To consider motions from councillors in accordance with Council procedure rule 38.
Motions:
A. Motion to be proposed by Councillor George Levy, seconded by Councillor Peter Dragonetti
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government report entitled The Future Homes Standard 2019 Consultation on changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for new dwellings states that:
We propose introducing in 2020 a meaningful but achievable uplift to energy efficiency standards as a stepping-stone to the Future Homes Standard. The intention is to make new homes more energy efficient and to future-proof them in readiness for low carbon heating systems.
The consultation sets out two options to uplift energy efficiency standards and requirements:
This Council asks that the Leader of the Council writes to the Secretary of State requesting clarity on when local authorities will be able to use either option or stronger measures to ensure developers create better homes.
B. Motion to be proposed by Councillor Alexandrine Kantor, seconded by Councillor David Rouane
Council notes that Trans people face significant disadvantage in society.
Council believes that:
Council therefore resolves to:
C. Motion to be proposed by Councillor Stefan Gawrysiak, seconded by Councillor David Turner
Council supports the application for a 7.5T Environmental weight limit for Henley-on-Thames and a five-mile radius to include villages along the B481. This Environmental Traffic Regulation Orderaims to protect historic buildings, enhance safety for people on narrow pavements, improve air quality in Henley and reduce pollution. It will also protect the surrounding villages by ensuring HGVs stay on the strategic road network.
Minutes:
A. Councillor George Levy withdrew his motion set out on the Council agenda.
B. With the agreement of Council Councillor Alexandrine Kantormoved, and Councillor David Rouane seconded an altered motion as set out below with the deleted word shown by a strikethrough and the additional word shown in bold.
Council notes that Trans people face significant disadvantage in society.
Council believes
respects that:
Council therefore resolves to:
A councillor expressed the view that, whilst well intentioned motion, Council should not spend time discussing matters beyond its remit.
RESOLVED: That Council notes that Trans people face significant disadvantage in society.
Council respects that:
a. Trans men are men, Trans women are women, and that non-binary genders are just as valid.
Council therefore resolves to:
C. Councillor Stefan Gawrysiakmoved, and Councillor David Turner seconded the motion as set out in the agenda at agenda item 10.
Mr David Dickie, a local resident and member of Clean Air for Henley, addressed Council in support of the motion. He stated that action needed to be taken on heavy polluted vehicles travelling through Henley to tackle air pollution in the town.
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 67, which provides for a recorded vote if three members request one, the Chairman called for a recorded vote on the motion which was declared carried with the voting as follows:
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Councillors |
Councillors |
Ken Arlett
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David Bartholomew
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Pieter-Paul Barker
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Robin Bennett
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David Bretherton
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Sam Casey-Rerhaye
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Sue Cooper
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Peter Dragonetti
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Maggie Filipova-Rivers
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Stefan Gawrysiak
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Elizabeth Gillespie
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Sarah Gray
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Victoria Haval
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Kellie Hinton
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Alexandrine Kantor
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Mocky Khan
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George Levy
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Lynn Lloyd
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Axel Macdonald
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Andrea Powell
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Leigh Rawlins
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Jo Robb
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David Rouane
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Anne-Marie Simpson
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Ian Snowdon
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Alan Thompson
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David Turner
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Ian White
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Celia Wilson |
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RESOLVED: That Council supports the application for a 7.5T Environmental weight limit for Henley-on-Thames and a five-mile radius to include villages along the B481. This Environmental Traffic Regulation Orderaims to protect historic buildings, enhance safety for people on narrow pavements, improve air quality in Henley and reduce pollution. It will also protect the surrounding villages by ensuring HGVs stay on the strategic road network.