The following motion submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 12 and 14.2 of the Meeting Procedure Rules and signed by the requisite number of Councillors has been proposed by Councillor Drew Mellor and seconded by Councillor Philip Broadhead:-
“In recent weeks, a number of decisions have been taken by the BCP Council Administration without proper consultation with the residents and businesses who will be affected. Ward Councillors were only consulted or informed, once plans were set to be implemented. This has resulted in a high level of public frustration and mistrust.
It is clear that the “Unity Alliance” administration is making decisions and plans without due regard to resident, business, visitor or councillor comment or suggestions.
This Council therefore has no confidence in the current administration to deliver for the residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and seeks the removal from office of its Leader.”
Minutes:
The following motion was submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 12 and 14.2 of the Meeting Procedure Rules and signed by the requisite number of Councillors proposed by Councillor Drew Mellor and seconded by Councillor Philip Broadhead:-
“In recent weeks, a number of decisions have been taken by the BCP Council Administration without proper consultation with the residents and businesses who will be affected. Ward Councillors were only consulted or informed, once plans were set to be implemented. This has resulted in a high level of public frustration and mistrust.
It is clear that the “Unity Alliance” administration is making decisions and plans without due regard to resident, business, visitor or councillor comment or suggestions.
This Council therefore has no confidence in the current administration to deliver for the residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and seeks the removal from office of its Leader.”
Members in considering the motion took into account the statements that had been received on the above, discussed the opportunity to work together the work undertaken by the Unity Alliance including their schemes, projects and policies, the expectations of local residents, the level of consultation and the operation of the Council during the pandemic.
A recorded vote was taken on the motion:
For
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Cllr Hazel Allen |
Cllr Bryan Dion |
Cllr Cheryl Johnson |
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Cllr Mark Anderson |
Cllr Bobbie Dove |
Cllr Andy Jones |
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Cllr Sarah Anderson |
Cllr Beverley Dunlop |
Cllr Jane Kelly |
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Cllr Julie Bagwell |
Cllr Jackie Edwards |
Cllr David Kelsey |
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Cllr John Beesley |
Cllr Duane Farr |
Cllr Bob Lawton |
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Cllr Derek Borthwick |
Cllr Laurence Fear |
Cllr Drew Mellor |
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Cllr Philip Broadhead |
Cllr Anne Filer |
Cllr Tony O’Neill |
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Cllr Diana Butler |
Cllr Mike Greene |
Cllr Susan Phillips |
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Cllr Daniel Butt |
Cllr Nicola Greene |
Cllr Karen Rampton |
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Cllr Judes Butt |
Cllr May Haines |
Cllr Roberto Rocca |
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Cllr Eddie Coope |
Cllr Peter Hall |
Cllr Ann Stribley |
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Cllr Malcolm Davies |
Cllr Nigel Hedges |
Cllr Mike White |
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Cllr Norman Decent |
Cllr Mohan Iyengar |
Cllr Lawrence Williams |
Against
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Cllr Lewis Allison |
Cllr George Farquhar |
Cllr Simon McCormack |
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Cllr Marcus Andrews |
Cllr David Flagg |
Cllr Pete Miles |
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Cllr Steve Baron |
Cllr Nick Geary |
Cllr Sandra Moore |
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Cllr Mike Brooke |
Cllr Andy Hadley |
Cllr Lisa Northover |
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Cllr David Brown |
Cllr Paul Hilliard |
Cllr Margaret Phipps |
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Cllr Simon Bull |
Cllr Mark Howell |
Cllr Felicity Rice |
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Cllr Richard Burton |
Cllr Toby Johnson |
Cllr Chris Rigby |
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Cllr Mike Cox |
Cllr Marion LePoidevin |
Cllr Mark Robson |
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Cllr Lesley Dedman |
Cllr Lisa Lewis |
Cllr Vikki Slade |
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Cllr Millie Earl |
Cllr Rachel Maidment |
Cllr Tony Trent |
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Cllr L-J Evans |
Cllr Chris Matthews |
Cllr Kieron Wilson |
Abstentions
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Cllr Stephen Bartlett |
Cllr Nigel Brooks |
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Voting: For – 39; Against – 33; Abstentions – 2
The motion was carried, and the Chairman announced that an Extraordinary Council meeting would be held on 1 October 2020 at 7 pm for the Election of the Leader of the Council.
Councillor Mark Howell reported that he would undertake the role of acting Leader of the Council until a new Leader was appointed which he stated was a privilege and a great responsibility. He reported that he was disappointed that the Council was in this position and made a statement on the work of the Council, Officers and Councillors and in particular the former Leader. He referred to the declaration of the climate and ecological emergency and the commitment made by the Council. He thanked Cllr Slade for the huge amount of work that she had undertaken since May 2019 and reported that she had served the residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole very well.