Motions
To receive any motions from Councillors in accordance with Standing Order 19. The following 5 motions were received by the deadline of Monday, 14 October 2019.
1. “This council supports the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of Anti-Semitism (decided on 26 May 2016 at Bucharest) and henceforward adopts this definition and the illustrative examples for all relevant aspects of Council policy particularly in the field of anti-discrimination and the promotion of human rights.”
Proposed by Councillor I.T.E. Harvey
Seconded by Councillor R.W. Sider BEM
2. “The Council is currently working on the development of its new Corporate Plan to cover the next three years of this administration. In doing so it will be reaffirming its four Corporate Priorities of:
1. Housing
2. Economic Development
3. Clean and Safe Environment
4. Financial Sustainability
This Council notes that many other Councils have recently declared a “climate emergency”. We understand that there is rightly much concern about climate change and that urgent action is needed. This Council is committed to its priorities including a clean and safe environment. It is the right thing to do to tackle climate change for future generations and to further community wellbeing.
Therefore, this Council commits to establishing a Leader’s task group to work towards delivering a strategy in 2020 that clearly outlines how we plan to deliver the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We are also committed to delivering to our residents safe and secure homes, and secure employment, as sustainably as possible.”
Proposed by Councillor I.T.E. Harvey
Seconded by Councillor A.C. Harman
3. “This Council caveats its support for a third runway and appropriate and proportionate expansion, subject to Heathrow meeting:
a) the 16 requirements as recommended by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at its extraordinary meeting on 3 September 2019; and
b) our demands that our impacted communities be properly compensated via the Wider Property Offer Zone scheme.”
Proposed by Councillor I.T.E. Harvey
Seconded by Councillor J.R. Boughtflower
4. “Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change by 2050:
This Council resolves to:
1. Commit to working closely with the Government, the Environment Agency, our County colleagues, local businesses, our residents and other partners in meeting this target;
2. Deliver a strategy in 2019/20 that clearly outlines how we plan to deliver the target; and
3. Write to the government asking them to confirm what support will be made available to local authorities to help achieve this goal.”
Proposed by Councillor R.A. Smith-Ainsley
Seconded by Councillor J.R. Boughtflower
5. “The Council notes the position of Spelthorne at the bottom of the Friends of the Earth table of the most climate-friendly areas in England and Wales. It is resolved that Spelthorne Borough Council will take steps to become a national leader in addressing carbon emissions and climate change. To achieve this aim, it is recognised that it is essential that there is genuine engagement across all segments of society.
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Minutes:
In accordance with Standing Order 17 the Council received five written Notices of Motions.
Councillor I.T.E. Harvey moved and Councillor R.W. Sider BEM seconded the following Motion:
“This Council supports the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of Anti-Semitism (decided on 26 May 2016 at Bucharest) and henceforward adopts this definition and the illustrative examples for all relevant aspects of Council policy particularly in the field of anti-discrimination and the promotion of human rights.”
Councillor S.M. Doran, proposed the following amendment (additional words have been italicised) which was seconded by Councillor C.L. Bateson:
“This council supports the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of Anti-Semitism (decided on 26 May 2016 at Bucharest) and henceforward adopts this definition and the illustrative examples for all relevant aspects of Council policy particularly in the field of anti-discrimination and the promotion of human rights.
Additionally, Council welcomes, endorses and hereby adopts, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) definition of Islamophobia including all of its examples, again for all relevant aspect of Council policy particularly in the field of anti-discrimination and the promotion of human rights.
Spelthorne is rightly proud of its diverse community and recognises the valuable part played by the communities of all faiths and beliefs.”
The amendment was not carried and the original Motion put to the vote.
The original Motion was carried.
Resolved that this Council supports the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of Anti-Semitism (decided on 26 May 2016 at Bucharest) and henceforward adopts this definition and the illustrative examples for all relevant aspects of Council policy particularly in the field of anti-discrimination and the promotion of human rights.
The second Motion was moved by Councillor I.T.E. Harvey and seconded by Councillor A.C. Harman:
“The Council is currently working on the development of its new Corporate Plan to cover the next three years of this administration. In doing so it will be reaffirming its four Corporate Priorities of:
1. Housing
2. Economic Development
3. Clean and Safe Environment
4. Financial Sustainability
This Council notes that many other Councils have recently declared a “climate emergency”. We understand that there is rightly much concern about climate change and that urgent action is needed. This Council is committed to its priorities including a clean and safe environment. It is the right thing to do to tackle climate change for future generations and to further community wellbeing.
Therefore, this Council commits to establishing a Leader’s task group to work towards delivering a strategy in 2020 that clearly outlines how we plan to deliver the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We are also committed to delivering to our residents safe and secure homes, and secure employment, as sustainably as possible.”
Councillor I.T.E. Harvey spoke and gave a commitment that the proposed task group would be a members’ cross-party group which would report back to Cabinet regularly on proposed actions on climate change, monitoring and delivering on carbon neutrality by 2050 in line with current Government policy. The target date would be continually reviewed and ... view the full minutes text for item 276