hate crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable;

3)    We will work to ensure local bodies and programmes have support and resources needed to fight and prevent racism and xenophobia; and

4)    We reassure all people living in Gedling that they are valued members of our community.