Agenda and minutes

Councillor Alex Ball  -  work commitments

Councillor Mohammed Ibrahim  -  personal reasons

Councillor Sue Johnson  -  personal reasons

Councillor Gul Khan  -  personal reasons

Councillor Neghat Khan  -  personal reasons

Councillor Ginny Klein  -  personal reasons

Councillor Brian Parbutt  -  unwell

Councillor David Smith  -  unwell

Councillor Chris Tansley  -  work commitments

Councillor Marcia Watson  -  unwell

Councillor Mick Wildgust  -  unwell

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Councillor Andrew Rule submitted two petitions on behalf of citizens:

1)  To actively lobby Trent Barton to reinstate stops at Silverdale and Wilford for the Skylink Express Bus Service;

2)  to actively lobby Nottingham Express Transit and the Tramlink Nottingham Consortium to install a tram stop at Silverdale, in addition to including construction of a tram stop at Silverdale as an objective within the City Council’s transport plan.

The minutes of the previous Council and Extraordinary Council meetings on 11 July were agreed and signed as a true record by the Lord Mayor.

The Deputy Chief Executive reported that at the annual Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) awards event last week, Nottingham City Council was awarded Council of the Year, and is the only authority to have won this award twice. The Council also won an award for the best public/private working initiative for the “Field of Dreams” project, which replaced the derelict sports pavilion on Victoria Embankment. This was the service’s fifth win in as many years. Nottingham City Council had a record year at the APSE awards, with a total of 10 nominations and 7 finalists.

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Councillor Andrew Rule asked the following question of the Portfolio Holder for Business, Growth and Transport:

I welcome the recent changes to the city council’s parking permit policy, which will allow residents in areas that wouldn't previously qualify for a parking permit scheme to acquire one, however, will he consider making a provision, in the cost of the permit or in the proceeds from enforcement, to reimburse the Area Capital Fund for those wards that implement schemes under the policy, for the costs incurred in implementing schemes?

Councillor Nick McDonald replied as follows:

Thank you Lord Mayor, and can I thank Councillor Rule for his question. The answer is no, and a colleague of mine noted that the Conservatives do seem to have something of an inconsistent position with regards to the Area Capital Fund, but actually can I thank Councillor Rule for his question and may I say it’s nice to get a question from an opposition member that is an attempt at a genuine debate about a genuine policy issue.

I can confirm that the current policy regarding residents’ parking schemes is to allow such schemes where the following criteria apply:

·  there are fewer than 50% of properties that have off-street parking facilities;

·  the parking problems occur during the day and are created by non-residents;

·  the amount of on-street parking available to residents is inadequate for the number of properties in the area.

The schemes are funded through the Area Capital programme, subject to the approval of local councillors, and this requires a Traffic Regulation Order, and that is not going to change. What I do recognise is that there needs to be greater flexibility, and that is why we’ve made the change that we’ve made to the policy, particularly where there are specific considerations. I’ve had that discussion with a number of Labour members, and I’m happy to have that discussion with Councillor Rule.

What I would also say is that we need to achieve financial balance. We need to have a policy that is clear and applicable within a sensible financial envelope. We cannot fund these schemes everywhere, so that means we have to apply sensible criteria, but what I will also say is that I’ve asked officers to develop options that will allow residents’ parking schemes to be considered in these circumstances, for example where regular events could lead to parking problems. As a result, a number of schemes are being progressed to trial arrangements.

As regards to costs themselves, the cost of the permits has been set to reflect the cost of issuing permits, and if this is set at a level to meet or contribute to the cost of implementation, this would mean there would have to be a significant increase in permit costs, which is clearly not something that we want to see. So, as with all things, there is an ideal scenario, and there is a reality of how we implement and how we fund the implementation of these schemes; they  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

Report of the Leader

The Leader submitted a report on decisions taken under urgency procedures, as set out on pages 23 to 28 of the agenda.

RESOLVED to note the urgent decisions taken, as follows:

1)  urgent decisions (exempt from call-in);

2)  key decisions (taken under special urgency procedures)

Report of the Leader

The Leader presented a report on amendments to the Constitution, as set out on pages 29 to 42 of the agenda.

