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:
Therefore resolves:
Proposer: Councillor Roxanne Ellis
Seconder: Councillor Thomas
Motion Two
This Council notes that:
This Council resolves that Gedling Borough Council will:
Proposer: Councillor Payne
Seconder: Councillor Clarke
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:
Therefore resolves:
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:
· A recent survey by ComRes has found that 71% of UK adults think that climate change is a more pressing long term issue than Brexit, and 60% of adults feel that the UK government is not doing enough to prioritise the climate crisis;
· Co-operatives, community energy companies, local and national campaign groups and charities have already been taking action to tackle climate change, raising public awareness about climate change and environmental issues such as single use plastics and air quality;
· Action needs to be taken now in order to minimise the impact and reach of temperature rises and climate change, and that there should be an ambition of carbon neutrality by 2030 at the latest.
This Council resolves that Gedling Borough Council will:
· Produce a practical and robust action plan to ensure that all councillors and officers are clear what Gedling Borough Council will do to tackle the climate emergency;
·
Work with employers in the borough, including
businesses, the third sector, charities and the public sector to
encourage them to take steps to reduce their carbon emissions and
operate in a more sustainable way, and learn from any best practice
that they’ve already put in place;
RESOLVED to:
1)
Join with other councils and Parliament in declaring
a Climate Emergency;
2)
Set a goal and vision of becoming carbon neutral
across Gedling borough by 2030;
3)
Ensure that this work doesn’t just focus on
the activity of Gedling Borough Council, but also reaches out to
partners and residents to help them reduce their carbon
footprint;
4)
Produce a practical and robust action plan to ensure
that all councillors and officers are clear what Gedling Borough
Council will do to tackle the climate emergency;
5)
Work with employers in the borough, including
businesses, the third sector, charities and the public sector to
encourage them to take steps to reduce their carbon emissions and
operate in a more sustainable way, and learn from any best practice
that they’ve already put in place;
6) Work with local MPs to lobby the Government, as well as Labour’s front bench and other major political parties to ensure that local government is given the powers and funding they need to tackle the climate emergency and make our borough greener.
Vote: 38 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
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