Agenda item - The following Notices of Motion have been submitted by Members for consideration:

(1)       IHRA Definition for Anti-Semitism.  Joint motion on behalf of the Labour & Co-operative, Conservative and Green Groups.  Proposed by Councillor Yates.

 

(2)       Hate Crimes.  Joint motion on behalf of the Labour & Co-operative and Green Groups.  Proposed by Councillor Yates.

 

(3)       Grasscrete.  Proposed by Councillor Bell on behalf of the Conservative Group.

 

(4)       Licence and Insurance Regulations for Delivery Drivers.  Proposed by Councillor Lewry on behalf of the Conservative Group.

 

(5)       Fracking and Exploratory Drilling.  Proposed by Councillor Mac Cafferty on behalf of the Green Group.

 

(6)       Brighton and Hove Brexit Update.  Proposed by Councillor Sykes on behalf of the Green Group.

(1)  IHRA Definition for Anti-Semitism

 

35.16      Note: The Notice of Motion was considered earlier in the meeting and is detailed under Item 27 of the minutes.

 

(2)  Hate Crimes

 

35.17      The joint Notice of Motion as listed in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Daniel on behalf of the Labour & Co-operative and Green Groups.  Councillor Mac Cafferty formally seconded the motion.

 

35.18      The Mayor then put the following motion to the vote:

“This council deplores the negative long term impacts of hate crime across the world, our communities and our city.  We also recognise the complex range of hate crimes which are currently addressed by strong joint working within the Community Safety Partnership.

 

This council calls on the Chief Executive to write to the Community Safety Partnership asking that they consider producing a glossary of terms or definitions which may help all those directly or indirectly affected by, or working to combat, hate crime.”

 

35.19      The Mayor confirmed that the motion had been carried by 28 votes to 10 with 4 abstentions.

 

(3)  Grasscrete

 

35.20      The Notice of Motion as listed in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Bell on behalf of the Conservative Group and seconded by Councillor Barnett.

 

35.21      Councillor Littman moved an amendment on behalf of the Green Group which was seconded by Councillor Knight.

 

35.22      The Mayor noted that the amendment had been accepted by Councillor Bell and put the following motion to the vote:

 

“This Council notes that grass verges add to the aesthetic appeal of numerous neighbourhoods in the city, as well as performing an important role for the city’s ecology.

 

This Council calls on the Chief Executive to bring a report to Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee to consider; measures that will reduce damage done by vehiclesin roadside verges across the city where off road parking is limited. These measures must be considered both environmentally sustainable and hard-wearing in the long term. 

 

This Council also calls on the Chief Executive to write to the Secretary of State, requesting that Brighton & Hove be afforded those powers granted to London Boroughs under the Greater London (General Purposes) Act that prohibit pavement and verge parking.

 

35.23      The Mayor confirmed that the motion as amended had been carried unanimously.

 

35.24      The Mayor noted that the Council meeting had been in session for four hours and in accordance with procedural rule 17 she was obliged to put a closure motion to the vote.

 

35.25      The Mayor put the motion to end the meeting to a vote and confirmed that it had been lost by 17 votes to 20; and therefore she would move to the next item on the agenda.

 

(4)  Licence and Insurance Regulations for Delivery Drivers

 

35.26      The Notice of Motion as listed in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Lewry on behalf of the Conservative Group and seconded by Councillor Miller.

 

35.27      Councillor Mitchell moved an amendment on behalf of the Labour & Co-operative Group which was seconded by Councillor Horan.

 

35.28      The Mayor noted that the amendment had been accepted by Councillor Lewry and put the following motion to the vote:

 

“This Council resolves to request a report be presented to Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee detailing the current regulations governing the use of L-plated motorised scooters for commercial activities, where the police not the council is the enforcing authority.  This report could explore whether there is any further action to ensure commercial businesses are acting within the law and with corporate responsibility thatthe Council and other Authorities can take.”

 

35.29      The Mayor confirmed that the motion as amended had been carried unanimously.

 

(5)  Fracking and Exploratory Drilling

 

35.30      The Notice of Motion as listed in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Mac Cafferty on behalf of the Green Group and seconded by Councillor Littman.

 

35.31      The Mayor then put the following motion to the vote:

 

This Council notes with concern:

Government proposals to allow the exploration phase of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) by letting companies drill without applying for planning permission,

 

-        the proposed reclassification of drilling as ‘Permitted Development’ (PD) - rights designed for home improvements, not major drilling infrastructure,

-           proposals will bring the production phase of fracking under Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP), to be decided centrally by government and the Planning Inspectorate;

-           the dangerous precedent that taking decisions away from local planning authorities would constitute, as it takes planning decisions away from our city’s communities.

 

This Council agrees that Councillors and communities represented in local plans should retain democratic control of local mineral and fossil fuel development.

 

This Council therefore requests that the Chief Executive:

 

(1) Responds to the government consultation, and in writing to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government:

-        expresses concern for so-called ‘fast-track’ fracking permissions for onshore shale gas operations;

-        reaffirms Brighton and Hove City Council’s opposition to fracking;

-        rejects the changes proposed for PD and NSIP as inappropriate, as such proposals will undermine local democracy and accountability; and

-        with the view that local Minerals Planning Authorities retain local control and primacy for all planning decisions at all stages for all types of oil and gas exploration.

 

(2) Writes to the city’s three MPs, asking them to object to the proposals.

 

35.32      The Mayor confirmed that the motion had been carried by 23 votes to 17 with no abstentions.

 

(6)  Brighton and Hove Brexit Update

 

35.33      Note: The Notice of Motion was taken earlier in the meeting as part of the debate under Item 31(2) and is detailed in the minutes under Item 31.