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is not moved by the Member who gave notice thereof it shall, unless postponed by consent of the Council, be treated as withdrawn and shall not be moved without fresh notice.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 D A Sargent will move:
"This Council recognises and notes the continuing problems that many people in the District living in private rented sector accommodation face due to poor maintenance of properties and uncertainty of how long they will be able to remain in their homes because of short term tenancies.
This Council agrees to request that the government Housing Minister introduces as soon as practical more robust regulation of the Private Rental sector, to increase building maintenance standards and to encourage more responsible landlords and to seriously consider introducing some form of rent control.”
(2) In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor S J Jones will move:
“Council believes that bidders for Council contracts should be asked to account for their past tax record, using the standards in Procurement Policy Note 03/14, rather than the lower standards in the recent regulations. Council calls for the Council's procurement procedures to be amended to require all companies bidding for Council contracts to self-certify that they are fully tax-compliant in line with central government practice, using the standards in PPN 03/14, applying to contracts of the size specified.
Council asks the Cabinet to publicise this policy and to report on its implementation annually for the next three years.”
Minutes:
(1) Motion from Councillor D A Sargent
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor D A Sargent gave notice of his intention to move the following Motion:
"This Council recognises and notes the continuing problems that many people in the District living in private rented sector accommodation face due to poor maintenance of properties and uncertainty of how long they will be able to remain in their homes because of short term tenancies.
This Council agrees to request that the government Housing Minister introduces as soon as practical more robust regulation of the Private Rental sector, to increase building maintenance standards and to encourage more responsible landlords and to seriously consider introducing some form of rent control.”
The Motion was duly seconded by Councillor P M Brivio.
An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor F J W Scales and duly seconded as followed:
"While recognising the work that the Government is already doing this Council requests that the Government Housing Minister introduces as soon as practical more robust regulation of the Private Rental sector, to increase building maintenance standards and to encourage more responsible landlords.”
Councillor F J W Scales made a Personal Explanation in respect of his speech to the AMENDMENT.
On being put to the meeting, the AMENDMENT was LOST.
On being put to the meeting, the original Motion was CARRIED.
RESOLVED: This Council recognises and notes the continuing problems that many people in the District living in private rented sector accommodation face due to poor maintenance of properties and uncertainty of how long they will be able to remain in their homes because of short term tenancies.
This Council agrees to request that the government Housing Minister introduces as soon as practical more robust regulation of the Private Rental sector, to increase building maintenance standards and to encourage more responsible landlords and to seriously consider introducing some form of rent control.
(Councillor P I Carter declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Minute No. 80 (Motion (1)) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor S S Chandler declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Minute No. 80 (Motion (1)) by reason of her husband’s ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor A Friend declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Minute No. 80 (Motion (1)) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor D Hannent declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Minute No. 80 (Motion (1)) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor P G Heath declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Minute No. 80 (Motion (1)) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor N S Kenton declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Minute No. 80 (Motion (1)) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor S C Manion declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Minute No. 80 (Motion (1)) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
(Councillor P A Watkins declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Minute No. 80 (Motion (1)) by reason of his ownership of rented property.)
At the conclusion of the item of business the Chairman of the Council returned to the Chair for the remaining items of business.
(2) Motion from Councillor S J Jones
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, Councillor S J Jones gave notice of her intention to move the following Motion:
“Council believes that bidders for Council contracts should be asked to account for their past tax record, using the standards in Procurement Policy Note 03/14, rather than the lower standards in the recent regulations. Council calls for the Council's procurement procedures to be amended to require all companies bidding for Council contracts to self-certify that they are fully tax-compliant in line with central government practice, using the standards in PPN 03/14, applying to contracts of the size specified.
Council asks the Cabinet to publicise this policy and to report on its implementation annually for the next three years.”
The Motion was duly seconded by Councillor M R Eddy.
On there being an equality of votes, the Chairman used her second casting vote against the Motion, whereupon the Motion was LOST.