To consider motions from councillors in accordance with Council procedure rule 38.
(1) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Ian White, seconded by Councillor Alan Thompson:
That Council agrees the principle that all new housing planning permissions of more than 75 Homes should be provided with an on-site publicly available defibrillator and asks officers to explore whether it is feasible to bring forward the necessary planning policies to achieve this.
(2) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Lynn Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Felix Bloomfield:
That Council asks officers to investigate opportunities to better promote the River Thames for tourism and leisure activities for all residents especially young people in the district.
(3) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Anna Badcock, seconder to be notified:
That Council recognises the important contribution made by our local health services and requests that the leader writes to the Clinical Commissioning Group to re-state our support for continued joint working with the district council.
(4) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Paul Harrison, seconder to be notified:
That Council asks officers to investigate opportunities for adopting new digital communication channels to provide residents with regular updates as part of the council’s long term technology strategy. Officers are asked to consider the scope for joint working with a range of partners, such as parish councils and Oxfordshire County Council, to develop an integrated approach to provision of community information across the district.
(5) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Bill Service, seconder to be notified:
That Council recognises the important contribution made by our local police force and requests that the leader writes to the police and crime commissioner to re-state our support for continued joint working with the district council on community safety issues for our residents.
(6) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Toby Newman, seconder to be notified:
That Council agrees the principle that all major planning applications should consider options to facilitate cycle hire schemes where appropriate and asks officers to consider whether it is feasible to bring forward the formal planning policies that would be necessary to achieve this.
(7) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Caroline Newton, seconder to be notified:
That Council asks the leader to write to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to urge the Government to intensify pressure on manufacturers to reduce the production of non-recyclable plastic.
Minutes:
A. Motion proposed by Councillor Ian White, seconded by Councillor Alan Thompson:
“That Council agrees the principle that all new housing planning permissions of more than 75 Homes should be provided with an on-site publicly available defibrillator and asks officers to explore whether it is feasible to bring forward the necessary planning policies to achieve this”.
Mrs Mantle addressed Council in support of the motion. The provision of more accessible defibrillators in residential areas will increase the chances of survival.
Councillors expressed support for the motion. Housing and population growth necessitated an increase in the availability of defibrillators. This provision would make a positive impact on survival rates and assist the ambulance service and medical professionals.
RESOLVED:
That Council agrees the principle that all new housing planning permissions of more than 75 Homes should be provided with an on-site publicly available defibrillator and asks officers to explore whether it is feasible to bring forward the necessary planning policies to achieve this.
B. Motion proposed by Councillor Lynn Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Felix Bloomfield:
“That Council asks officers to investigate opportunities to better promote the River Thames for tourism and leisure activities for all residents especially young people in the district””.
Councillors highlighted the many activities and options available for tourism and leisure activities on the River Thames. A number raised concern regarding access from rural areas, slipways access, overgrown vegetation on the banks of the river and the need for more and improved moorings.
RESOLVED:
That Council asks officers to investigate opportunities to better promote the River Thames for tourism and leisure activities for all residents especially young people in the district.
C. Motion proposed by Councillor Anna Badcock, seconded by Councillor Nigel Champken-Woods:
“That Council recognises the important contribution made by our local health services and requests that the leader writes to the Clinical Commissioning Group to re-state our support for continued joint working with the district council”.
With the consent of Council, the mover and seconder of the original motion accepted amended wording to include reference to joint working with the county council.
Councillors noted that an improved working relationship between the sectors could assist with a better understanding of the needs of residents.
RESOLVED:
That Council recognises the important contribution made by our local health services and requests that the leader writes to the Clinical Commissioning Group to re-state our support for continued joint working with the district council and county council.
D. Motion proposed by Councillor Ian Snowdon, with the agreement of Council in the absence of Councillor Paul Harrison, seconded by Councillor Toby Newman:
RESOLVED:
That Council asks officers to investigate opportunities for adopting new digital communication channels to provide residents with regular updates as part of the council’s long term technology strategy. Officers are asked to consider the scope for joint working with a range of partners, such as parish councils and Oxfordshire County Council, to develop an integrated approach to provision of community information across the district.
E. Motion proposed by Councillor Bill Service, seconded by Councillor Lynn Lloyd:
“That Council recognises the important contribution made by our local police force and requests that the leader writes to the police and crime commissioner to re-state our support for continued joint working with the district council on community safety issues for our residents”.
Councillors noted the important initiatives introduced as a result of joint working on the Community Safety Partnership including Pub Watch and Drink Watch.
RESOLVED:
That Council recognises the important contribution made by our local police force and requests that the leader writes to the police and crime commissioner to re-state our support for continued joint working with the district council on community safety issues for our residents.
F. Motion proposed by Councillor Toby Newman, seconded by Councillor David Nimmo-Smith:
Councillors highlighted the need to encourage more cycling as part of a sustainable transport policy with associated health benefits.
RESOLVED:
That Council agrees the principle that all major planning applications should
consider options to facilitate cycle hire schemes where appropriate and asks
officers to consider whether it is feasible to bring forward the formal planning
policies that would be necessary to achieve this.
G. Motion proposed by Councillor Caroline Newton, seconded by Councillor David Dodds:
“That Council asks the leader to write to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to urge the Government to intensify pressure on manufacturers to reduce the production of non-recyclable plastic”.
Whilst supporting the motion a number of councillors raised the following points:
· problems arose with discarded plastics which impact on the environment and wildlife;
· non-recyclable plastics are incinerated to provide energy;
· there remains public confusion regarding which plastics are recyclable
RESOLVED: That Council asks the leader to write to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to urge the Government to intensify pressure on manufacturers to reduce the production of non-recyclable plastic.