Agenda item

i)             Councillor Beardsworth to propose and Councillor Stone to second:

“The letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government regarding submission for unitary authorities stated that they wanted “locally led proposals for establishing unitary authorities across the county which will be right for communities and people they serve”.

This Council acknowledges these requirements and will try and fulfil them on behalf of the residents in the Borough of Northampton.

To achieve this end the Council commits to undertake consultation with local residents to explain the changes that are being proposed and to seek resident’s views on the geography of the new Unitary Council to serve Northampton residents and their views on combining with other local districts.

This is the most important decision regarding local government reorganisation since 1974 and all Councillor should make their best effort to help with the consultation so that the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Governments call for proposals is delivered”.

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

“Obesity in Childhood is a growing problem. There are many causes of obesity. One is an issue that can be addressed by planning conditions.

Tower Hamlets and other Local Authorities are leading the way by not allowing fast food outlets within a 400 metre radius of schools. Some authorities are additionally providing healthy food awards for local retailers to encourage healthier food choices.

This council therefore commits to instituting a planning condition that there will be no new fast food outlets that fall within a 400 metre radius of schools.

We will additionally consider creating a healthy food award for local retailers to encourage healthier food choices”.

Mr Huffadine-Smith addressed motion i) and commented that some residents of Northamptonshire did not want a co-mingling of Towns but stated that it was essential to recognise that an instruction had been given by the Government and therefore there was a need to proceed. He suggested that the Council examine and learn from the roles of Parish Councils.

i)             Councillor Beardsworth proposed and Councillor Stone seconded:

“The letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government regarding submission for unitary authorities stated that they wanted “locally led proposals for establishing unitary authorities across the county which will be right for communities and people they serve”.

This Council acknowledges these requirements and will try and fulfil them on behalf of the residents in the Borough of Northampton.

To achieve this end the Council commits to undertake consultation with local residents to explain the changes that are being proposed and to seek resident’s views on the geography of the new Unitary Council to serve Northampton residents and their views on combining with other local districts.

This is the most important decision regarding local government reorganisation since 1974 and all Councillor should make their best effort to help with the consultation so that the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Governments call for proposals is delivered”.

Councillor Nunn proposed and Councillor Larratt seconded an amendment.

Amended motion to read:

“The letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government regarding submission for unitary authorities stated that they wanted “locally led proposals for establishing unitary authorities across the county which will be right for communities and people they serve”.

This Council acknowledges these requirements and will try and fulfil them on behalf of the residents in the Borough of Northampton.  It is essential that Residents participate in the formal, county-wide consultation, because this will ensure that their views are taken into account, and this council will encourage them to do that.

To achieve this end the Council commits to undertake consultation with local residents to explain the changes that are being proposed and to seek resident’s views on the key issues and requirements of a new unitary council to serve Northampton residents

This is the most important decision regarding local government reorganisation since 1974 and all Councillor should make their best effort to help with the consultation so that the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Governments call for proposals is delivered”.

Council debated the amendment.

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

The motion was debated.

Upon a vote, the substantive motion was carried.

ii)            Councillor Culbard accepted an alteration to the original motion as published on the agenda. The altered motion was seconded by Councillor Stone.

“Obesity in Childhood is a growing problem. There are many causes of obesity. One is an issue that can be addressed by planning conditions.

Tower Hamlets and other Local Authorities are leading the way by not allowing fast food outlets within a 400 metre radius of schools. Some authorities are additionally providing healthy food awards for local retailers to encourage healthier food choices.

This council therefore commits to proposing, through the local plan process, a policy that there will be no new fast food outlets that fall within a 400 metre radius of schools.

We will additionally consider creating a healthy food award for local retailers to encourage healthier food choices”.

Council debated the motion.

Upon a vote, the motion was carried.