Councillor Jemima Laing introduced the motion on notice on Ambulance response times. This was seconded by Councillor Dylan Tippetts.

Following a discussion with contributions from Councillors Coker, Collins, Finn, Mrs Loveridge, Dr Mahony, Mrs Pengelly the council agreed:

·         The Chair of the Health & Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee ensures that the performance of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is included in any upcoming scrutiny review of health services within Plymouth. 

·         The Chair of the Health & Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee writes immediately to the city’s three MPs and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to inform them of the seriousness of the situation. 

·         Members formally acknowledge the dedication of the staff of SWASFT whose professionalism will have saved countless lives over the years. This motion is not intended as a criticism of these selfless people who work day and night to care for the residents of Plymouth. 

For (46)

Councillors Allen, Mrs Beer, Bingley, Mrs Bowyer, Briars-Delve, Burden, Carlyle, Churchill, Collins, Coker, Dr Cree, Cresswell, Darcy, Deacon, Drean, Evans OBE, Finn, Goslin, Harrison, Hendy, Holloway, Hulme, Laing, Mrs Loveridge, Dr Mahony, Nicholson, Partridge, Patel, Penberthy, Mrs Pengelly, Poyser, Reilly, Rennie, Riley, Salmon, Shayer, Singh, Smith, Stevens, Stoneman, Tippetts, Tofan, Tuffin, Tuohy, Wakeham, Ms Watkin, Wheeler.

Against (0)

Abstain (1)

Councillor Dann.

Absent/Did Not Vote (2)

Councillor Bridgeman, Nicholson.