To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2019  as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 January were approved as an accurate record.

The following declarations of interest were made by councillors in accordance with the code of conduct in respect of items under consideration at the meeting -

(a)        To receive announcements from the Lord Mayor, Chief Executive, Assistant Director for Finance or Head of Legal Services;

(b)        To receive announcements from the Leader, Cabinet Members or Committee Chairs.

The death of Honorary Alderman John Mills on 15 February 2019 aged 89

A presentation was made to Carole Burgoyne, to acknowledge the retirement of the Strategic Director for People.

To receive questions from and provide answers to the public in relation to matters which are about something the council is responsible for or something that directly affects people in the city, in accordance with Part B, paragraph 11 of the Constitution.

Questions, of no longer than 50 words, can be submitted to the Democratic Support Unit, Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ, or email to democraticsupport@plymouth.gov.uk. Any questions must be received at least five complete working days before the meeting.

There were no questions from members of the public.

At the start of the debate Councillor Evans (Leader) proposed, Councillor Bowyer seconded and Council agreed that in accordance with Part B, Council Procedure Rule 14.6 of the Constitution, Rule of Debate 4.2 (in Appendix one) (which limits speeches to five minutes) is suspended for this item in relation to the speeches by the Leader and the Leader of the Opposition.

For the motion (52) –

Cllr Aspinall, Cllr Haydon, Cllr Coker,  Cllr Dann, Cllr Evans, Cllr Hendy, Cllr Lowry, Cllr McDonald, Cllr Morris, Cllr Murphy, Cllr Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Cllr Penberthy, Cllr Rennie , Cllr Singh, Cllr Pete Smith, Cllr Stevens, Cllr J Taylor, Cllr K Taylor, Cllr Tuffin, Cllr Tuohy, Cllr Ball, Cllr Mrs Beer, Cllr Bowyer, Cllr Mrs Bowyer, Cllr Darcy, Cllr Deacon, Cllr Downie, Cllr Drean, Cllr Fletcher, Cllr Foster, Cllr Mrs Johnson, Cllr James, Cllr Jordan, Cllr Kelly, Cllr Goslin, Cllr Michael Leaves, Cllr Mrs Leaves, Cllr Dr Mahony, Cllr Mrs Pengelly, Cllr Corvid, Cllr Wigens, Cllr Mrs Bridgeman, Cllr Buchan, Cllr Derrick, Cllr Neil, Cllr Mavin, Cllr Carson, Cllr Winter, Cllr Mrs Loveridge, Cllr Cook, Cllr Rebecca Smith, Cllr Laing

Absent / did not vote (0)

Councillor Evans (Leader) proposed and Councillor Lowry seconded an amended report and recommendations to item six, the Revenue and Capital Budget and Proposed Council Tax Levels for 2019/20.

The amendment proposed to:

Change Recommendation 1 from:

3.     To approve the proposed net revenue budget requirement for 2019/20 of £186.930m

To:

1.     To approve the proposed net revenue budget requirement for 2019/20 of £185.482m, as a consequence of additional savings of £1.448m arising from debt rescheduling.

To change Recommendation 2 from:

2.     To consider council tax levels for 2019/20

To:

2.     To approve an increase to the council tax levels for Plymouth City Council in 2019/20 by two point nine nine percent (2.99%), and agree the Council Tax Resolution as set out in the amended Appendix 2 attached.

Following a debate, Councillor Bowyer proposed an amendment to agenda item six:

1.     To approve the proposed net revenue budget requirement for 2019/20 of £185,482m as a consequence of additional savings of £1,448m arising from debt rescheduling and to convene a meeting of the Independent Review Panel to Review the members special responsibility allowances with a view to reduce the allowances.

Following a brief adjournment Councillor Darcy seconded the amendment and Councillor Evans (Leader) moved to go to the vote          on the amendment, seconded by Councillor Rennie.

For the move to vote on the amendment (29)

Cllr Aspinall, Cllr Haydon, Cllr Coker, Cllr Dann, Cllr Evans, Cllr Hendy, Cllr Lowry, Cllr McDonald , Cllr Morris, Cllr Murphy, Cllr Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Cllr Penberthy, Cllr Rennie, ) Cllr Singh, ) Cllr Pete Smith, Cllr Stevens, Cllr J Taylor, Cllr K Taylor, Cllr Tuffin, Cllr Tuohy, Cllr Wheeler, Cllr Goslin, Cllr Corvid, Cllr Buchan, Cllr Derrick, Cllr Neil, Cllr Winter, Cllr Laing

Against (24)

Cllr Ball, Cllr Mrs Beer, Cllr Bowyer, Cllr Mrs Bowyer, Cllr Darcy, Cllr Deacon, Cllr Downie, Cllr Drean, Cllr Fletcher, Cllr  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81.