RESOLVED to:

1)  note the addition of the designation of Assets of Community Value to the responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing as agreed by the Leader of the Council and outlined in paragraph 5.2 of the report;

2)  note the new/ revised executive delegations as agreed by the Leader of the Council outlined in paragraph 5.3 and appendix one of the report;

3)  agree the new/ revised non-executive delegations outlined in paragraphs 5.4 and appendix one of the report;

4)  agree the revisions to the terms of reference for the Health and Wellbeing Board Commissioning Sub-Committee outlined in paragraph 5.5 of the report;

5)  agree the revised terms of reference for the Health and Wellbeing Board as outlined at appendix two of the report;

6)  approve the amendments of the Constitution required by the above changes.

Motion in the name of Councillor Wendy Smith:

“This Council calls upon the Government to make fair transitional state pension arrangements for all women born on or after 6th April 1951, who have unfairly borne the burden of the increase to the State Pension Age with lack of appropriate notification.

This Council notes the damage caused to the lives of these approximate 11,900 women across Nottingham who were born between 1951 and 1959 and face a changed future as a consequence”

Moved by Councillor Wendy Smith, seconded by Councillor Steve Battlemuch:

“This Council calls upon the Government to make fair transitional state pension arrangements for all women born on or after 6th April 1951, who have unfairly borne the burden of the increase to the State Pension Age with lack of appropriate notification.

This Council notes the damage caused to the lives of these approximate 11,900 women across Nottingham who were born between 1951 and 1959 and face a changed future as a consequence”

Councillor Georgina Culley proposed an amendment. Upon taking advice, the Lord Mayor ruled the amendment to be not in order, as it effectively negated the operative part of the motion.

RESOLVED to carry the motion.

Motion in the name of Councillor Jackie Morris:

“This Council notes that Female Genital Mutilation represents a risk to physical health, mental health and quality of life for young women across the whole of the United Kingdom. It is believed over 60,000 people are at risk of this abuse in this country alone.

The City Council stands against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and resolves to:

•  Make Nottingham a “Zero Tolerance” City in respect to Female Genital Mutilation.

•  Work to end the procedure within the city by working closely with survivors, affected communities and other agencies with a responsibility to safeguard and protect.

•  Provide training for staff to help spot the signs associated with Female Genital Mutilation.

•  Work closely with grassroot organisations, survivors and communities to prevent children being removed from the city to experience Female Genital Mutilation.

•  Help support potential survivors of Female Genital Mutilation to say no and raise awareness amongst their peers and communities.

•  Help with raising awareness and keep the subject on the agenda while showcasing the successes of Nottingham.

•  Support the establishment of a referral pathway for the City”

Moved by Councillor Jackie Morris, seconded by Council Leslie Ayoola:

“This Council notes that Female Genital Mutilation represents a risk to physical health, mental health and quality of life for young women across the whole of the United Kingdom. It is believed over 60,000 people are at risk of this abuse in this country alone.

The City Council stands against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and resolves to:

•  Make Nottingham a “Zero Tolerance” City in respect to Female Genital Mutilation.

•  Work to end the procedure within the city by working closely with survivors, affected communities and other agencies with a responsibility to safeguard and protect.

•  Provide training for staff to help spot the signs associated with Female Genital Mutilation.

•  Work closely with grassroot organisations, survivors and communities to prevent children being removed from the city to experience Female Genital Mutilation.

•  Help support potential survivors of Female Genital Mutilation to say no and raise awareness amongst their peers and communities.

•  Help with raising awareness and keep the subject on the agenda while showcasing the successes of Nottingham.

