Motions for which notice has been given are listed on the agenda in the order in which notice was received, unless the Member giving notice states, in writing, that they propose to move it at a later meeting or withdraw it.
If a Motion set out in the agenda is not moved by the Member who gave notice thereof it shall, unless postponed by consent of the Council, be treated as withdrawn and shall not be moved without fresh notice.
A Motion must be about matters for which the Council has powers or duties or which affects the District.
(1) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor A M Napier will move:
"Over the past decade this council has invested heavily in promoting several key locations to investors; ranging from the Discovery Park in Sandwich to the St James Development Zone, which local business owners believe has been to the detriment of our Town Centres.
This council believes we should also value and invest in our traditional Town Centres, as they are not only economic assets, they are also valuable hubs for the community.
This council will add the Dover and Deal Town Centres to our list of key locations for investment, with an equivalent level of council resources allocated to them.”
(2) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor M R Eddy will move:
“A recent report in the Independent on Sunday revealed how housing benefit going to private renters has more than doubled in the last 10 years, from £3.7bn to £8.8bn, accounting for 36% of all housing benefit spending with the Treasury forecasting it will rise to £9.4bn by 2021/22.
At the same time, almost a third of private rented homes in England are currently substandard, equating to some £2.5bn currently going into the pockets of landlords who are renting out properties not meeting basic health and safety standards.
This council will write to the government to:
1) Demand they introduce a statutory system of licensing of all private landlords.
2) Demand they fund councils adequately so we can invest properly in prevention, enforcement and prosecution of rogue landlords who rent out homes unfit for human habitation.
3) Ask for serious incentives for councils to build more social housing, beyond the substandard pledges made by the Prime Minister in her unforgettable conference speech.”
Minutes:
(a) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor A M Napier had given notice of her intention to move the following Motion:
"Over the past decade this council has invested heavily in promoting several key locations to investors; ranging from the Discovery Park in Sandwich to the St James Development Zone, which local business owners believe has been to the detriment of our Town Centres.
This council believes we should also value and invest in our traditional Town Centres, as they are not only economic assets, they are also valuable hubs for the community.
This council will add the Dover and Deal Town Centres to our list of key locations for investment, with an equivalent level of council resources allocated to them.”
The Motion was moved by Councillor A M Napier and duly seconded by Councillor S J Jones.
An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor M D Conolly and duly seconded as follows:
"Over the past decade this council has invested heavily in promoting several key locations to investors; ranging from the Discovery Park in Sandwich to the St James Development Zone, which local business owners believe has been to the detriment of our Town Centres.
This council believes we should also value and invest in our traditional Town Centres, as they are not only economic assets, they are also valuable hubs for the community.”
Councillor A M Napier, with the agreement of her seconder, accepted the Amendment so that it became the Substantive Motion.
Councillor F J W Scales moved, and it was duly seconded, that the question now be put.
On being put to the meeting it was CARRIED.
The Substantive Motion upon being put to the meeting was CARRIED and it was
RESOLVED: Over the past decade this council has invested heavily in promoting several key locations to investors; ranging from the Discovery Park in Sandwich to the St James Development Zone, which local business owners believe has been to the detriment of our Town Centres.
This council believes we should also value and invest in our traditional Town Centres, as they are not only economic assets, they are also valuable hubs for the community.
(b) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor M R Eddy had given notice of her intention to move the following Motion:
“A recent report in the Independent on Sunday revealed how housing benefit going to private renters has more than doubled in the last 10 years, from £3.7bn to £8.8bn, accounting for 36% of all housing benefit spending with the Treasury forecasting it will rise to £9.4bn by 2021/22.
At the same time, almost a third of private rented homes in England are currently substandard, equating to some £2.5bn currently going into the pockets of landlords who are renting out properties not meeting basic health and safety standards.
This council will write to the government to:
1) Demand they introduce a statutory system of licensing of all private landlords.
2) Demand they fund councils adequately so we can invest properly in prevention, enforcement and prosecution of rogue landlords who rent out homes unfit for human habitation.
3) Ask for serious incentives for councils to build more social housing, beyond the substandard pledges made by the Prime Minister in her unforgettable conference speech.”
The Motion was moved by Councillor M R Eddy and duly seconded by Councillor L A Keen.
Councillor K E Morris suggested that the Motion be withdrawn and the matter be dealt with through a task group with pre-decision scrutiny being undertaken by the Scrutiny (Policy and Performance) Committee.
Councillor M R Eddy, with the consent of his seconder, agreed to accept the offer from Councillor K E Morris and withdrew his Motion.
(Councillor S F Bannister declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor P I Carter declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor S S Chandler declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of her husband’s ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor N Dixon declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor A Friend declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of his ownership of privately rented property.)
(Councillor D Hannent declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor P G Heath declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor P S Le Chevalier declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor S M Le Chevalier declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of her ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor S C Manion declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) in Minute No. 47(2) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)