(1) Motion 528 (Councillor P J Heal – 10 August)
The following motion had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
That the Council investigates the provision of an elasticated net system for use on recycling boxes to prevent light materials such as plastics and cardboard being blown out and causing litter.
The Policy Development Group at its meeting on 8 November had considered the proposal and recommended that it not be supported.
(2) Motion 529 (Councillor Mrs C A Collis – 17 August 2016)
The following motion had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
That the Council investigates joint working with other Councils to recycle soft plastics such as polythene and film and to avoid putting these non-degradable items into landfill. This will benefit the environment for future generations and expand on the recycling that Mid Devon is already doing so well.
The Policy Development Group at its meeting on 8 November had considered the proposal and recommended that it not be supported.
(3) Motion 530 (Councillor R L Stanley and R J Chesterton – 19 September 2016)
The following motion had been referred to the Cabinet for consideration and report:
In order to allow a new, productive future for certain agricultural buildings, permitted development rights have been extended allowing for their use to change without planning permission in certain instances. Procedures allow for local consultation but do not currently recognise a need to consult with Parish Councils. Local communities as represented through Parish Councils, are well placed to identify the likely impacts of proposals and could be identified as a required consultee. Impacts may be cumulative where there is a concentration of proposals within a small area and it is considered that the permitted development rights could be worded to recognise cumulative effects. It is requested that Council write to the Minister to bring these issues to his attention and request that he amend the General Permitted Development Order accordingly.
The Cabinet at its meeting on 1 December had considered the proposal and recommended that it be supported.
(4) Motion 531 (Councillor T W Snow – 17 November 2016)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.1:
That as MDDC owns the land at Station Yard that we investigate and develop this land for our own local Council housing needs. This would help the extreme housing needs of our local residents as the cost of any houses built would be reduced by having no land purchase cost involved.
That our MP be kept informed in order to support this motion.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council has decided that this Motion (if moved and seconded) will be referred without discussion to the Homes Policy Development Group.
(5) Motion 532 (Councillor D R Coren – 5 December 2016)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.1:
That this council lobby the Government’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to work diligently and quickly to seek a more effective and sustainable flood protection policy by looking at the use of natural systems such as leaky dams, tree planting and improved soil management and seek to support the creation of a new English Rivers and Coastal Authority to take over responsibility of the threat of flooding from the Environment Agency.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council has decided that this Motion (if moved and seconded) will be referred without discussion to the Environment Policy Development Group.
Minutes:
1) Motion 528 (Councillor P J Heal – 10 August)
The following MOTION had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
That the Council investigates the provision of an elasticated net system for use on recycling boxes to prevent light materials such as plastics and cardboard being blown out and casing litter.
The Policy Development Group at its meeting on 8 November had considered the proposal and recommended that it not be supported.
Following debate and upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have FAILED.
2) Motion 529 (Councillor Mrs C A Collis – 17 August 2016)
The following MOTION had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
That the Council investigates joint working with other Councils to recycle soft plastics such as polythene and film and to avoid putting these non- degradable items into landfill. Tis will benefit the environment for future generations and expand on the recycling that Mid Devon is already doing so well.
The Policy Development Group at its meeting on 8 November had considered the proposal and recommend that it not be supported.
Following discussion at the Policy Development Group, Councillor Mrs C Collis chose to withdraw the MOTION, this was AGREED.
3) Motion 530 (Councillor R L Stanley and R J Chesterton – 19 September 2016)
The following MOTION had been referred to the Cabinet for consideration and report:
In order to allow a new, productive future for certain agricultural buildings permitted development rights have been extended allowing for their use to change without planning permission in certain instances. Procedures allow for local consultation but do not currently recognise a need to consult with Parish Councils. Local communities as represented through Parish Councils, are well placed to identify the likely impacts of proposals and could be identified as a required consultee. Impacts may be cumulative where there is a concentration of proposals within a small area and it is considered that the permitted development rights could be worded to recognise cumulative effects. It is requested that Council write to the Minister to bring these issues to his attention and request that he amend the General Permitted Development Order accordingly.
The Cabinet at its meeting on 1 December had considered the proposal and recommended that it be supported.
Following discussion and upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
4) Motion 531 (Councillor T W Snow – 17 November 2016)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
That as MDDC owns the land at Station Yard that we investigate and develop this land for our own local Council housing needs. This would help the extreme housing needs of our local residents as the cost of any houses built be reduced by having no land purchase cost involved.
That our MP be kept informed in order to support this motion.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor F J Rosamond (in Councillor T W Snow’s absence) and seconded by Councillor R Wright. In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4 the Chairman had ruled that this MOTION STAND REFERRED to the Homes Policy Development Group.
5) Motion 532 (Councillor D R Coren – 5 December 2016)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
That this council lobby the Government’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to work diligently and quickly to seek a more effective and sustainable flood protection policy by looking at the use of natural systems such as leaky dams, tree planting and improved soil management and seek to support the creation of a new English Rivers and Coastal Authority to take over responsibility of the threat of flooding from the Environment Agency.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor D R Coren and seconded by Councillor P J Heal. In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4 the Chairman had ruled that this MOTION STAND REFERRED to the Environment Policy Development Group.