(1) Motion 542 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 30 November 2017)
The following Motion had been referred back to the Environment Policy Development Group for further consideration and report:
That this Council consider the use of recycling trolleys as a pilot project, hopefully in Silverton, as an alternative to assisted collections for those who wish to try out such a system.
The motion, previously considered by the PDG on 9 January 2018 had been referred back to the Group by Council (in line with Procedure Rule 15.1(e) for further consideration at its meeting in March 2018. At the March meeting the Group had RESOLVED that a sample trolley be sourced which was suitable for use with the current recycling fleet, in order that Members could have a look and see how it operated. This had taken place prior to the meeting.
The Environment Policy Development Group at its meeting on 15 May 2018 reconsidered the Motion and recommended that it not be supported.
(2) Motion 545 - (Councillor L Taylor - 10 April 2018)
The following Motion had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
That this Council considers the use of British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) stickers on all Mid Devon grass cutting machinery, requesting that all users check the area to be cut before using the equipment. The stickers are free and are being used by other Councils such as East Devon District Council, Derbyshire County Council and Manchester City Council to name but a few.
The Environment Policy Development Group at its meeting on 15 May 2018 considered the Motion and recommended that it be supported.
(3) Motion 546 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 11 April 2018)
The following Motion had been referred to the Standards Committee for consideration and report:
This Council agrees to clarify the rules in the constitution relating to who can speak at working groups and to non-planning application agenda items at the planning committee. This motion seeks to establish the right in law of Councillors to participate in the democratic process without relying on a Chairman's discretion.
The Standards Committee at its meeting on 6 June 2018 considered the Motion and recommended that it be supported and that the Constitution be amended by replacing the original wording in paragraph 27.5 to the Access of Information Rules with the following” “Any Councillor may attend any meeting of a committee of the Council and may speak on any agenda item for that meeting. However, in relation to the Planning Committee, the right to speak on a planning application, enforcement item, or other report relating to a particular ward of the Council shall be limited to the rights of a Ward member to speak as set out in paragraphs 9.32 and 9.3 of the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors Dealing in Planning Matters (Appendix J to the Constitution)”
(4) Motion 549 (Councillor R B Evans – 8 June 2018)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
In order that MDDC can take
proactive action to assist with the reduction in the use and sale
of single use plastic the following motion sets out some initial
actions to assist the aim of reduced plastic use with a stated aim
to add agreed actions as when viable solutions are available.
The Council therefore agrees to:
Phase out the use of single use plastics (SUP) by MDDC and its
suppliers by the end of 2018 or whenever current contracts expire
that would be effected by the required removal of the use or supply
of SUP’s that may run past this date.
To include, but not exclusively, building materials, chemical
containers, paints, chemicals, cleaning products, oil, lubricants,
fuel additives, plastic cups, and cutlery. Straws, sachets of sauce
and any identified SUP items commonly used but not
listed.
Where practicable seek to reduce or remove the use is SUP when dealing with partnership agreements with Devon County Council within leisure facilities.
End the sale of SUP in council buildings including SUP drinks
bottles within any all vending machines on MDDC property.
Investigate possibilities of pop up vendors at all events within
MDDC area avoiding SUP.
Work with tenants and operators of commercial properties owned by
the council to support the phasing out of SUP.
This to include an MDDC initiative encouraging residents when
shopping to “ avoid the plastic, take a basket , buy loose
fruit and vegetables “
Work with festival organisers to create policy in which single use
disposable plastic cups are replaced at all festivals within our
area with reusable or deposit scheme cups.
One
area of exception to be that of medical supplies of any form, to
ensure no supply of any equipment or product is in any way
compromised.
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 542 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 30 November 2017)
The following Motion had been referred back to the Environment Policy Development Group for further consideration and report:
That this Council consider the use of recycling trolleys as a pilot project, hopefully in Silverton, as an alternative to assisted collections for those who wish to try out such a system.
The motion, previously considered by the PDG on 9 January 2018 had been referred back to the Group by Council (in line with Procedure Rule 15.1(e) for further consideration at its meeting in March 2018. At the March meeting the Group had RESOLVED that a sample trolley be sourced which was suitable for use with the current recycling fleet, in order that Members could have a look and see how it operated. This had taken place prior to the meeting.
The Environment Policy Development Group at its meeting on 15 May 2018 reconsidered the Motion and recommended that it not be supported.
Following discussion and upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have FAILED.
(2) Motion 545 - (Councillor L Taylor - 10 April 2018)
The following Motion had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report:
That this Council considers the use of British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) stickers on all Mid Devon grass cutting machinery, requesting that all users check the area to be cut before using the equipment. The stickers are free and are being used by other Councils such as East Devon District Council, Derbyshire County Council and Manchester City Council to name but a few.
The Environment Policy Development Group at its meeting on 15 May 2018 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 546 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 11 April 2018)
The following Motion had been referred to the Standards Committee for consideration and report:
This Council agrees to clarify the rules in the constitution relating to who can speak at working groups and to non-planning application agenda items at the planning committee. This motion seeks to establish the right in law of Councillors to participate in the democratic process without relying on a Chairman's discretion.
The Standards Committee at its meeting on 6 June 2018 considered the Motion and recommended that it be supported and that the Constitution be amended by replacing the original wording in paragraph 27.5 to the Access of Information Rules with the following” “Any Councillor may attend any meeting of a committee of the Council and may speak on any agenda item for that meeting. However, in relation to the Planning Committee, the right to speak on a planning application, enforcement item, or other report relating to a particular ward of the Council shall be limited to the rights of a Ward member to speak as set out in paragraphs 9.32 and 9.3 of the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillors Dealing in Planning Matters (Appendix J to the Constitution)”
Following discussion and upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED and it was RESOLVED that the Constitution be amended accordingly.
Note: Councillor T W Snow requested that his abstention from voting be recorded.
(4) Motion 549 (Councillor R B Evans – 8 June 2018)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
In order that MDDC can take
proactive action to assist with the reduction in the use and sale
of single use plastic the following motion sets out some initial
actions to assist the aim of reduced plastic use with a stated aim
to add agreed actions as when viable solutions are available.
The Council therefore agrees to:
Phase out the use of single use plastics (SUP) by MDDC and its
suppliers by the end of 2018 or whenever current contracts expire
that would be effected by the required removal of the use or supply
of SUP’s that may run past this date.
To include, but not exclusively, building materials, chemical
containers, paints, chemicals, cleaning products, oil, lubricants,
fuel additives, plastic cups, and cutlery. Straws, sachets of sauce
and any identified SUP items commonly used but not
listed.
Where practicable seek to reduce or remove the use of SUP when dealing with partnership agreements with Devon County Council within leisure facilities.
End the sale of SUP in council buildings including SUP drinks
bottles within any all vending machines on MDDC property.
Investigate possibilities of pop up vendors at all events within
MDDC area avoiding SUP.
Work with tenants and operators of commercial properties owned by
the council to support the phasing out of SUP.
This to include an MDDC initiative encouraging residents when
shopping to “ avoid the plastic, take a basket , buy loose
fruit and vegetables “
Work with festival organisers to create policy in which single use
disposable plastic cups are replaced at all festivals within our
area with reusable or deposit scheme cups.
One
area of exception to be that of medical supplies of any form, to
ensure no supply of any equipment or product is in any way
compromised.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor R B Evans and seconded by Councillor Mrs
C A Collis
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council ruled that this MOTION STAND REFERRED to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report.