Agenda and minutes
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To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 6 July 2022. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 6 July 2022 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.
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Declarations of Interest Please declare any disclosable pecuniary interests or personal interests that you may have relating to any specific matters which may be discussed at the meeting. Minutes: No declarations were made. |
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Announcements Please see the briefing note, which does not accompany this agenda but will be circulated prior to the meeting. Minutes: The Chairman explained that a photographer would be present during the meeting to take photographs. These photographs would be included in a public record of this meeting which would be held at Archives.
Members were also reminded to sign the book of condolence which was placed in the reception at Shire Hall.
In light of the sad news concerning the death of Her Majesty the Queen, the Chairman sought the agreement of Council to defer those items and motions which were already on the agenda to the next meeting of Council; and to exercise his discretion to allow a motion paying tribute to Her Majesty the Queen to be brought forward and debated.
The Chairman therefore moved a motion without notice to suspend Standing Orders 2.1 (except 2.1.2), 8.7, 8.8 and 9.6 and to defer the remaining items of business to the following meeting of Council.
The Vice-Chairman seconded the motion and, on being put to the vote, the motion was supported unanimously.
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Up to 30 minutes is allowed for this item.
To answer any written public questions about matters which are within the powers and duties of the County Council.
The closing date for receipt of questions was 10am on Monday, 5 September 2022.
However, questions that relate to reports on the agenda may be submitted up to 10am on Wednesday, 7 September 2022.
Please send questions to the Chief Executive marked for the attention of Stephen Bace (email stephen.bace@gloucestershire.gov.uk)
Questions received and proposed responses do not accompany this agenda but will be circulated prior to the meeting. Minutes: Public questions alongside answers were published on the Gloucestershire County Council website. Any member of the public who wished to ask a supplementary question was invited to put it in writing to the Democratic Services team, in order to receive a written response.
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Cllr Stephen Davies, Cabinet Member for Children’s Safeguarding and Early Years, to present the Corporate Parenting Report Minutes: In light of the sad news concerning the death of Her Majesty the Queen, this report was deferred to the next meeting of the Council. |
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Petitions To receive petitions, if any, without discussion. Minutes: In light of the sad news concerning the death of Her Majesty the Queen, this item was deferred to the next meeting of the Council.
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The Council’s Constitution provides for a maximum of two hours for debate on motions. The time limit for member speeches is three minutes and
the time limit for proposing a motion is five minutes. In accordance with Procedural Rule 10.2 in Part 4 of the Council Constitution, the Chief Executive has prepared a short accompanying note for each motion in respect of any implications for climate change, resources, human rights and any other pertinent factors they may wish to include in accordance with the Council’s Policy Framework.
908: Motion Violence Against Women and Girls Proposer – Cllr Kathy Williams Seconder – Cllr Phil Robinson
This council believes that women and girls deserve to live free from intimidation, violence and harassment. This council condemns all violence against women and girls (VAWG) and notes that it can take many forms, including physical, financial, and emotional.
We want Gloucestershire to be the safest county in the UK for women and girls.
We welcome the launch of the Home Office’s new ‘Enough’ campaign which seeks to educate the public by highlighting VAWG and its various forms.
We are also pleased that our Police and Crime Commissioner has made VAWG one of his top priorities in his Police and Crime prevention plan. We are particularly grateful to the work of the OPCC, Gloucestershire Constabulary and Gloucester City Council in securing more than £1 million from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund to eradicate VAWG from Gloucestershire and note especially the introduction of the ‘Flare App’ which gives women the opportunity to anonymously report inappropriate behaviour directly to the police.
To ensure that this county is the safest in the country for women and girls, we propose that: · The council strives to become the first public body in Gloucestershire to receive a ‘White Ribbon Accreditation’ for its commitment and work to end male violence against women. · We write to all public bodies and Head Teachers in the county asking them to become White Ribbon Champions to show a clear signal that Gloucestershire stands united against VAWG · We invite the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office and Gloucestershire Constabulary to run a session for all councilors on the nature of VAWG in Gloucestershire and what we can all be doing in communities to tackle it. · We will also utilise our strong relationships with Head Teachers to invite them to a similar session to ensure that they are supported in combatting VAWG in schools so that we can prevent unhealthy and dangerous behaviours in young people. · We ask the Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee to investigate and produce a report for cabinet on any steps the county council can be taking to end VAWG in Gloucestershire.
