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To sign the minutes of the Extraordinary and Ordinary meetings held on 12 October 2010.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the Extraordinary and Ordinary meetings of Council held on 12 October 2010 were taken as read and signed as correct.
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Official Communications Minutes: The Council sent their best wishes to Councillor David Morrish who was currently unwell.
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Planning Committee - 1 November 2010 PDF 110 KB Minutes: The minutes of the Planning Committee of 1 November 2010 were taken as read.
Members declared the following personal interests:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 1 November 2010 be received.
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Planning Committee - 6 December 2010 PDF 116 KB Minutes: The minutes of the Planning Committee of 6 December 2010 were taken as read.
Members declared the following personal (*prejudicial) interests and left the meeting where appropriate:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee of 6 December 2010 be received.
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Licensing Committee - 30 November 2010 PDF 91 KB Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Committee of 30 November 2010 were taken as read.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Licensing Committee of 30 November be received and, where appropriate, adopted.
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Scrutiny Committee - Community - 9 November 2010 PDF 113 KB Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Scrutiny Committee – Community were taken as read.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Scrutiny Committee – Community be received.
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Scrutiny Committee - Economy - 11 November 2010 PDF 99 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Scrutiny Committee – Economy of 11 November 2010 were taken as read.
Members declared the following personal interests:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Scrutiny Committee - Economy of 11 November 2010 be received.
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Scrutiny Committee - Resources - 24 November 2010 PDF 63 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Scrutiny Committee – Resources of 24 November 2010 were taken as read.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Scrutiny Committee – Resources of 24 November 2010 be received.
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Executive - 23 November 2010 PDF 82 KB Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Executive of 23 November 2010 were taken as read.
Members declared the following personal (*prejudicial) interests and left the meeting where appropriate.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Executive of 23 November 2010 be received and, where appropriate, adopted.
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Executive - 7 December 2010 PDF 85 KB Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Executive of 7 December 2010 were taken as read.
Members declared the following personal interests:
In relation to Minute 123 (New Executive Arrangements under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007) it was agreed that the proposed revised wording to the Constitution to reflect the changes be submitted to Council for approval.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Executive of 7 December 2010 be received and, where appropriate, adopted.
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Notice of Motion by Councillor Mrs Henson under Standing Order No. 6. “The proposal of Devon County Council to switch off street lighting in the City for part of the night time has raised a good deal of concern with residents in the City. Whilst the contribution this would make to the financial savings required of the County Council and the reduction in energy consumption it would provide, is acknowledged, it is important that full and meaningful public consultation is undertaken before any decision is taken.
The City Council therefore requests Devon County Council to embark on a thorough consultation with members of the public, businesses and the City Council on its proposal before determining what action to take.” Minutes: Councillor Mrs Henson, seconded by Councillor Taghdissian, moved a Notice of Motion in the following terms:
“The proposal of Devon County Council to switch off street lighting in the City for part of the night time has raised a good deal of concern with residents in the City. Whilst the contribution this would make to the financial savings required of the County Council and the reduction in energy consumption it would provide, is acknowledged, it is important that full and meaningful public consultation is undertaken before any decision is taken.
The City Council therefore requests Devon County Council to embark on a thorough consultation with members of the public, businesses and the City Council on its proposal before determining what action to take.”
Councillor Mrs Henson expressed particular concern about the impact of the proposal on younger residents of the city, including students, who were more likely to be out late at night. She felt that the proposals were in conflict with the aspiration to create a “café culture” in the City.
Councillor Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Edwards, proposed an amendment to the second sentence of the Notice of Motion to read: "Whilst part-night lighting will -
- all in accord with the aims of Exeter’s Green Infrastructure Strategy, it is important that full and meaningful public consultation is undertaken before any decision is taken." In proposing the amendment, Councillor Macdonald stated that she was not wishing to detract from the intention of the original motion but to augment the points made. Whilst acknowledging some environmental benefits, other members commented on the detrimental effect the proposals would have on safety and security in the City.
The proposed amendment was put to the vote and carried and the substantive motion was amended accordingly.
Councillor Hobden, seconded by Councillor Fullam, proposed a further amendment in the following terms:-
“The proposal of Devon County Council to switch off street lighting in the City for part of the night time in order both to make financial savings and to reduce our carbon footprint has raised concern with residents in the City.
Exeter City Council notes that delay in reducing CO2 emissions or failing to reduce them will incur further penalties according to current legislation resulting in progressively increased costs to the environment and to the Council Taxpayer.
This Council therefore resolves to seek urgent consultation with Devon County Council to agree details of the proposal’s implementation so as to produce the best and safest outcome for the people of Exeter.”
Cllr Hobden stated that, whilst not in conflict with the amended motion, the further amendment recognised that Devon County Council had already taken the decision regarding a reduction in street lighting, along with many other local authorities throughout the country. The amendment sought to emphasise the impact of failing to reduce ... view the full minutes text for item 76. |