Agenda item

i)             Councillor Beardsworth to propose and Councillor Glynane to second that:

“This Council welcomes the initiative by Northampton BID to clean up the Town Centre (“Clean up day” Wednesday, July 2^nd) and proposes that this Council support their effort by looking at what other Councils around the Country are doing to tackle litter”.

ii)            Councillor Stone to propose and Councillor Marriott to second that:

“This Council notes that Victoria Street has been designated the location for the arrival and departure for the National Express and other long distance buses.

This Council therefore resolves to utilise part of the car park in Victoria Street to develop amenities such as a transit area, information board, disabled friendly access and facilities and toilets for the bus users.

This Council furthers resolve to investigate the possibility to adapt an empty unit on the Drapery to provide a passenger centre and transit area.”

iii)           Councillor N Choudary to propose and Councillor Stone to second that:

“This Council notes Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium is a small group of dedicated and hard- working volunteers who spend hours of their own free time bringing to the town a great inclusive multicultural event.

This Council gives its support to the Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium and recognises their fantastic work.

This Council therefore asks the Cabinet to work with them from this September to ensure plans are put in place for 2015 in a timely and responsible manner, having due regard to the venue, route and support for fundraising.”

i)             Councillor Beardsworth proposed and Councillor Glynane seconded that:

“This Council welcomes the initiative by Northampton BID to clean up the Town Centre (“Clean up day” Wednesday, July 2^nd) and proposes that this Council support their effort by looking at what other Councils around the Country are doing to tackle litter”.

Councillor Hadland proposed and Councillor Hallam seconded an amendment:

The amended motion read:

"This Council welcomes the initiative by Northampton BID to clean up the town centre ("Clean up day" Wednesday, July 2nd) and recognises the work done by this Administration to improve the town centre, and therefore proposes that this Council support their effort by looking at what other Councils around the Country are doing to tackle littering as part of the work being carried out by the Keep Northampton Tidy Panel of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee".

Council debated the amended motion.

The amendment was debated.

The amendment was duly carried to become the substantive motion.

The substantive motion was debated, voted upon and carried.

Mr Jones addressed Council and commented that Victoria Street had inadequate facilities for the arrival and departure of National Express buses which operated on a 24 hour basis. He commented that it would be positive if passengers could be encouraged to visit the town centre.

Mr Bricher addressed Council and noted his support for the motion. He commented that long distance coaches, such as National Express, potentially   faced delays and asked that service users be provided with information, seating and shelter.

ii)            Councillor Stone proposed and Councillor Marriott seconded that:

“This Council notes that Victoria Street has been designated the location for the arrival and departure for the National Express and other long distance buses.

This Council therefore resolves to utilise part of the car park in Victoria Street to develop amenities such as a transit area, information board, disabled friendly access and facilities and toilets for the bus users.

This Council furthers resolve to investigate the possibility to adapt an empty unit on the Drapery to provide a passenger centre and transit area.”

Councillor Hadland proposed and Councillor Mackintosh seconded an amendment:

The amended motion read:

“This Council notes that Victoria Street has been designated the location for the arrival and departure for the National Express and other long distance buses.

This Council recognises the Administration’s plans announced in May to utilise part of the car park in Victoria Street to develop amenities. The Administration will consider issues such as a transit area, information board, disabled friendly access and facilities and toilets for the bus users.

This Council is also already working with businesses on the Drapery to provide a passenger centre and transit area.”

The proposed amendments were accepted and became the substantive motion.

Council debated the substantive motion.

Upon a vote, the substantive motion was carried.

iii)           Councillor N Choudary proposed and Councillor Stone seconded that:

“This Council notes Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium is a small group of dedicated and hard- working volunteers who spend hours of their own free time bringing to the town a great inclusive multicultural event.

This Council gives its support to the Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium and recognises their fantastic work.

This Council therefore asks the Cabinet to work with them from this September to ensure plans are put in place for 2015 in a timely and responsible manner, having due regard to the venue, route and support for fundraising.”

Councillor Eldred proposed and Councillor Mackintosh seconded an amendment:

The amended motion read:

“This Council notes Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium is a small group of dedicated and hard-working volunteers who spend hours of their own free time bringing to the town a great inclusive multicultural event. This Council gives its continued support to the Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium and recognises their fantastic work. This Council therefore asks the Cabinet to work with them from this September to ensure plans are put in place for 2015 in a timely and responsible manner, having due regard to the venue, route and support for fundraising.

This Council calls on the Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium to finalise and submit their proposals including road closures to Northamptonshire County Council and agreements on venues with Northampton Borough Council by the end of December 2014 to allow for proper planning and to avoid last minute problems."

The proposed amendments were accepted and became the substantive motion.

Council debated the substantive motion.

Upon a vote, the substantive motion was carried.