(1)Motion 531 (Councillor T W Snow – 17 November 2016)
The following motion had been referred to the Homes Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
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.
The Homes Policy Development Group at its meeting on 17 January considered the Motion and supported it with an amendment.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 16.6(a) Councillor T W Snow has requested that his Motion be altered to read:
“That as MDDC owns the land at Station Yard that we investigate and consider developing this land, taking all matters into consideration, 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.”
(2) Motion 532 (Councillor D R Coren – 5 December 2016)
The following motion had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
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 Environment Policy Development Group at its meeting on 10 January 2017 considered the Motion and recommended that it be supported.
(3) Motion 533 (Councillors Mrs N Woollatt – 13 February 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
Background: The Financial Transactions Tax (FTT) would roll out the current tax on the purchase of shares to other financial assets, such as bonds and derivatives. This could raise over £8 billion of additional revenue a year potentially providing a new source of funding for local councils. The FTT would also help encourage traditional longer term approaches to investment as opposed to extremely short-term, speculative behaviour that characterised the conditions that led to the financial crisis. Changing such behaviour is necessary to create a more responsible and stable financial system going forward.
Council notes:
• the suffering forced upon local residents as a result of the
massive cuts in central grant over recent years which are
detrimentally affecting our ability and that of other public
services to serve our communities effectively;
• that extending the current FTT on shares to other asset
classes such as bonds and derivatives could raise £8bn of
additional revenue in the UK a year;
• that at least 11 European nations including France, Germany,
Italy and Spain are moving ahead with FTTs on shares, bonds and
derivatives, estimated to raise £30bn a year.
Council believes:
• that revenues from the FTT could help repair the damage
caused by cuts in public services since 2010
Council resolves
that:
• the UK government should extend the current FTT on shares to
other asset classes, such as bonds and derivatives.
Council further resolves to:
• write to the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Leader
of the Opposition, Chancellor and Shadow Chancellor of the
Exchequer, and Secretary of State for Communities and Local
Government stating this council’s support for extending FTTs;
and
• write to our local MPs Neil Parish and Mel Stride outlining
the Council’s position.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council has decided to allow this Motion (if moved and seconded) to be dealt with at this meeting.
(4) Motion 534 (Councillor J L Smith – 13 February 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
That the Leader of the Council, the Council Chairman and the various Committee Chairs voluntarily accept a 10% reduction in their Special Responsibility Allowance. This will help close the budget deficit and send a positive message to the Community that the elected members are sharing the moral and financial burden to maintain an effective and affordable service.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council has decided to allow this Motion (if moved and seconded) to be dealt with at this meeting.
(5) Motion 535 (Councillor D J Knowles – 14 February 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
This Council resolves to enter into an agreement with Tiverton Town Council to retain at Tiverton Town Hall all the paintings currently on display at Tiverton Town Hall, either by way of long term loan or transfer to Tiverton Town Council, subject to the necessary insurance and security being maintained.'
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 Cabinet.
Minutes:
(1)Motion 531 (Councillor T W Snow – 17 November 2016)
The following motion had been referred to the Homes Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
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.
The Homes Policy Development Group at its meeting on 17 January considered the Motion and supported it with an amendment.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 16.6(a) Councillor T W Snow had requested that his Motion be altered to read:
“That as MDDC owns the land at Station Yard that we investigate and consider developing this land, taking all matters into consideration, 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.”
Following discussion and upon a vote being taken, the Motion was declared to have FAILED.
(2)Motion 532 (Councillor D R Coren – 5 December 2016)
The following motion had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
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 Environment Policy Development Group at its meeting on 10 January 2017 considered the Motion and recommended that it be supported.
Following discussion and upon a vote being taken, the motion was declared to have been CARRIED.
(3) Motion 533 (Councillors Mrs N Woollatt – 13 February 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
Background: The Financial Transactions Tax (FTT) would roll out the current tax on the purchase of shares to other financial assets, such as bonds and derivatives. This could raise over £8 billion of additional revenue a year potentially providing a new source of funding for local councils. The FTT would also help encourage traditional longer term approaches to investment as opposed to extremely short-term, speculative behaviour that characterised the conditions that led to the financial crisis. Changing such behaviour is necessary to create a more responsible and stable financial system going forward.
Council notes:
• the suffering forced upon local residents as a result of the
massive cuts in central grant over recent years which are
detrimentally affecting our ability and that of other public
services to serve our communities effectively;
• that extending the current FTT on shares to other asset
classes such as bonds and derivatives could raise £8bn of
additional revenue in the UK a year;
• that at least 11 European nations including France, Germany,
Italy and Spain are moving ahead with FTTs on shares, bonds and
derivatives, estimated to raise £30bn a year.
Council believes:
• that revenues from the FTT could help repair the damage
caused by cuts in public services since 2010
Council resolves
that:
• the UK government should extend the current FTT on shares to
other asset classes, such as bonds and derivatives.
Council further resolves to:
• write to the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Leader
of the Opposition, Chancellor and Shadow Chancellor of the
Exchequer, and Secretary of State for Communities and Local
Government stating this council’s support for extending FTTs;
and
• write to our local MPs Neil Parish and Mel Stride outlining
the Council’s position.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor Mrs N Woollatt and seconded by Councillor Mrs J Roach.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.1, the Chairman of the Council had ruled that the Motion be dealt with at this meeting.
Following debate and upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have FAILED.
(4) Motion 534 (Councillor J L Smith – 13 February 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
That the Leader of the Council, the Council Chairman and the various Committee Chairs voluntarily accept a 10% reduction in their Special Responsibility Allowance. This will help close the budget deficit and send a positive message to the Community that the elected members are sharing the moral and financial burden to maintain an effective and affordable service.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor J L Smith and seconded by Councillor R J Dolley.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.1, the Chairman of the Council had ruled that the Motion be dealt with at this meeting.
Following debate and upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have FAILED.
(5) Motion 535 (Councillor D J Knowles – 14 February 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
This Council resolves to enter into an agreement with Tiverton Town Council to retain at Tiverton Town Hall all the paintings currently on display at Tiverton Town Hall, either by way of long term loan or transfer to Tiverton Town Council, subject to the necessary insurance and security being maintained.'
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor D J Knowles and seconded by Councillor Mrs J Roach.
In accordance with procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council had ruled that this MOTION STAND REFERRED to the Cabinet for consideration.
Notes:(i) Councillor T W Snow requested that his abstention from voting in relation to Motion 532 be recorded.
(ii) In relation to Motion 534 it was proposed that a recorded vote be taken, this was not supported.
(iii) Councillors: R J Dolley, J M Downes, L Taylor, Mrs J Roach, J L Smith, Mrs N Woollatt and B Wright requested that their vote in favour of Motion 534 be recorded.