Agenda and minutes
Venue: COUNCIL HOUSE, PLYMOUTH (next to the Civic Centre)
Contact: Peter Tracey, Democratic Services Manager Email: peter.tracey@plymouth.gov.uk
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To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on 9th and 20th May and 13th June, 2005. Additional documents:
Minutes: Resolved that subject to the following amendment, the minutes of the meetings held on 9th and 20th May and 13th June 2005 be approved and signed as a correct record –
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members will be asked to make declarations of interest in respect of items on this Agenda. Minutes: The following Declarations of Interest were made in accordance with the Code of Conduct –
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes:
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QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC To receive questions from and provide answers to the public in relation to matters which, in the opinion of the Lord Mayor, are relevant to the business of the meeting in accordance with paragraph 10 of the Constitution. Minutes: The following question was submitted and the Cabinet Member for Transport and Human Resources responded –
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TO DEAL WITH ANY BUSINESS FROM THE LAST COUNCIL MEETING, IF ANY PDF 14 KB constitutional affairs COMMITTEE – 11th April, 2005
Minute 48- Review of the Full City Council
Consideration of Recommendation 8 of the report of the Chief Executive relating to Prayers at the full meeting of the Council, consideration of which was deferred at the last ordinary meeting of the Council. Minutes: Constitutional Affairs Committee of 11th April 2005
Minute 48 – Review of the Full Council
With the approval of the City Council, paragraph 15.3 of the Constitution (Method of Voting) was suspended to enable a direct vote on the options before the Council.
Upon a vote being taken,
Resolved that no change be made to the saying of prayers as part of the Full Council meeting.
For Option 1 – (26)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Brotherton, Carter, Coleman, Finn, K. Foster, Mrs Foster, J. Fox, Fry, James, Jordan, Kerswell, King, Kirk, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Lock, Dr Mahony, Miller, Mrs Nelder, Mrs Pengelly, Santillo, Simmonds, Stark, Vincent and Viney.
For Option 2 – (2)
Councillors Fletcher and Purnell
For Option 3 – (0)
For Option 4 – (16)
Councillors Bray, Dann, Evans, M. Fox, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Haydon, Hutchings, Mavin, Rennie, Shears, Stevens, Weekes, Wheeler, Tom Wildy and Williams
For Option 5 – (0)
Abstain – (4)
Councillors Camp, Hiromeris, Pattison and Nicky Wildy.
Absent – (8)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw Mrs Ford, Mrs Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Smith and Wigens.
The Lord Mayor did not vote. |
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS |
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Minutes: In accordance with the Council Procedures, the following questions were asked of the Leader, Cabinet Members, Committee Chairs and Lead Members covering aspects for their areas of responsibility and supplementary questions were asked in respect of questions 2, 3, 4, 7, 8,10, 12, 14, 15 and 24.
Resolved that written questions be submitted in respect of questions 1,7, 8, 11, 14 and 15. |
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Forward Plan Minutes: In accordance with the Council Procedures, the Leader introduced the Forward Plan and questions were asked of the Leader and Cabinet Members on the following items –
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TO DETERMINE RECOMMENDATIONS ON ITEMS FROM CABINET, OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMISSION OR OTHER COMMITTEES |
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Cabinet Minute 22 - School Implementation Plan 2005 - 2015 Minutes: Upon a vote being taken,
Resolved that the following recommendations from Cabinet be approved –
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Cabinet Minute 23 and Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Commission - Youth Justice Plan Minutes: On consideration of the Scrutiny Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Commission on the Youth Justice Plan and upon a vote being taken,
Resolved that –
For the Motion – (41)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Bray, Brotherton, Camp, Carter, Dann, Fletcher, K. Foster, Mrs Foster, M. Fox, Fry, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Haydon, Hiromeris, Hutchings, James, Jordan, Kerswell, King, Kirk, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Mavin, Miller, Mrs Nelder, Pattison, Mrs Pengelly, Purnell, Rennie, Santillo, Shears, Stark, Stevens, Vincent, Viney, Weekes, Wheeler, Nicky Wildy, Tom Wildy and Williams.
Against the Motion – (0)
Abstain – (0)
Absent – (15)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw, Coleman, Evans, Finn, Mrs Ford, J. Fox, Lock, Dr Mahony, Mrs Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Simmonds, Smith and Wigens.
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Cabinet Minute 36 and Overview and Scrutiny Commission Minute 12 - Woodford Traffic Calming Scheme Minutes: Following consideration of Minute 12 of the Overview and Scrutiny Commission and upon a vote being taken,
Resolved that recommendation (3) from Cabinet be approved as follows –
For the Motion – (39)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Bray, Brotherton, Camp, Carter, Dann, Evans, Fletcher, K. Foster, Mrs Foster, M. Fox, Fry, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Hiromeris, Hutchings, Jordan, Kerswell, King, Kirk, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Mavin, Miller, Pattison, Mrs Pengelly, Purnell, Rennie, Santillo, Shears, Stark, Stevens, Vincent, Viney, Weekes, Wheeler, Nicky Wildy, Tom Wildy and Williams.
