Agenda item

i)             Councillor Davenport to propose and Councillor Smith to second:

 

“This Council notes that abandoned trollies are still an ongoing problem in Northampton. They can be a real nuisance in our communities.

 

This Council therefore resolves the following,

 

-  To note the success of the Trolleywise scheme, particularly their smartphone app.

 

-  Ask the Chief Executive to write to all local supermarkets to ensure they are part of the Trolleywise scheme.

 

-  Suggest to the Cabinet that they consider how best the Trolleywise scheme can be promoted to the general public but also consider what other powers they have at their disposal to help eliminate this problem.

 

-  This Council does not currently collect abandoned trollies. We ask the Cabinet Member to consider adopting a policy of collecting trollies (by our Neighbourhood wardens) and then charging the supermarkets for costs of removal, storage and disposal. We would like the Cabinet member to report back to full Council in his report on Monday 14th December 2015”.

 

ii)            Councillor Duffy to propose and Councillor Russell to second:

 

“This Council agrees with the present Central Government policy of free schools meals in the first three years of primary school (Year R, Year 1 & Year 2).

 

This Council further agrees that healthy free school meals are of enormous benefit to young children in Northampton.

 

This council asks the Chief Executive to write to our local MPs (Northampton North, Northampton South, Northamptonshire South) asking them to lobby Central Government to keep this important policy for the long-term and safe from any Spending Reviews”

 

iii)           Councillor Stone to propose and Councillor Russell to second:

 

 

“This Council notes that Central Government has announced it is introducing a ‘national living wage’ of £9 per hour by 2020.

 

This Council further notes the government rate is based on median earnings while the Living Wage Foundation rate is calculated according to the cost of living. Therefore the Living Wage Foundation rate is at present higher.

 

There is a concern that the benefits of the Government’s new national living wage will be outweighed by big cuts to tax credits.

 

This Council resolves to

 

1)    Use the Living Wage Foundation rate in paying our staff.

 

2)    Seek accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation. In order to be accredited we must pay all our directly employed staff the Living Wage and have a plan in place for contracted staff

 

3)    Support the introduction of a Living Wage to all sub-contracted staff.

 

4)     Use our influence as a major local employer and provider of services to urge other local employers to pay the Living Wage according to the Living Wage Foundation”.

 

iv)           Councillor Meredith to propose and Councillor Beardsworth to second:

“Council notes that the lakes in the Eastern District are in an ever worse state, with dropping levels leading to higher pollution and an increasingly unattractive visage and smell.

Council further notes that these lakes are important to the area for a number of reasons, giving a leisure space to local residents and a home to local wildlife.

Council therefore resolves to assign a lead officer to solving the problems of the Eastern District lakes who will be empowered to investigate and action potential solutions, including but not limited to seeking that controlled sources of water be increased, and tackling inward pollution into the lakes from all sources”.

v)            Councillor Beardsworth to propose and Councillor Meredith to second:

 

“The “Changing Places” campaign states that “People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis often need extra facilities to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably.”

And further, that “Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability.”

Council desires Northampton to be an inclusive, accessible town with a diverse and vibrant community, and notes that accesses to basic facilities are essential for this end.

 

Council therefore resolves to work with developers to ensure that as many new developments in Northampton, and all developments in which the Borough Council is directly involved, will have “Changing places” accessible toilets”.

vi)           Councillor Markham to propose and Councillor Hadland to second:

“This Council recognises that St. Giles Street offers a unique shopping experience with many independent and niche market businesses that local residents are rightly proud of.

 

St Giles Street is a vital part of Northampton town centre, and that is why this borough council is investing £3 million into improving the experience for visitors and businesses by widening pavements and installing additional parking bays.

 

This council:

• welcomes the achievement of St Giles Street in being shortlisted as a finalist in the 2015 Great British High Street competition;
• recognises the hard work of the traders and their co-operation with each other that helps make St. Giles Street the success that it is, and;
• calls upon all Northampton residents and businesses to back the campaign to make St Giles Street the winner in the City Location category of the 2015 Great British High Street competition”.

vii)         Councillor Hallam to propose and Councillor Marriott to second:

 

“This Council recognises that 78 Derngate is a tremendous asset to Northampton and that the volunteers and team behind it do a fantastic job.

 

2016 is the 100^th year of the refurbishment that Charles Renee Mackintosh carried out for W.J. Bassett Lowke. The Council re-affirms its commitment to 78 Derngate and to working to support plans for its 100^th anniversary celebrations”.

 

Mr Hufferdine-Smith addressed motion i) and stated that some of the trollies had not simply been abandoned but they had been stolen and commented that they should not be burdened with costs as they were the victims of crime.

 

 

i)             Councillor Davenport proposed and Councillor Smith seconded:

 

“This Council notes that abandoned trollies are still an ongoing problem in Northampton. They can be a real nuisance in our communities.

 

This Council therefore resolves the following,

 

-  To note the success of the Trolleywise scheme, particularly their smartphone app.

 

-  Ask the Chief Executive to write to all local supermarkets to ensure they are part of the Trolleywise scheme.

 

-  Suggest to the Cabinet that they consider how best the Trolleywise scheme can be promoted to the general public but also consider what other powers they have at their disposal to help eliminate this problem.

 

-  This Council does not currently collect abandoned trollies. We ask the Cabinet Member to consider adopting a policy of collecting trollies (by our Neighbourhood wardens) and then charging the supermarkets for costs of removal, storage and disposal. We would like the Cabinet member to report back to full Council in his report on Monday 14th December 2015”.

 

Councillor Bottwood proposed and Councillor Eldred seconded an amendment:

 

Amended motion to read:

 

This Council notes that abandoned trollies can be a real nuisance in our communities.

