Motion 1:
That this Council notes:
• Since the conflict started more than 37,000 people have been killed – with more than 50% estimated to be women and children. With thousands more buried under the rubble.
• A letter in The Lancet Journal estimates that the true death toll may be as high as 186,000.
• The words of Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP on July 7 2024 when talking about Gaza: “We want to see a cease-fire. We want to see those hostages out”
• That then Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron on Thursday 11 January in describing the situation in Gaza as ‘heartbreaking’ ‘desperate’ and how ‘death and despair haunt’ the lives of Gaza’s children and his statement on March 25 that The UK has long been calling for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire without a return to destruction, fighting and loss of life, as the fastest way to get hostages out and aid in.
• That on 2 April Sir Ed Davey MP said “This violence has to stop. Now. We need an immediate bilateral ceasefire – a real ceasefire that finally sets us on the path to a lasting peace.
• In February 2024 the UK Parliament voted unanimously in favour of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Therefore, this Council resolves to:
• Record its deep concern for the severe reverberations of this crisis felt within Gedling borough and across the UK, with Jewish, Muslim, and Palestinian communities all fearing and grieving;
• Thank community leaders in this borough for the role they are playing in reducing tensions at this sensitive and difficult time;
• Thank members of the public throughout the Borough who have donated or provided assistance to the humanitarian response to the crisis in Gaza;
• Support any forthcoming Government proposals for resettlement support for Palestinians seeking sanctuary here in the UK, as with the war in Ukraine;
• Commit to identify ways in which the events can be remembered in the future, in this borough;
• Offer appropriate support and assistance to the diverse communities within Gedling who have been impacted by, or who face emerging issues as a result of this crisis.
• Request that the Chief executive write to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs affirming the support of Gedling Borough Council for any and all efforts to bring about a bilateral cessation of hostilities leading to a lasting peace arrangement
Proposer: Councillor Russell Whiting
Seconded: Councillor Paul Hughes
Minutes:
Councillor Whiting, seconded by Councillor Hughes, proposed a motion in the following terms:
That this Council notes:
• Since the conflict started more than 37,000 people have been killed – with more than 50% estimated to be women and children. With thousands more buried under the rubble.
• A letter in The Lancet Journal estimates that the true death toll may be as high as 186,000.
• The words of Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP on July 7 2024 when talking about Gaza: “We want to see a cease-fire. We want to see those hostages out”
• That then Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron on Thursday 11 January in describing the situation in Gaza as ‘heartbreaking’ ‘desperate’ and how ‘death and despair haunt’ the lives of Gaza’s children and his statement on March 25 that The UK has long been calling for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire without a return to destruction, fighting and loss of life, as the fastest way to get hostages out and aid in.
• That on 2 April Sir Ed Davey MP said “This violence has to stop. Now. We need an immediate bilateral ceasefire – a real ceasefire that finally sets us on the path to a lasting peace.
• In February 2024 the UK Parliament voted unanimously in favour of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Therefore, this Council resolves to:
• Record its deep concern for the severe reverberations of this crisis felt within Gedling borough and across the UK, with Jewish, Muslim, and Palestinian communities all fearing and grieving;
• Thank community leaders in this borough for the role they are playing in reducing tensions at this sensitive and difficult time;
• Thank members of the public throughout the Borough who have donated or provided assistance to the humanitarian response to the crisis in Gaza;
• Support any forthcoming Government proposals for resettlement support for Palestinians seeking sanctuary here in the UK, as with the war in Ukraine;
• Commit to identify ways in which the events can be remembered in the future, in this borough;
• Offer appropriate support and assistance to the diverse communities within Gedling who have been impacted by, or who face emerging issues as a result of this crisis.
• Request that the Chief executive write to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs affirming the support of Gedling Borough Council for any and all efforts to bring about a bilateral cessation of hostilities leading to a lasting peace arrangement
Proposer: Councillor Russell Whiting
Seconded: Councillor Paul Hughes
An amended motion was proposed by Councillor Roxanne Ellis and seconded by Councillor Wilkinson, in the following terms:
That this Council notes:
Therefore, this Council resolves to:
Proposer: Roxanne Ellis
Seconder: Paul Wilkinson
An adjournment was proposed, seconded, and agreed to allow members time to review the amendment. Upon return, the proposer and seconder of the original motion indicated their support and acceptance of the amendment. As such, it was deemed to be the substantive motion. Upon being put to a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
RESOLVED:
That this Council notes:
Therefore, this Council resolves to:
Proposer: Councillor Russell Whiting
Seconder: Councillor Paul Hughes