Against the Motion – (0)
Abstain – (0)
Absent – (16)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw, Coleman, Finn, Mrs Ford, J. Fox, Haydon, Lock, Dr Mahony, Mrs Nelder, Mrs Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Simmonds, Smith and Wigens.
The Deputy Lord Mayor did not vote
(The Lord Mayor having declared a personal interest in the above item, withdrew from the meeting and the Deputy Lord Mayor took the Chair) |
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Cabinet Minute 40 - Local Transport Plan 2 Minutes: Upon a vote being taken,
Resolved that the following recommendations from Cabinet be approved –
For the Motion – (28)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Bray, Brotherton, Camp, Carter, Dann, Evans, Fletcher, M. Fox, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Haydon, Hiromeris, Hutchings, King, Kirk, Mavin, Pattison, Purnell, Rennie, Santillo, Shears, Stevens, Weekes, Wheeler, Nicky Wildy, Tom Wildy and Williams.
Against the Motion – (10)
Councillors K. Foster, Mrs Foster, Fry, James, Jordan, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Mrs Pengelly, Stark and Viney.
Abstain – (0)
Absent – (18)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw, Coleman, Finn, Mrs Ford, J. Fox, Kerswell, Lock, Dr Mahony, Miller, Mrs Nelder, Mrs Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Simmonds, Smith, Vincent and Wigens.
The Lord Mayor did not vote. |
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Constitutional Affairs Committee Minute 54 - Changes to the Constitution Minutes: Upon a vote being taken,
Resolved that the following recommendations from the Constitutional Affairs Committee be approved –
For the Motion – (38)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Bray, Brotherton, Camp, Carter, Dann, Evans, Fletcher, K. Foster, Mrs Foster, M. Fox, Fry, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Haydon, Hiromeris, Hutchings, James, Jordan, King, Kirk, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Mavin, Pattison, Mrs Pengelly, Purnell, Rennie, Santillo, Shears, Stark, Stevens, Viney, Weekes, Wheeler, Nicky Wildy, Tom Wildy and Williams.
Against the Motion – (0)
Abstain – (0)
Absent – (18)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw, Coleman, Finn, Mrs Ford, J. Fox, Kerswell, Lock, Dr Mahony, Miller, Mrs Nelder, Mrs Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Simmonds, Smith, Vincent and Wigens.
The Lord Mayor did not vote. |
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Constitutional Affairs Committee Minute 57 - Terms of Reference Minutes: With the permission of the Council, the Chair withdrew minute 57 of the Constitutional Affairs Committee as the matter was contained within the work programme of the Safer, Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel. |
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NOTICES OF MOTION |
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Motion on Notice No 1 05/06 To consider motions from Members in accordance with paragraph 13 of the Constitution. Minutes: In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, the following Motion on Notice was moved by Councillor Stevens and seconded by Councillor Williams –
2012 OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
This Council notes –
The recent announcement made by the Olympic Committee that London will be the host city for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Games will be a sporting celebration for the whole country, and one that will boost business and the overall economy of the United Kingdom as well as that of the host city.
This Council Resolves –
To send congratulations on the success of the bid to the London 2012 Team.
To consider how Plymouth can benefit from the success of the bid and investigate the possibility of Plymouth hosting some of the training for the teams in the three years leading up to the 2012 games, with a view to the provision of a lasting Olympic legacy in the City.
At the conclusion of the debate, the Motion was put to the vote and declared carried and it was Resolved accordingly
For the Motion – (38)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Bray, Brotherton, Camp, Carter, Dann, Evans, Fletcher, K. Foster, Mrs Foster, M. Fox, Fry, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Haydon, Hiromeris, Hutchings, James, Jordan, King, Kirk, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Mavin, Pattison, Mrs Pengelly, Purnell, Rennie, Santillo, Shears, Stark, Stevens, Viney, Weekes, Wheeler, Nicky Wildy, Tom Wildy and Williams.
Against the Motion – (0)
Abstain – (0)
Absent – (18)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw, Coleman, Finn, Mrs Ford, J. Fox, Kerswell, Lock, Dr Mahony, Miller, Mrs Nelder, Mrs Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Simmonds, Smith, Vincent and Wigens.