 

This Council resolves the following:

 

-       To note the success of the Trolleywise scheme, particularly their smartphone app.

-       Ask the Chief Executive to write to all local supermarkets to ensure they are part of the Trolleywise scheme

-       Ask the Cabinet member to consider how best the Trolleywise scheme can be promoted to the general public.

 

Council debated the amendment.

 

Upon a vote, the amendment was carried and became the substantive motion.

 

Upon a vote, the motion was carried.

 

ii)            Councillor Duffy proposed and Councillor Russell seconded:

 

“This Council agrees with the present Central Government policy of free schools meals in the first three years of primary school (Year R, Year 1 & Year 2).

 

This Council further agrees that healthy free school meals are of enormous benefit to young children in Northampton.

 

This council asks the Chief Executive to write to our local MPs (Northampton North, Northampton South, Northamptonshire South) asking them to lobby Central Government to keep this important policy for the long-term and safe from any Spending Reviews”

 

Council debated the motion.

 

Upon a vote, the motion was lost.

 

iii)           Councillor Stone to propose and Councillor Russell to second:

 

“This Council notes that Central Government has announced it is introducing a ‘national living wage’ of £9 per hour by 2020.

 

This Council further notes the government rate is based on median earnings while the Living Wage Foundation rate is calculated according to the cost of living. Therefore the Living Wage Foundation rate is at present higher.

 

There is a concern that the benefits of the Government’s new national living wage will be outweighed by big cuts to tax credits.

 

This Council resolves to

 

1)    Use the Living Wage Foundation rate in paying our staff.

 

2)    Seek accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation. In order to be accredited we must pay all our directly employed staff the Living Wage and have a plan in place for contracted staff

 

3)    Support the introduction of a Living Wage to all sub-contracted staff.

 

4)     Use our influence as a major local employer and provider of services to urge other local employers to pay the Living Wage according to the Living Wage Foundation”.

 

 

Councillor Markham proposed and Councillor Hallam seconded an amendment.

 

Amended motion to read:

 

This Council welcomes that Central Government has announced it is introducing a ‘national living wage’ of £9 per hour by 2020

 

This Council notes the government rate is based on median earnings while the Living Wage Foundation rate is calculated on the cost of living.  Therefore the Living Wage Foundation rate is at present higher,

 

This Council resolves to:

1)    Continue to use the Living Wage Foundation rate in paying our staff

2)    Seek accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation. In order to be accredited we must pay all our directly employed staff the Living Wage and have a plan in place for contracted staff

3)    Support the introduction of Living Wage to all sub-contracted staff

4)    Use of influence as a major local employer and provider of services to urge other local employers to pay the Living Wage according to the Living Wage Foundation

 

Council debated the amendment.

 

Upon a vote, the amendment was carried and became the substantive motion.

 

Upon a vote, the motion was carried.

 

iv)           Councillor Meredith to propose and Councillor Beardsworth to second:

“Council notes that the lakes in the Eastern District are in an ever worse state, with dropping levels leading to higher pollution and an increasingly unattractive visage and smell.

Council further notes that these lakes are important to the area for a number of reasons, giving a leisure space to local residents and a home to local wildlife.

Council therefore resolves to assign a lead officer to solving the problems of the Eastern District lakes who will be empowered to investigate and action potential solutions, including but not limited to seeking that controlled sources of water be increased, and tackling inward pollution into the lakes from all sources”.

Council debated the motion.

 

Upon a vote, the motion was lost.

 

v)            Councillor Beardsworth to propose and Councillor Meredith to second:

 

“The “Changing Places” campaign states that “People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis often need extra facilities to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably.”

And further, that “Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability.”

Council desires Northampton to be an inclusive, accessible town with a diverse and vibrant community, and notes that accesses to basic facilities are essential for this end.

 

Council therefore resolves to work with developers to ensure that as many new developments in Northampton, and all developments in which the Borough Council is directly involved, will have “Changing places” accessible toilets”.

 

Councillor Hadland proposed and Councillor Hibbert seconded an amendment:

 

Amended motion to read:

The Changing Places campaign states that “People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis often need extra facilities to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortable

 

And further, that Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability

 

Council desires Northampton to be an inclusive town with a diverse and vibrant community, and notes that access to basic facilities are essential for this end.

 

Council will encourage developments in which the Borough Council is directly involved to consider having “Changing Places” accessible toilets

Council debated the amendment.

 

Upon a vote, the amendment was carried and became the substantive motion.

 

Upon a vote, the motion was carried.

 

 

 

 

vi)           Councillor Markham to propose and Councillor Hadland to second:

“This Council recognises that St. Giles Street offers a unique shopping experience with many independent and niche market businesses that local residents are rightly proud of.

 

St Giles Street is a vital part of Northampton town centre, and that is why this borough council is investing £3 million into improving the experience for visitors and businesses by widening pavements and installing additional parking bays.

 

This council:

• welcomes the achievement of St Giles Street in being shortlisted as a finalist in the 2015 Great British High Street competition;
• recognises the hard work of the traders and their co-operation with each other that helps make St. Giles Street the success that it is, and;
• calls upon all Northampton residents and businesses to back the campaign to make St Giles Street the winner in the City Location category of the 2015 Great British High Street competition”.

Council debated the motion.

 

Upon a vote, the motion was carried.

vii)         Councillor Hallam to propose and Councillor Marriott to second:

 

“This Council recognises that 78 Derngate is a tremendous asset to Northampton and that the volunteers and team behind it do a fantastic job.

 

2016 is the 100^th year of the refurbishment that Charles Renee Mackintosh carried out for W.J. Bassett Lowke. The Council re-affirms its commitment to 78 Derngate and to working to support plans for its 100^th anniversary celebrations”.

 

Council debated the motion.

 

Upon a vote, the motion was carried.