Notice of Motions in accordance with Procedure Rule 12
The following motion submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 12 of the Meeting Procedure Rules has been proposed by Councillor Chris Rigby and seconded by Councillor Simon Bull:-
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Motion
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This Council
1. Notes the “Glasgow Pact” Agreed at COP26 in November 2021 recognizes that the impacts of climate change will be much lower at the temperature increase of 1.5 °C compared with 2 °C and resolves to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C
2. Notes the same document Calls upon Parties to accelerate the development, deployment and dissemination of technologies, and the adoption of policies, to transition towards low-emission energy systems, including by rapidly scaling up the deployment of clean power generation and energy efficiency measures, including accelerating efforts towards the phasedown of unabated coal power and phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, while providing targeted support to the poorest and most vulnerable in line with national circumstances and recognizing the need for support towards a just transition;
3. Notes that the recent report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has been described as ‘a code red for humanity’ by the Secretary General of the United Nations
4. Notes that global governments and the fossil fuel industry are currently planning to produce an estimated 120% more emissions by 2030 than what is needed to limit warming to 1.5°C and avert catastrophic climate disruption, and that this risks undermining global efforts to reduce climate-changing pollution
5. Notes that the economic opportunities presented by a clean energy transition far outweigh the opportunities presented by an economy supported by expanding fossil fuel use and extraction
6. Notes BCP Councils own declaration of a climate and ecological emergency in July 2019
7. Notes BCP Council and the wider community is committed to targets of net zero by 2030 and the BCP conurbation target of net zero by 2050, and recognises the current work underway to meet these targets
8. Believes that BCP Council should be committed, as part of our Climate Emergency response, to a just energy transition and to ambitious investments in green infrastructure and industries that will create jobs and rapidly decarbonize our economy;
9. Recognises a new global initiative is underway calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty that would end new fossil fuel exploration and expansion, phase out existing production in line with the global commitment to limit warming to 1.5°C, and accelerate a just transition to renewable energy
10. Notes that other leading cities including Barcelona, Toronto, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Cambridge (UK) have endorsed the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
11. Therefore, BCP Council endorses the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
12. Further that the relevant portfolio holder, on behalf of BCP Council send a letter to the Prime Minister of The United Kingdom urging the UK Government to support the global initiative for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Minutes:
The following motion submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 12 of the Meeting Procedure Rules was moved by Councillor Chris Rigby and seconded by Councillor Simon Bull:
This Council
1. Notes the “Glasgow Pact” Agreed at COP26 in November 2021 recognizes that the impacts of climate change will be much lower at the temperature increase of 1.5°C compared with 2°C and resolves to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C
2. Notes the same document Calls upon Parties to accelerate the development, deployment and dissemination of technologies, and the adoption of policies, to transition towards low-emission energy systems, including by rapidly scaling up the deployment of clean power generation and energy efficiency measures, including accelerating efforts towards the phasedown of unabated coal power and phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, while providing targeted support to the poorest and most vulnerable in line with national circumstances and recognizing the need for support towards a just transition;
3. Notes that the recent report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has been described as ‘a code red for humanity’ by the Secretary General of the United Nations
4. Notes that global governments and the fossil fuel industry are currently planning to produce an estimated 120% more emissions by 2030 than what is needed to limit warming to 1.5°C and avert catastrophic climate disruption, and that this risks undermining global efforts to reduce climate-changing pollution
5. Notes that the economic opportunities presented by a clean energy transition far outweigh the opportunities presented by an economy supported by expanding fossil fuel use and extraction
6. Notes BCP Councils own declaration of a climate and ecological emergency in July 2019
7. Notes BCP Council and the wider community is committed to targets of net zero by 2030 and the BCP conurbation target of net zero by 2050, and recognises the current work underway to meet these targets
8. Believes that BCP Council should be committed, as part of our Climate Emergency response, to a just energy transition and to ambitious investments in green infrastructure and industries that will create jobs and rapidly decarbonize our economy;
9. Recognises a new global initiative is underway calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty that would end new fossil fuel exploration and expansion, phase out existing production in line with the global commitment to limit warming to 1.5°C, and accelerate a just transition to renewable energy
10. Notes that other leading cities including Barcelona, Toronto, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Cambridge (UK) have endorsed the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
11. Therefore, BCP Council endorses the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
12. Further that the relevant portfolio holder, on behalf of BCP Council send a letter to the Prime Minister of The United Kingdom urging the UK Government to support the global initiative for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Councillor Chris Rigby presented the motion which would compliment the ongoing work which BCP Council was doing and the Climate Action ... view the full minutes text for item 135
Notice of Motions in accordance with Procedure Rule 12
No motions had been received for this meeting.
