Agenda and minutes
Venue: Council House, Plymouth
Contact: Jamie Sheldon Senior Governance Advisor
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To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 22 February 2021 as a correct record. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 22 February 2021 were agreed as a true and accurate record. |
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Declarations of Interest PDF 62 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Monitoring Officer Linda Torney had issued a dispensation on the first notice relating to the National Health Service due to part of the notice relating to ‘Infection Control Grants’ which the Council had made use of for some of its internal services. The dispensation allowed Councillors to discuss this.
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 -
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Appointments to Committees, Outside Bodies etc The Assistant Chief Executive will submit a schedule of vacancies on committees, outside bodies etc and of changes notified to us.
Additional documents: Minutes: There were no notified changes to appointments. |
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Announcements (a) To receive announcements from the Lord Mayor, Chief Executive, Service Director for Finance or Head of Legal Services;
(b) To receive announcements from the Leader, Cabinet Members or Committee Chairs. Additional documents: Minutes: Lord Mayor wished Councillors good luck in the forthcoming elections and thanked those Councillors retiring from service. Videos would be made available online prior to the City Council AGM in May to recognise those that would be retiring.
The Civic office had been awarded national awards for Civic Office National 2020 and had been commended with how the Civic Office responded to work during the national crises of 2020 and how the Civic Office had moved forward after the crisis in 2020.
Ruth Harrell, Director of Public Health provided an update in relation to COVID-19.
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Questions by the Public 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. Additional documents: Minutes: There was two questions submitted by the public.
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Lord Mayoralty 2021/22 PDF 152 KB Additional documents: Minutes: At the Lord Mayor’s Selection Committee on 26 February 2021 Councillor Terri Beer had been nominated for Lord Mayor.
Votes for: Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Buchan, Corvid, Carson, Coker, Cook, Dann, Darcy, Derrick, Sam Davey, Downie, Drean, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Laing, Mike Leaves, Loveridge, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Nicholson, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Pengelly, Rennie, Riley, Singh, Pete Smith, Rebecca Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Ms Watkin, Wheeler, Wigens, Winter, Mavin.
Did not vote/Absent: Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon, Sam Leaves |
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Organisational Design - Senior Management Arrangements PDF 159 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Tracey Lee, Chief Executive proposed two changes to the Senior Management structure in Customer Services; to replace the post of Service Director for Customer Services and the Service Centre with a Service Director for Digital and Customer experience.
Customer experience remained a top priority for the Council following a peer review in 2018. That focus would remain under the proposed changes in order to drive forward a digital city.
The proposals would see the Service Centre move to the Service Director for Finance to align the Revenue and Benefits areas closely with the financial services.
Chief Officer Appointments had been consulted and consultations with staff had taken place, further consultations would take place again. The proposed changes did not increase the establishment.
Votes for: Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Buchan, Corvid, Carson, Coker, Cook, Dann, Darcy, Derrick, Sam Davey, Downie, Drean, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Laing, Mike Leaves, Loveridge, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Nicholson, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Pengelly, Rennie, Riley, Singh, Pete Smith, Rebecca Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Ms Watkin, Wheeler, Wigens and Winter.
Did not vote/Absent: Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon, Sam Leaves and Mavin.
Votes for: 51 Votes against: 0 Abstentions: 0 No vote/Absent: 6
The motion had been carried. |
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Motions on notice To consider motions from councillors in accordance with Part B, paragraph 14 of the Constitution. Additional documents: |
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Budget for NHS and Carers PDF 103 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Kate Taylor introduced the motion on the Budget for NHS and Carers. This was seconded by Councillor Darren Winter.
Following a debate the motion was carried.
Votes for (31): Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Buchan, Corvid, Coker, Dann, Derrick, Sam Davey, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, Laing, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Rennie, Singh, Pete Smith, Stevens, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Wheeler, Winter & Mavin
Votes Against (0):
Abstentions (18): Councillors Ball, Beer, Bridgeman, Carson, Cook, Darcy, Downie, Drean, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Mike Leaves, Loveridge, Mrs Pengelly, Rebecca Smith, Ms Watkin & Wigens
No vote/Absent (8): Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon, Sam Leaves, Patrick Nicholson, Riley & Jon Taylor
Votes for: 31 Votes Against: 0 Abstentions: 18 No Vote/Absent: 8
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Weston Mill Recycling Centre PDF 96 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Maddi Bridgeman proposed the motion on Weston Mill Recycling Centre. This was seconded by Councillor Riley.
An amendment to the motion was moved by Councillor Dann and seconded by Councillor Coker.
The amendment proposed was as follows:
We resolve to ask the Cabinet Member for the Environment and Street Scene, Councillor Sue Dann, to mobilise resources and plan to enable Weston Mill Recycling Centre to fully reopen from the 12th April when it is safe to do so – in line with the with the Government Roadmap and be driven by data not dates and be considered in conjunction with the overall provision of all waste collection and waste disposal services This facility is valued by those residents living in the North and West of our city and provides an alternative Household Waste Recycling Centre for those who need to make essential journeys to dispose of waste. We recognise the impact queuing may have on the network and have a series of contingency plans to prevent the level of traffic experienced following the reopening of Chelson Meadow last May, this is a demand led service and very weather dependant
After a debate the amendment was approved:
Votes for (30): Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Buchan, Corvid, Coker, Dann, Derrick, Davey, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, Laing, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Rennie, Pete Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Wheeler and Winter
Votes Against (22): Councillors Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Carson, Cook, Darcy, Downie, Drean, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Mike Leaves, Sam Leaves, Loveridge, Patrick Nicholson, Mrs Pengelly, Riley, Singh, Rebecca Smith, Ms Watkin and Wigens
Did not Vote/Absent (5): Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon and Mavin (Lord Mayor).
