Venue: Council Chamber
Contact: Alec Dubberley Service Manager, Democratic Services
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Opening Prayers. Minutes: The Mayor’s Chaplin, Reverend Sally Baylis delivered opening prayers. The Council stood for a minute’s silence to mark international transgender awareness day. |
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Apologies for Absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Adams, Miller and Towsey- Hinton. |
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Mayor's Announcements. Minutes: The Mayor commented on the success of the Remembrance events this year. In particular she thanked Councillors Bosworth, Hope and Elliot for the service held at the Polish war graves in Calverton and Councillor Collis for arranging the Mapperley Service. She also informed members about the Burns Night celebration later in the month and stated that tickets were still available.
Under this item the Mayor allowed Councillor Clarke to update members of the recent flooding in the Borough. A copy of the briefing would be circulated to all members. Councillor Clarke thanked all the organisations involved including Nottinghamshire County Council, Parish Councils and staff from Gedling Borough. He noted that it was a real team effort.
Councillor Thomas joined the meeting at 6:10 pm
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To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 18 September 2019. PDF 244 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.
Vote 35 For; 0 Against; 3 Abstentions.
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Declaration of Interests. Minutes: Councillors Viv McCrossen and Keneally declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 13, Motion One, as they both have some involvement with organisations that support victims of domestic abuse. |
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To deal with any petitions received under Standing Order 8a. Minutes: None. |
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To answer questions asked by the public under Standing Order 8. Minutes: None. |
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To answer questions asked by Members of the Council under Standing Order 9. Minutes: None. |
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Review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations PDF 159 KB Report of the Service Manager Democratic Services. Additional documents:
Minutes: Consideration was given to a report of the Service Manager Democratic Services which sought approval of amendments to the published scheme of polling places, polling districts and polling stations for Gedling Borough.
RESOLVED:
To adopt the new scheme of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations following the statutory review process.
Vote 38 For; Against 0; Abstentions 0 |
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Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report PDF 15 KB Report of the Democratic Services Officer. Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to the Annual Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
RESOLVED:
To receive and note the report.
Vote 38 For; Against 0; Abstentions 0 |
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Additional documents:
Minutes: In accordance with Standing Order 11.1, a number of comments were made and responded to by the appropriate Cabinet Member or Committee Chair. |
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To consider comments, of which due notice has been given, under Standing Order 11.03(a). Minutes: None received. |
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To consider motions under Standing Order 12. PDF 168 KB Motion One This Council: Recognises that domestic abuse is significant issue across society affecting people in all parts of the community and notes that this meeting coincides with the White Ribbon Campaign 2019. Is proud of its continuing commitment to the White Ribbon Campaign. Accepts that while domestic violence overwhelmingly affects women, men can also be victims of domestic abuse and agrees that anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse should be able to access suitable support. Expresses its continuing support for policies to address domestic violence in our communities in partnership with the Police and other organisations in the statutory and voluntary sectors. Notes that the GMB union is promoting an Employer’s Charter which pledges employers to:
Proposer: Councillor Roxanne Ellis
Motion Two
This Council notes that:
Minutes: Motion One
Upon a notice of motion received in the name of Councillor Roxanne Ellis, a proposition was moved by Councillor Roxanne Ellis, seconded by Councillor Thomas, in the following terms:
This Council: Recognises that domestic abuse is significant issue across society affecting people in all parts of the community and notes that this meeting coincides with the White Ribbon Campaign 2019. Is proud of its continuing commitment to the White Ribbon Campaign. Accepts that while domestic violence overwhelmingly affects women, men can also be victims of domestic abuse and agrees that anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse should be able to access suitable support. Expresses its continuing support for policies to address domestic violence in our communities in partnership with the Police and other organisations in the statutory and voluntary sectors. Notes that the GMB union is promoting an Employer’s Charter which pledges employers to:
RESOLVED:
1) That the Leader of the Council should sign the GMB’s Employer Charter to demonstrate Gedling Borough Council’s commitment to supporting any employees experiencing Domestic Abuse.
2) To refer the Charter to the Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee who will consult with the Joint Consultative and Safety Committee to identify any gaps between the Council’s current policies and the commitments in the Charter.
Vote: 36 For, 0 Against, 2 Abstentions
Motion Two
Upon a notice of motion received in the name of Councillor Payne, a proposition was moved by Councillor Payne, seconded by Councillor Clarke, in the following terms:
This Council notes that:
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