Motion 909: Action to Tackle River Pollution Proposed by: Cllr Wendy Thomas Seconded by: Cllr David Drew
Council welcomes the report on river pollution from the Restoring Our Rivers Task Group. The pollution of our rivers is a threat to public health and a cause of public concern. Council calls for the ... view the full agenda text for item 101. Minutes: The Chairman exercised his discretion under Standing Order 2.2 to allow a motion to be moved which paid tribute to Her Majesty the Queen.
Before proceeding to the motion, members joined the Chairman in two minutes of silence in remembrance of Her Majesty the Queen.
Cllr Mark Hawthorne, the Leader of the Council moved the following motion:
Motion 912– to mark the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the people of Gloucestershire, council expresses our profound sorrow at the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
The Queen has been a steadfast hand for seven decades, providing leadership and service that has transcended political lines. Her Majesty’s commitment to her role and sense of duty serves as an example to us all.
As the people of Gloucestershire mourn her passing, council extends its heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty King Charles III and his family.
God Save the King.
The Leader explained that they gathered today as representatives of Gloucestershire and elected leaders of their respective communities to recognise Her Majesty the Queen’s extraordinary public service. He referred to the words spoken by His Majesty the King, Charles III, of ‘a life well-lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned deeply in her passing’. He also referred to the tribute paid by former Prime Minster Boris Johnson.
The Leader expressed surprise at the sorrow and personal loss he had felt on hearing of Her Majesty’s passing, reflecting that she had been a constant thread through 15 prime ministers and seven decades of upheaval and social change. He recognised her ability to bring communities together, such as when celebrating her jubilees or more locally during her 20 official visits to Gloucestershire.
He spoke of the hope Her Majesty’s words had inspired during the first Covid-19 lockdown when she said ‘we will be with our friends again, we will be with our families again, we will meet again’.
The Leader reflected on his own personal experience of meeting Her Majesty when receiving his MBE at Windsor Castle in 2014, highlighting her ability to be at ease with her people.
He also spoke of Her Majesty’s unwavering dedication to duty, having made a promise as a princess in 1947, aged just 21, to devote her life to service.
The Leader thanked Her Majesty the Queen, on behalf of the residents of Gloucestershire, for her 70 years of dedicated service; for the promise she kept; for all the times she pulled the nation together; for the example she set; for the sense of public service she inspired; for the way she touched all lives; and for defining the age we lived in today.
Cllr Ben Evans, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Cllr John Bloxsom, Leader of the Labour Group, and Cllr Cate Cody, Leader of the Green Group, seconded the motion.
Cllr Evans, on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Group, offered their condolences to the Royal Family for their loss, and to everyone who loved ... view the full minutes text for item 101. |
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Up to 45 minutes is allowed for this item.
To answer any written member questions about matters which are within the powers and duties of the County Council.
The closing date for receipt of questions was 10am on Monday, 5 September 2022.
However, questions that relate to reports on the agenda may be submitted up to 10am on Wednesday, 7 September 2022.
Please send questions to the Chief Executive marked for the attention of Stephen Bace (email stephen.bace@gloucestershire.gov.uk)
Questions received and proposed responses do not accompany this agenda but will be circulated prior to the meeting.
As background information, the Cabinet Member Decision Statements over the period 28 June to 5 September 2022 are available on the GCC website - Additional documents: Minutes: Member questions alongside answers were published on the Gloucestershire County Council website. Any member who wished to ask a supplementary question was invited to put it in writing to the Democratic Services team, in order to receive a written response.
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Cllr Phil Awford, Chair of Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee, will present the report which provides a summary of recent scrutiny committee activities. Scrutiny Committee Chairs to answer questions:
Cllr Philip Awford, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Chair Cllr Andrew Gravells, Health Chair Cllr Stephan Fifield, Adult Social Care and Communities Chair Cllr Andrew Miller, Children and Families Chair Cllr Vernon Smith, Environment Chair Cllr Matt Babbage, Economic Growth Chair Cllr Jeremy Hilton, Fire and Rescue Chair Cllr Steve Robinson, Gloucestershire Police and Crime Panel Chair Minutes: In light of the sad news concerning the death of Her Majesty the Queen, this report was deferred to the next meeting of the Council.
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