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 –

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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 Nicholson, Dr Salter, Savery, Simmonds, Smith, Vincent and Wigens.

The Lord Mayor did not vote.

(Councillors Bray, Carter, Hiromeris, Hutchings, Pattison, Simmonds, Vincent and Wheeler declared a personal interest in the above item)