Votes for: 30 Votes Against: 22 Abstentions: 0 No Vote/Absent: 5
Councillor Rennie proposed to move to the vote. This was seconded by Councillor Pete Smith.
Votes for (30): Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Buchan, Corvid, Coker, Dann, Derrick, Sam Davey, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, Laing, Sam Leaves, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Rennie, Pete Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Wheeler and Winter.
Votes Against (22): Councillor Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Carson, Cook, Darcy, Downie, Drean, Jordan, James, Johnson, Kelly, Mike Leaves, Loveridge, Nicholson, Mrs Pengelly, Riley, Singh, Rebecca Smith, Ms Watkin and Wigens,
Did not vote/Absent (5): Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon and ... view the full minutes text for item 90. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Mrs Bridgeman introduced the motion on Take Away Litter. This was seconded by Councillor Mrs Beer.
Following a debate Councillor Rennie proposed to move to the vote. This was seconded by Councillor Pete Smith.
Votes on moving to the vote:
Votes for (51) Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Buchan, Corvid, Carson, Coker, Cook, Dann, Darcy, Derrick, Sam Davey, Downie, Drean, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Laing, Sam Leaves, Loveridge, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Nicholson, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Mrs Pengelly, Rennie, Riley, Singh, Pete Smith, Rebecca Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Ms Watkin, Wheeler, Wigens and Winter.
Votes Against (1) Councillor Mike Leaves
Did not vote/Absent (5): Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon and Mavin (Lord Mayor).
Vote on the motion:
Votes for (52): Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Buchan, Corvid, Carson, Coker, Cook, Dann, Darcy, Derrick, Sam Davey, Downie, Drean, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Laing, Mike Leaves, Sam Leaves, Loveridge, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Nicholson, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Pengelly, Rennie, Riley, Singh, Pete Smith, Rebecca Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Ms Watkin, Wheeler, Wigens and Winter.
Votes Against (0):
Did not vote/Absent (5): Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon and Mavin (Lord Mayor).
Votes for: 52 Votes Against: 0 Abstentions: 0 No Vote/Absent: 5
Motion carried.
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Future of Pounds House PDF 96 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Kelly introduced the motion on the Future of Pounds House. This was seconded by Councillor Patrick Nicholson.
Councillor Lowry proposed an amendment. This was seconded by Councillor Goslin. The amendment proposed was as follows:
The results of the COVID Pandemic have seen a massive increase in
the use of Central Park and recreational spaces throughout
Plymouth.
The Council welcomes the investment proposed for Pounds House and looks forward to consulting and working with the local community in agreeing future complementary uses for this asset. Resolved that: The Cabinet Member for Finance, with responsibility for corporate property, be requested to bring a report to Scrutiny, to the relevant panel’s first meeting of the 2021/22 Municipal Year with the agreement of its members, on the future options for re-using Pounds House with complementary activities, to support the wider recreational activities in the Pounds House grounds and more widely in Central Park.
The meeting was briefly adjourned to consider the amendment. The amendment was accepted.
Following a debate, Councillor Darcy proposed to move to the vote. This was seconded by Councillor Rennie.
Council agreed to move to the vote and voted on the motion:
Votes for (51): Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Buchan, Corvid, Carson, Coker, Dann, Darcy, Derrick, Sam Davey, Downie, Drean, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Laing, Mike Leaves, Sam Leaves, Loveridge, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Nicholson, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Pengelly, Rennie, Riley, Singh, Pete Smith, Rebecca Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Ms Watkin, Wheeler, Wigens and Winter.
Votes Against (0):
Did not vote/Absent (6): Councillors Cook, Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon and Mavin.
Votes for: 51 Votes Against: 0 Abstentions: 0 No Vote/Absent: 6
This motion was carried. |
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Demise of the 'Friends of Central Park' PDF 98 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Nicholson introduced the motion on the Demise of the ‘Friends of Central Park’. This was seconded by Councillor Kelly.
Following a debate the motion was lost:
Votes for (21): Councillors Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Carson, Darcy, Downie, Drean, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Mike Leaves, Sam Leaves, Loveridge, Nicholson, Mrs Pengelly, Riley, Singh, Rebecca Smith, Ms Watkin and Wigens.
Votes Against (29): Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Buchan, Corvid, Coker, Dann, Derrick, Sam Davey, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, Laing, Lowry, McDonald, Murphy, Neil, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Rennie, Pete Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Wheeler and Vincent
No vote/Absent (7): Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Cook, Deacon, Morris and Mavin (Lord Mayor)
Votes for: 21 Votes Against: 29 Abstentions: 0 No Vote/Absent: 7
The motion was lost.
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Urgent Key Decision to be Reported PDF 161 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Tudor Evans OBE (Leader) gave a brief update on an urgent key decisions taken since the last meeting. The update was seconded by Councillor Kate Taylor (Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care).
· Covid 19 – Test and Trace Discretionary Support Payments
Council noted the urgent key decisions taken by Councillor Chris Penberthy in line with due process and published on 13 October 2020.
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Questions by Councillors Questions to the Leader, Cabinet Members and Committee Chairs covering aspects for their areas of responsibility or concern by councillors in accordance with Part B, paragraph 12 of the constitution. Additional documents: Minutes:
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