Agenda item - Motion

Agenda item

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”

Minutes:

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 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. The commitment of the Council to ‘Make Nottingham the fastest growing city for disability sport participation in England’ is therefore welcomed”

 

The following amendment was proposed by Councillor Andrew Rule, seconded by Councillor Dave Trimble:

 

At the end of the fourth paragraph, replace “The commitment of the Council to ‘Make Nottingham the fastest growing city for disability sports participation in England’ is therefore welcomed” with “As part of its commitment to ‘Make Nottingham the fastest growing city for disability sports participation in England’ the Council recognises:

·  The importance of hosting sporting events in raising participation levels; and further resolves to;

·  Place Nottingham’s sporting facilities at the forefront of the development of sports for people with disabilities;

·  And ambitiously set itself the objective of holding as many international disability sporting events as possible by 2024.”

 

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 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. As part of its commitment to ‘Make Nottingham the fastest growing city for disability sports participation in England’ the Council recognises:

·  The importance of hosting sporting events in raising participation levels; and further resolves to;

·  Place Nottingham’s sporting facilities at the forefront of the development of sports for people with disabilities;

·  And ambitiously set itself the objective of holding as many international disability sporting events as possible by 2024.”

 

Councillors voted on the amended motion.

 

RESOLVED to carry the motion.