Moved by Councillor Hulme and seconded by Councillor Nicholson.

Councillor Stephen Hulme introduced the motion on notice on the loss of trees in Armada Way, and the amendment to the motion following the discussion on the subject earlier in the meeting under item 37 – Petition – Armada Way Trees. This was seconded by Councillor Patrick Nicholson.

Following a discussion with contributions from Councillor Stoneman, Briars-Delve, Kelly, Poyser and Singh the Council did not agree the motion on notice to

1)    Request the cabinet review the scheme with a view to saving significantly more trees that currently proposed, with ongoing public opposition to the loss of trees in Armada Way.

For (6)

Councillors Mrs Beer, Hulme, Kelly, Nicholson, Singh and Mrs Bridgeman.

Abstain (25)

Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Briars-Delve, Coker, Cresswell, Dann, Evans OBE, Goslin, Haydon, Hendy, Holloway, McDonald, Murphy, Noble, Penberthy, Reilly, Rennie, Stevens, Tippetts, Tuohy, Harrison, Mrs Loveridge, McLay, Poyser and Wheeler.

Against (15)

Councillors Bingley, Carlyle, Churchill, Drean, Finn, Lugger, Dr Mahony, Patel, Salmon, Shayer, Smith, Stoneman, Tofan, Ms Watkin, Wakeham,

Absent/Did Not Vote (3)

Councillors Dr Cree, Partridge and Riley.