Motion L (2007/8)
Councillor Griffith has given notice that he will move in the following terms:
“This council recognises the cultural diversity of Haringey and wishes to celebrate the contribution of the Barbadian community, particularly in the fields of race relations, community and police relations, education, and the judiciary.
This council notes that the proposal for this link has come from the Barbadian Government. The proposal will establish links between a number of schools in the borough, specifically Highgate Wood School and St. Mary’s Primary, and those in Holetown, specifically St James Secondary and Primary Schools. A full programme of cultural events are proposed to promote a mutual understanding of both cultures including, theatrical shows, musicals, school exchange visits, sporting events, and other activities”.
Subsequent to the meeting at which this motion is tabled there shall be no financial burden to the council.
Motion M (2007/8)
Councillor Butcher has given notice that he will move in the following terms:
“This Council,
Notes the unanimous cross-party support for emergency motion J passed by this Council on 18th February 2008 calling on the government to act to reverse plans to close Post Offices in Haringey.
Further notes the new and innovative plans by Essex County Council to rescue its Post Offices.
Believes that Haringey Council can also have a positive approach to help to save Post Offices in Haringey
And resolves to,
a) Look more closely at the Essex CC plans to see whether these may be adopted in Haringey.
b) Contact the Post Office to discuss options open to the Council and request financial information of threatened Post Offices.
c) Support threatened Post Offices by providing Council services in Post Offices in Haringey”.
Motion N (2007/8)
Councillor Alexander has given notice that she will move in the following terms:
“This Council notes:
· that 16 and 17 year olds can leave school, get married, have a full-time job and must pay taxes on their income, and can join the armed forces, but are not allowed to vote in public elections;
· that 16 and 17 year olds have been calling for the right to vote for many years through the Votes at 16 coalition;
· that disconnection between young people and the political establishment is growing.
· the continuing good work by Haringey’s youth parliament and its members
This Council believes:
· that young people are interested in politics and have valid views on issues that affect them;
· that 16 and 17 year olds are adults and that all adults should have the right to vote in public elections;
· that refusing to allow 16 and 17 year olds to vote is likely to further depress turnout and encourage young people to give up on formal political structures.
This Council resolves:
· to support the moves to lower the voting age for all public elections to 16;
· calls on the Government to establish the Youth Citizenship Commission with a clear remit to develop the necessary framework for reducing the voting age to 16.
· for the leader of the Council to write to Bridget Prentice MP, minister in charge of reform in electoral administration, to show the Council’s commitment to pushing for votes for 16 and 17 year old and requesting that the government seriously considers decreasing the voting age”.
Minutes:
At this point the meeting agreed to the variation of the order of business on the agenda.
Motion L (2007/08)
The meeting agreed to accept an alteration to the Motion in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.9, which was circulated with the second despatch of papers. The text of the alteration is shown in the last paragraph.
Itwas movedby Councillor Griffithand secondedby CouncillorGmmh Rahman Khan that:
“This Council recognises the cultural diversity of Haringey and wishes to celebrate the contribution of the Barbadian community, particularly in the fields of race relations, community and police relations, education, and the judiciary.
This Council notes that the proposal for this link has come from the Barbadian Government. The proposal will establish links between a number of schools in the Borough, specifically Highgate Wood School and St. Mary’s Primary, and those in Holetown, specifically St James Secondary and Primary Schools. A full programme of cultural events are proposed to promote a mutual understanding of both cultures including, theatrical shows, musicals, school exchange visits, sporting events, and other activities.
Subsequent to the meeting at which this motion is tabled there shall be no financial burden to the Council.
It is resolved that this Council recognises and approves a linking arrangement between Holetown in Barbados and Haringey”
The Motion was put to the vote and declared CARRIED unanimously.
Motion M (2007/08)
Councillor Bevan having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item took no part in the debate or votes.
Itwas movedby Councillor Butcherand secondedby CouncillorOatway that:
‘This Council,
Notes the unanimous cross-party support for Emergency Motion J passed by this Council on 18 February 2008 calling on the Government to act to reverse plans to close Post Offices in Haringey.
Further notes the new and innovative plans by Essex County Council to rescue its Post Offices.
Believes that Haringey Council can also have a positive approach to help to save Post Offices in Haringey
And resolves to,
a) Look more closely at the Essex CC plans to see whether these may be adopted in Haringey.
b) Contact the Post Office to discuss options open to the Council and request financial information of threatened Post Offices.
c) Support threatened Post Offices by providing Council services in Post Offices in Haringey.
An amendment was moved by Councillor Bob Harris and seconded by Councillor Meehan that :
· Insert a new point d) to read “Call upon the post office to be open and transparent in its consultation process and to examine more innovative ways of using post offices, bearing in mind their role in providing a public service”
On being put to the vote there were 28 in favour of the amendment and 26 against and it was declared carried.
The substantive motion as amended was then put to the vote and was declared CARRIED unanimously.
‘This Council,
Notes the unanimous cross-party support for Emergency Motion J passed by this Council on 18 February 2008 calling on the Government to act to reverse plans to close Post Offices in Haringey.
Further notes the new and innovative plans by Essex County Council to rescue its Post Offices.
Believes that Haringey Council can also have a positive approach to help to save Post Offices in Haringey
And resolves to,
a) Look more closely at the financial viability of the Essex CC plans to see whether these may be adopted in Haringey.
b) Contact the Post Office to discuss options open to the Council and request financial information of threatened Post Offices.
c) Examine supporting threatened Post Offices by providing Council services in Post Offices in Haringey.
d) Call upon the Post Office to be open and transparent in its consultation process and to examine more innovative ways of using post offices, bearing in mind their role in providing a public service.
Motion N (2007/08): This item fell as it was after 22.00 hours.
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