The Lord Mayor did not vote. |
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Notice of Motion No 2 05/06 Minutes: In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, the following Motion on Notice was moved by Councillor Martin Leaves and seconded by Councillor Mrs Pengelly –
BUS ROUTES
This Council notes –
The loss of various bus services around the city of Plymouth, which affects residents, many of whom are elderly who hold free or subsidised bus passes.
This Council Resolves –
That the Leader and Shadow Leader of Plymouth City Council, the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Human Resources meet directors of Plymouth City Bus and First National to look at ways in which the axed services could be re-instated or rationalised to assist residents of Plymouth especially the elderly and disabled with maintaining their quality of life.
During the course of the debate, an amendment was moved by Councillor Dann and seconded by Councillor Kirk as follows –
Delete all after Plymouth City Bus and insert –
First National and other public transport providers to look at ways in which, in the future, they can work in partnership with the Council to widen accessibility for residents of Plymouth.
This Council reaffirms its commitment to extend and encourage bus patronage in the City, recognising that the provision of public transport is essential for the elderly and disabled if they are to maintain their quality of life.
The Head of Legal Services advised Members that in his opinion, Directors of City Bus would not have a conflict of interest with the proposed amendment.
During the debate and in accordance with Paragraph 14 of the Council Procedures, a Motion was moved and seconded that the vote be taken.
With the concurrence of the Council, the Motion was accepted and it was Resolved accordingly.
The amendment was put to the vote and declared carried.
For the Amendment – (27)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Bray, Brotherton, Camp, Carter, Dann, Evans, Fletcher, M. Fox, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Haydon, Hiromeris, Hutchings, King, Kirk, Mavin, Pattison, Purnell, Rennie, Shears, Stevens, Weekes, Wheeler, Nicky Wildy, Tom Wildy and Williams.
Against the Amendment – (9)
Councillors K. Foster, Mrs Foster, Fry, James, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Mrs Pengelly, Santillo and Viney.
Abstain – (1)
Councillor Stark
Absent – (19)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw, Coleman, Finn, Mrs Ford, J. Fox, Jordan, Kerswell, Lock, Dr Mahony, Miller, Mrs Nelder, Mrs Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Simmonds, Smith, Vincent and Wigens.
The Lord Mayor did not vote.
The Motion, as amended, was put to the vote and declared carried, and it was Resolved accordingly.
For the Motion (as amended) – (27)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Bray, Brotherton, Camp, Carter, Dann, Evans, Fletcher, M. Fox, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Haydon, Hiromeris, Hutchings, King, Kirk, Mavin, Pattison, Purnell, Rennie, Shears, Stevens, Weekes, Wheeler, Nicky Wildy, Tom Wildy and Williams.
Against the Motion (as amended) – (9)
K. Foster, Mrs Foster, Fry, James, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Mrs Pengelly, Santillo and Viney.
Abstain – (1)
Councillor Stark
Absent – (19)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw, Coleman, Finn, Mrs Ford, J. Fox, Jordan, Kerswell, Lock, Dr Mahony, Miller, Mrs Nelder, Mrs ... view the full minutes text for item 29. |
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SUSPENSION OF PARAGRAPH 9.1 OF THE COUNCIL PROCEDURES (ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL) Minutes: During the debate in minute 29 above, a Motion was moved and seconded that Paragraph 9.1 of the Council Procedures within the Constitutional Arrangements be suspended to enable the meeting to continue beyond 8.00 p.m..
With the concurrence of the Council, the Motion was accepted and it was Resolved accordingly |
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Best Value Performance Plan
To consider and approve the Best Value Performance Plan. Minutes: Best Value Performance Plan
The Deputy Leader presented the Best Value Performance Plan to the City Council for approval.
During the debate and in accordance with Paragraph 14 of the Council Procedures, a Motion was moved and seconded that the vote be taken.
With the concurrence of the Council, the Motion was accepted and it was Resolved accordingly.
Upon a vote being taken,
Resolved that the Best Value Performance Plan be approved as submitted.
For the Motion – (37)
Councillors Mrs Aspinall, Bray, Brotherton, Camp, Carter, Dann, Evans, Fletcher, K. Foster, Mrs Foster, M. Fox, Fry, Miss Gillard, Gordon, Haydon, Hiromeris, Hutchings, James, King, Kirk, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Mavin, Pattison, Mrs Pengelly, Purnell, Rennie, Santillo, Shears, Stark, Stevens, Viney, Weekes, Wheeler, Nicky Wildy, Tom Wildy and Williams.
Against the Motion – (0)
Abstain – (0)
Absent – (19)
Councillors Mrs Blackburn, Brookshaw, Coleman, Finn, Mrs Ford, J. Fox, Jordan, Kerswell, Lock, Dr Mahony, Miller, Mrs Nelder, Mrs Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Simmonds, Smith, Vincent and Wigens.
The Lord Mayor did not vote. |