Minutes:
There were no motions submitted for this meeting.
Notice of Motions in accordance with Procedure Rule 12
The following motion submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 12 of the Meeting Procedure Rules has been proposed by Councillor Drew Mellor and seconded by Councillor Jane Kelly:-
This motion is to agree that in principle this Council is supportive of the setting up and delivery of a Poverty Truth Commission initiative for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area by a well-established organisation outside of the Council.
Poverty Truth Commissions have been successfully completed in many towns and cities throughout the UK. People from all walks of life have come together to discuss their experiences, they are initially invited from local communities – Community Commissioners, and from the Public Sector and Business world – Civic Commissioners.
A Poverty Truth Commission is about developing relationships of trust and empathy between commissioners, and seeing what happens when their combined wisdom, resources and experience are brought together. The tried and tested model will be adapted to best fit the local context, seeking to enable a deeper dive into the challenges and the opportunity to unearth and commit to new future possibilities for wiser action and culture change.
I feel that the PTC movement fits well with our ABCD aspirations and therefore move that we support them in their endeavours in our area. I look forward to taking part in the conversations and trust that others will do the same.
Minutes:
The following motion submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 12 of the Meeting Procedure Rules was moved by Councillor Drew Mellor and seconded by Councillor Jane Kelly
This motion is to agree that in principle this Council is supportive of the setting up and delivery of a Poverty Truth Commission initiative for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area by a well-established organisation outside of the Council.
Poverty Truth Commissions have been successfully completed in many towns and cities throughout the UK. People from all walks of life have come together to discuss their experiences, they are initially invited from local communities – Community Commissioners, and from the Public Sector and Business world – Civic Commissioners.
A Poverty Truth Commission is about developing relationships of trust and empathy between commissioners, and seeing what happens when their combined wisdom, resources and experience are brought together. The tried and tested model will be adapted to best fit the local context, seeking to enable a deeper dive into the challenges and the opportunity to unearth and commit to new future possibilities for wiser action and culture change.
I feel that the PTC movement fits well with our ABCD aspirations and therefore move that we support them in their endeavours in our area. I look forward to taking part in the conversations and trust that others will do the same.
Councillor Mellor in presenting the motion reported on his wish for the Council to deliver for all people and this motion moved the Council forward on that ambition. He thanked Councill Kelly for her leadership on this motion and Councillor Rice for her help who was a strong advocate of the Poverty Truth Commission. Councillor Mellor reported that this was about change for an under-represented part of the Community. Councillor Kelly seconded the motion and reserved her right to speak later in the debate.
Councillor Brooke moved the following amendment (Key:words to beremoved; wordsadded; original wordsretained; wordsmoved to
footnotes). The amendment had previously been circulated to all Councillors. Councillor Brooke outlined the detail of the amendment and in presenting the amendment withdrew 4) below. Councillor Slade seconded the amendment and reserved her right to speak later in the debate.
ThisCouncil agreesin principle to,and issupportiveof, thesetting upand deliveryof a PovertyTruth Commissioninitiative forthe Bournemouth,Christchurch, andPoole area bya well-establishedorganisation outsideof theCouncil.
Insupporting thisinitiative, theCouncil undertakesto
1) Work withboth theCommunity Commissioners, andfrom thePublic Sector andBusiness world– Civic Commissionersdeveloping relationshipsof trust andempathy betweencommissioners, andseeing whathappens whentheir combined wisdom,resources andexperience arebrought together.
2) Coordinate the discussionoutcomes withthe alreadyestablished ABCD aspirations
3) Ensure thatappropriate actionsare undertakenthat will beginto address povertyand otherinequalities withinthose areasidentified throughthe Poverty TruthCommission’s researchand discussionsand witha view to bringing ... view the full minutes text for item 113