201 Referral from Council - Motion PDF 1 MB
At the meeting of the Full Council on the 7 July 2020, the following motion was submitted, proposed by Councillor Drew Mellor and seconded by Councillor Mohan Iyengar:
“As an opportunity for BCP Council to display a cross party consensus in leading the conurbation out of Covid-19 on behalf of all residents, Council requires Cabinet to consider the proposals set out in the Conservative Group’s budget reset paper at the next Cabinet meeting”
Following debate the Motion was agreed and it was resolved that Cabinet consider the proposals set out in the Conservative Group’s budget reset paper at the next Cabinet meeting.
It is RECOMMENDED that Cabinet consider the proposals set out in the Conservative Groups budget reset paper.
Appendices
1. Reset for all – An alternative budget response – as submitted with the Council papers for 7 July 2020.
2. Reset for All – An alternative budget response – additional circulated papers
Additional documents:
Decision:
A report was presented to Cabinet, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix ‘A’ to these Minutes in the Minute Book.
The Leader reminded Members that this report had been brought to Cabinet following the Motion to Council that it be considered.
Councillor Iyengar addressed the Cabinet on behalf of the Conservative Group Leader and provided an overview of the report as presented to Council, and the reasons for presenting it.
Portfolio Holders spoke in turn addressing the concerns raised within the report. Key aspects were raised in terms of
In addition Councillor White addressed the Cabinet as the Shadow Portfolio Holder for Children and Families.
RESOLVED that Cabinet noted the report.
Minutes:
A report was presented to Cabinet, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix ‘A’ to these Minutes in the Minute Book.
The Leader reminded Members that this report had been brought to Cabinet following the Motion to Council that it be considered.
Councillor Iyengar addressed the Cabinet on behalf of the Conservative Group Leader and provided an overview of the report as presented to Council, and the reasons for presenting it.
The Leader thanked Councillor Iyengar for his introduction and welcomed some of the ideas. Further to this Portfolio Holders spoke in turn addressing the areas raised within the report relating to their portfolios.
In addition Councillor White addressed the Cabinet as the Shadow Portfolio Holder for Children and Families responding to the comments made by the Portfolio Holder for Children and Families.
In closing Cabinet highlighted that it would be imprudent to change the budget for the current in year when it is not known whether there will be a second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic which would have significant budgetary implications, but further to this felt that areas within the report and comments made could be taken on board through the year.
RESOLVED that Cabinet noted the report.
25 Notice of Motions in accordance with Procedure Rule 13 PDF 1 MB
The following motion has been proposed by Councillor Drew Mellor and will be seconded by Councillor Mohan Iyengar:
“As an opportunity for BCP Council to display a cross party consensus in leading the conurbation out of Covid-19 on behalf of all residents, Council requires Cabinet to consider the proposals set out in the Conservative Group’s budget reset paper at the next Cabinet meeting.”
Minutes:
The Council was advised of the following motion proposed by Councillor Drew Mellor and seconded by Councillor Mohan Iyengar:-
“As an opportunity for BCP Council to display a cross party consensus in leading the conurbation out of Covid-19 on behalf of all residents, Council requires Cabinet to consider the proposals set out in the Conservative Group’s budget reset paper at the next Cabinet meeting.”
Councillor Mellor outlined the reasons for bringing forward the motion due to the proposed change in the budget as a result of the pandemic and the opportunity to work together to achieve a solution. Members in considering the motion discussed the available opportunities to comment on and scrutinise the budget, referred to the document circulated prior to the Council meeting and the level of detail provided. The Leader of the Council reminded Councillors of the balanced budget which had been agreed in February 2020. She explained the approach being undertaken by other Councils and that the budget gap was changing on a daily basis due to the pandemic. Opposition Members explained that the purpose of the motion was to allow all Members ideas to be considered. A Portfolio Holder indicated that he was always happy to discuss and consider ideas from Councillors. Councillor Mellor highlighted the need for all Members to be part of the debate.
RESOLVED that the above motion be carried.
Voting – Agreed
Councillor Tony Trent abstained from the above decision.