•  Support the establishment of a referral pathway for the City”

The following amendment was proposed by Councillor Jim Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Andrew Rule:

In the opening paragraph, replace “This Council notes that Female Genital Mutilation” with “This Council is appalled at the latest figures available for newly recorded cases of Female Genital Mutilation (‘FGM’) in Nottingham, which stood at around 80 between April 2015 and March 2016. The Council considers this to be far too high, especially given that FGM is under-reported and often only discovered when women are in maternity care. This Council believes that all action should be taken to prevent this practice, which…”

In the second paragraph, delete “(FGM)”

In the second bullet point, delete “work to”

In the third bullet point, replace “provide training for” with “train”

In the fifth bullet point, delete “help”

In the sixth bullet point, replace “help with raising awareness” with “raise awareness of FGM”

Councillors voted on the proposed amendment.

RESOLVED to reject the proposed amendment.

Councillors then voted on the original motion.

RESOLVED to carry the original motion.

Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Rule:

“Nottingham City Council recognises the achievements of Team GB during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and takes particular pride in the 2 gold medals that the county of Nottinghamshire itself delivered during the most successful Games for British athletes ever, which saw Team GB finish second in the medal table.

The Council also proudly acknowledges the achievements of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s Paralympians.

The Council also acknowledges the foresight of Sir John Major’s government in setting up the National Lottery in 1994, and the role played by the National Lottery in funding sports development in the UK ever since.

This Council pledges to continue to do its part to ensure that the children of Nottingham have the opportunity to participate in sport and go on to represent Great Britain in the future, by promoting sport in schools and supporting the volunteer organisations in local communities. The Council supports the Conservative Government’s ‘Sporting Future’ strategy, published in December 2015, to encourage more participation in sport across the board, with a particular focus on raising engagement levels amongst sections within the community with lower participation rates. Prime Minister Theresa May’s commitment to continue to encourage increased participation in sport is therefore welcomed by the Council”

Moved by Councillor Andrew Rule, seconded by Councillor Jon Collins:

“Nottingham City Council recognises the achievements of Team GB during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and takes particular pride in the 2 gold medals that the county of Nottinghamshire itself delivered during the most successful Games for British athletes ever, which saw Team GB finish second in the medal table.

The Council also proudly acknowledges the achievements of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s Paralympians.

The Council also acknowledges the foresight of Sir John Major’s government in setting up the National Lottery in 1994, and the role played by the National Lottery in funding sports development in the UK ever since.

This Council pledges to continue to do its part to ensure that the children of Nottingham have the opportunity to participate in sport and go on to represent Great Britain in the future, by promoting sport in schools and supporting the volunteer organisations in local communities. The Council supports the Conservative Government’s ‘Sporting Future’ strategy, published in December 2015, to encourage more participation in sport across the board, with a particular focus on raising engagement levels amongst sections within the community with lower participation rates. Prime Minister Theresa May’s commitment to continue to encourage increased participation in sport is therefore welcomed by the Council”

The following amendment was proposed by Councillor Dave Trimble, seconded by Councillor Alan Clark:

At the end of the third paragraph, replace “.” with “, as well as the partnership work with Sport England”

In the fourth paragraph, after “this Council”, insert “, having successfully developed the Ice Arena, Harvey Hadden Sports Village and the Tennis Centre as well as other community venues”

In the fourth paragraph, replace “Prime Minister Theresa May’s commitment to continue to encourage increased participation in sport” with “The commitment of the Council to ‘Make Nottingham the fastest growing city for disability sports participation in England’”

At the end of the fourth paragraph, delete “by the Council”.

Councillors voted on the proposed amendment.

RESOLVED to accept the proposed amendment.

The new motion therefore read:

“Nottingham City Council recognises the achievements of Team GB during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and takes particular pride in the 2 gold medals that the county of Nottinghamshire itself delivered during the most successful Games for British athletes ever, which saw Team GB finish second in the medal table.

The Council also proudly acknowledges the achievements of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s Paralympians.

The Council also acknowledges the foresight of Sir John Major’s government in setting up the National Lottery in 1994, and the role played by the National Lottery in funding sports development in the UK ever since., as well as the partnership work with Sport England.

This Council pledges to continue to do its part to ensure that the children of Nottingham have the opportunity to participate in sport and go on to represent Great Britain in the future, by promoting sport in schools and supporting the volunteer organisations in local communities. The Council supports the Conservative Government’s ‘Sporting  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.