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is not moved by the Member who gave notice thereof it shall, unless postponed by consent of the Council, be treated as withdrawn and shall not be moved without fresh notice.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 B J Glayzer will move:
"This council calls upon the Portfolio Holder for Access and Licensing to raise with Kent County Council the need for additional traffic calming measures by way of speed humps and, or 20mph speed buffering zones for Barton Road and Frith Road. This motion has been bought to attention due to increased tensions and discussions raised with constituents of the Tower Hamlets ward at the neighbourhood forum."
(2) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor A F Richardson will move:
“This Council asserts that we are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country. Dover District Council condemns racism, xenophobia and hate crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable.
Dover District Council will work to ensure local bodies and programmes have the support and resources needed to fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.
The members of the Council reassure all people living in Dover District that they are valued members of our community.”
(3) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor P M Brivio will move:
“This Council calls on Government to reconsider its transitional arrangements for women born on or after 6 April 1951, so that women do not live in hardship due to pension changes they were not told of until it was too late to make alternative arrangements, and to make fair transitional state pension arrangements for all women born on or after that date.”
(4) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor P Walker will move:
“This Council will examine means of utilising Section 215 notices in more beneficial ways to further enhance both our regeneration programme and shopping areas and to support small businesses in this District.”
(5) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor A S Pollitt will move:
“This Council resolves to buy back the property known as the former Regent Cinema and agrees to work with any future purchaser and the council's partners to improve the building's appearance, not only of the seafront facade but also when seen from Sondes Road and South Street and the properties in those streets.”
Minutes:
(1) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor B J Glayzer gave notice of his intention to move the following Motion:
"This council calls upon the Portfolio Holder for Access and Licensing to raise with Kent County Council the need for additional traffic calming measures by way of speed humps and, or 20mph speed buffering zones for Barton Road and Frith Road. This motion has been bought to attention due to increased tensions and discussions raised with constituents of the Tower Hamlets ward at the neighbourhood forum."
The Motion was duly seconded by Councillor A F Richardson.
An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor M R Eddy and duly seconded by Councillor P M Brivio as followed:
“This council calls upon the Portfolio Holder for Access and Licensing to raise with Kent County Council yet again the need for additional traffic calming measures in Barton Road and Frith Road.”
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.7, Councillor B J Glayzer with the consent of his seconder and the meeting agreed to accept the Amendment.
The Portfolio Holder for Access and Licensing, Councillor N J Collor, indicated to the meeting that while he would be prepared to raise this matter with Kent County Council there was a role for County Councillors in taking up such matters with Kent Highways.
On being put to the meeting, the Substantive Motion was CARRIED and it was:
RESOLVED: This council calls upon the Portfolio Holder for Access and Licensing to raise with Kent County Council yet again the need for additional traffic calming measures in Barton Road and Frith Road.
(2) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor A F Richardson gave notice of his intention to move the following Motion:
“This Council asserts that we are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country.
Dover District Council condemns racism, xenophobia and hate crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable. Dover District Council will work to ensure local bodies and programmes have the support and resources needed to fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.
The members of the Council reassure all people living in Dover District that they are valued members of our community.”
The Motion was duly seconded by Councillor T A Bond.
Members discussed the importance of tackling all racism, including anti-Semitism, and not allowing hate to become acceptable in any form.
On being put to the meeting, the Motion was CARRIED and it was:
RESOLVED: This Council asserts that we are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country.
Dover District Council condemns racism, xenophobia and hate crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable. Dover District Council will work to ensure local bodies and programmes have the support and resources needed to fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.
The members of the Council reassure all people living in Dover District that they are valued members of our community.
Prior to the commencement of the next item of business, the Chairman asked the Director of Governance to provide guidance on how provisions of the Code of Conduct might be engaged for Members either directly affected by the Motion or those indirectly affected through an associated person affected by the Motion.
(3) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor P M Brivio gave notice of her intention to move the following Motion:
“This Council calls on Government to reconsider its transitional arrangements for women born on or after 6 April 1951, so that women do not live in hardship due to pension changes they were not told of until it was too late to make alternative arrangements, and to make fair transitional state pension arrangements for all women born on or after that date.”
The Motion was duly seconded by Councillor P J Hawkins.
On being put to the meeting, the Motion was CARRIED and it was:
RESOLVED: This Council calls on Government to reconsider its transitional arrangements for women born on or after 6 April 1951, so that women do not live in hardship due to pension changes they were not told of until it was too late to make alternative arrangements, and to make fair transitional state pension arrangements for all women born on or after that date.
(The Vice-Chairman was in the Chair for this item of business in the absence of the Chairman.)
(Councillor S F Bannister declared an Other Significant Interest (OSI) in this item by reason of his wife being affected by the pension changes and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of that item of business.)
(Councillor T A Bond declared an Other Significant Interest (OSI) in this item by reason of his wife being affected by the pension changes and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of that item of business.)
(Councillor P I Carter declared an Other Significant Interest (OSI) in this item by reason of a family member being affected by the pension changes and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of that item of business.)
(Councillor S S Chandler declared an Other Significant Interest (OSI) in this item by reason of being directly affected by the pension changes and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of that item of business.)
(Councillor N J Collor declared an Other Significant Interest (OSI) in this item by reason of a family member being affected by the pension changes and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of that item of business.)
(Councillor A Friend declared an Other Significant Interest (OSI) in this item by reason of a close associate being affected by the pension changes and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of that item of business.)
(Councillor S Hill declared an Other Significant Interest (OSI) in this item by reason of being directly affected by the pension changes and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of that item of business.)
(Councillor K E Morris declared an Other Significant Interest (OSI) in this item by reason of a family member being affected by the pension changes and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of that item of business.)
(4) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor P Walker gave notice of his intention to move the following Motion:
“This Council will examine means of utilising Section 215 notices in more beneficial ways to further enhance both our regeneration programme and shopping areas and to support small businesses in this District.”
The Motion was duly seconded by Councillor M R Eddy.
Councillor P A Watkins proposed that the Chief Executive be requested to update to a future meeting on what is being done to utilise Section 215 notices.
Councillor P Walker, with the consent of his seconder, agreed to accept the proposed update from the Chief Executive.
RESOLVED: That the Chief Executive be requested to provide an update to a future meeting on what the Council was doing to utilise Section 215 notices.
(The Chairman resumed the Chair at the commencement of this item of business.)
(5) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor A S Pollitt gave notice of his intention to move the following Motion:
“This Council resolves to buy back the property known as the former Regent Cinema and agrees to work with any future purchaser and the council's partners to improve the building's appearance, not only of the seafront facade but also when seen from Sondes Road and South Street and the properties in those streets.”
The Motion was duly seconded by Councillor P J Hawkins.
Councillor P A Watkins proposed that as the Scrutiny (Policy and Performance) Committee would be receiving a petition on this matter in September 2016, it would be more appropriate to wait for the outcome of that meeting.
Councillor A S Pollitt, with the consent of his seconder, agreed to withdraw his Motion until after the Scrutiny (Policy and Performance) Committee had received the petition in respect of the Regent Cinema.
It was confirmed that he could resubmit his Motion to a future meeting.
RESOLVED: That the Motion be withdrawn to allow the Scrutiny (Policy and Performance) Committee to consider the petition in respect of the Regent Cinema.