Agenda item

(A)   The following motion to be moved by Councillor Patterson and seconded by Councillor Boss;-

That procedural rule 3.4 be suspended to enable the following motion to be discussed and a vote taken

“The Labour group are dismayed and disappointed that extra Community Wardens have failed to materialise so far this year. The Labour Group calls on the new Cabinet member responsible for community safety to deliver more swiftly than his predecessor”

(B)   The following motion to be moved by Councillor Patterson and seconded by Councillor Boss;-

That procedural rule 3.4 be suspended to enable the following motion to be discussed and a vote taken

“The Labour Group calls on the Executive to take a proactive approach to resolve the ongoing saga of refuse collection in the Northampton East Area”

© The following motion to be moved by Councillor Hollis and duly seconded

That procedural rule 3.4 be suspended to enable the following motion to be discussed and a vote taken

“Make Poverty History

“This Council welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to the Millennium Development Goals,

This Council recognises that Local Authorities with their duty to promote economic and social well being can play a role in highlighting and promoting issues to address world poverty. Northampton already has made a start locally by recently promoting fair trade.

This Council resolves to support and publicise all Make Poverty History events taking place either locally and nationally and specifically by;-

Adding the white band symbol of the campaign to the council’s website with supporting information to raise awareness of this important campaign

Giving Borough wide support to the Make Poverty History Day on 1^st July by encouraging staff to support the campaign

Providing information about the campaign on the One Stop Shop and other relevant locations

In addition this Council proposes to

To urge all NBC suppliers and contractors dealing with international companies to comply with the principles of fair trade

Work with other authorities and strategic partnerships to promote the campaign to increase aid to Africa and drop debt

Ask support from our twin towns of Marburg and Poitiers in support of the Make Poverty History campaign

Seek support from Northampton MP’s to this campaign

Finally this Couyncil calls on the United Kingdom to lead the way for change and use its influence when it holds presidency of the G8 and chairs the EU to make poverty history on 2005”

(C)   The following motion to be moved by Councillor Woods and duly seconded

That procedural rule 3.4 be suspended to enable the following motion to be discussed and a vote taken

Northampton Town Centre

“This Council welcomes recent news suggesting that the redevelopment of the Grosvenor Centre will go ahead. However it recognises a wider concern over the future of Northampton Town Centre.

This Council resolves to set up a Town Centre Enquiry to bring together all interested authorities and individuals to tackle these concerns. In particular this Enquiry will;

Draw up an action plan of improvements and regeneration measures for Abington Street and the town centre as  whole

Review transport access to the town centre including car parking and bus services

Appoint a town centre Tsar/Champion to drive forward the action plan

Resolve the future plans for the Market Square and Cultural Mile in terms of the impact on the town centre

Examine best practice from other towns

The enquiry will include Councillors from the Leader of the Council and the Planning Transportation and Regeneration Committees  

At this juncture it was agreed to consider item 7 (c) the Make Poverty history motion first.

Mr Taylor then addressed the Council with regard to this motion expressing his support and seeking the Council’s unanimous support to the motion in “Making Poverty History”.

Councillor Hollis the moved and Councillor Pritchard seconded that procedure rele 3.4 be suspended to enable the following motion to be debated

The motin was carried

Councillor Hollis then moved and Councillor Pritchard seconded  the  motion:

“This Council welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to the Millennium Development goals.

This Council recognises that Local Authorities with their duty to promote economic and social well being can play a role in highlighting and promoting issues to address world poverty.  Northampton has already made a start locally by recently prompting Fair Trade.

This Council resolves to support and publicise all Make Poverty History events taking place either locally and nationally and specifically by:-

adding the white band symbol of the campaign to the Council’s website with supporting information to raise awareness of this important campaign.

giving Borough wide support to Make Poverty History day on July 1^st by encouraging staff to support the campaign.

providing information about the campaign in the One Stop Shop and other relevant locations.

In addition this Council proposes to:-

Urge all NBC suppliers and contractors dealing with international companies to comply with the principles of Fair Trade.

Work with other authorities and strategic partnerships to promote the campaign to increase aid to Africa and drop Debt.

ask support from our twin towns of Marberg and Poitiers in support of the Make Poverty History campaign.

Seek support from Northampton’s MPs to this campaign.

Finally this Council calls on the United Kingdom Government to lead the way for change and use its influence when it holds the presidency of the G8 and Chairs the EU to Make Poverty History in 2005”.

The motion was voted upon and carried unanimously.

(A)  Councillor Patterson moved and Councillor Boss seconded that Procedure Rule 3.4 be suspended to enable the following motion to be discussed and a vote taken.

The motion was carried.

Councillor Patterson then moved and Councillor Boss seconded the motion as follows:-  The Labour group are dismayed and disappointed that extra Community Wardens have failed to materialised so far this year.  The Labour Group calls on the new cabinet member responsible for Community Safety to deliver more swiftly than his predecessor”.

The motion was duly debated voted upon and carried by a vote of 8 members it being noted that 28 members did not vote.

(B) Councillor Patterson moved and Councillor Boss seconded that Procedural Rule 3.4 be suspended to enable the following motion to be discussed and a vote taken.

The motion was carried.

Councillor Patterson then moved and Councillor Boss seconded “The Labour Group calls on the Executive to take a proactive approach to resolve the ongoing saga of refuse collection in the Northampton East Area.

 Councillor Woods then moved and Councillor Larratt seconded an amendment “This Council calls on the Executive to take a proactive approach to resolve the problems of fly tipping and refuse collection in Northampton.

Councillor Patterson as mover of the original motion accepted the amendment.  This was duly voted upon and carried.

(D)  Councillor Woods moved and Councillor B Markham seconded  that Procedural Rule 3.4 be suspended to enable the following motion to be discussed and a vote taken.

The motion was carried.

Councillor Woods then moved and Councillor B Markham seconded the motion as follows

Northampton Town Centre

This Council welcomes recent news suggesting that the redevelopment of the Grosvenor Centre will go ahead.  However it recognises a wider concern over the future of Northampton Town Centre.

This Council resolves to set up a Town Centre Enquiry to bring together all interested authorities and individuals to tackle these concerns.  In particular this enquiry will:-

draw up an action plan of improvements and regeneration measures for Abington Street and the Town Centre as a whole.

Review Transport access to the Town Centre including car parking and bus services.

Appoint a Town Centre Tsar/Champion to drive forward the Action Plan.

Resolve the future plans for the Market Square and Cultural Mile in terms of the impact on the Town Centre.

Examine best practices from other towns.

The Enquiry will include Councillors from the Leader of the Council and the Planning, Transportation and Regeneration Committees.

The motion was duly debated, voted upon and lost.