13.1 Motion in the name of Councillor Joanne Laban
“Enfield Council believes that air quality is an important issue in our borough. However the Mayor of London’s proposal to extend the Ultra-Low Emission Zone to the North Circular is not the solution that Enfield requires. Enfield Council agrees to seek alternative measures that will make a real difference to Enfield residents.”
13.2 Motion in the name of Councillor Doug Taylor
“Council notes the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower and believes that lessons must be learnt for the future by Government and all landlords.
1) The public inquiry must have broad term of reference and be supported by the victims and their families of the fire.
2) Government should use the recommendations of the inquiry to improve regulation of buildings and building works.
3) Government should provide full funding to Councils and registered social landlords to implement fully the recommendations of the inquiry.
4) Private sector landlords and other providers off accommodation should equally be required to implement any findings of the inquiry relevant to their sector.”
13.3 Motion in the name of Councillor Krystle Fonyonga
“This Council believes that the Government should lift the public sector pay cap and to fully finance the increase in salaries. The Leader of the Council and the Leader of the Opposition are asked to write to the Prime Minister informing her of this Council’s position.”
13.4 Motion in the name of Councillor Ayfer Orhan
“Now that Theresa May faces a revolt over her education policy by her own MP’s perhaps she will finally listen. So far she has failed to listen to professionals in the education sector and to Enfield parents who have called for ‘Fairer Funding’ for all schools. This Council asks Cllr Orhan to continue her campaign in highlighting to our residents of the financial risks to struggling schools in Enfield of the Governments policy and to write once again to the Minster responsible for schools and demand extra money for all schools in Enfield.”
13.5 Motion in the name of Councillor Yasemin Brett
The NHS was founded on July 5th 1948 and in this founding month is a reminder to us of what the best of British really means - free publicly funded health care for all its citizens at the point of need.
The health economy needs to be adequately funded and Enfield suffers from a low funding level.
As we approach the 70th year of its founding, in both financial and recruitment terms the NHS faces major challenges. Services must remain public not profit driven. Integration between social care and health needs to work for the user. A new focus on mental health is required and must be funded at parity with the other health services.
The NHS is a uniting institution for all of us culturally and across the generations deserving our full attention this year.
13.6 Motion in the name of Councillor Vicki Pite
“The Mayor of London launched The London Borough of Culture competition at the start of this month. The process of submitting an application will bring together Enfield's Cultural organisations and build on the good work done through Enfield Festivals and Events. There is so much to celebrate about Culture in Enfield including Europe’s most inclusive theatre at Chickenshed, accessibility and participation at Millfield, rich heritage and award winning organic farming at Forty Hall and community led Festivals and Events in parks across the borough. Along with our Museums, Theatres, Community Cinema, Community Arts Organisations, Jazz and Blues Clubs, Choirs, Orchestras and Enfield Music Service we have what it takes to make us London's Borough of Culture. This Council unanimously supports the bid.”
13.7 Motion in the name of Councillor Ertan Hurer
“The tragic events of the Grenfell Tower fire has highlighted the important issue of Council’s not being fully aware of who is living in these tower blocks. This has meant that the true number of the people living there before the fire may never be known. Enfield Council in response resolves to carry out an inspection of both residential and commercial properties to ensure that the terms of the tenancies are complied with so that we can be assured that in future the consequences of any fire or other disaster in council owned property can be dealt with as effectively and quickly as possible.”
13.8 Motion in the name of Councillor Ertan Hurer
“The Opposition Group would like to congratulate Councillor Bambos Charalambous on being elected MP for Enfield Southgate whose views on remaining within the European Union are well known. In contradiction to his publicly stated views, he chose to abstain on the amendment to the Queen’s Speech proposed by his colleague Chuka Umunna MP calling for continued access to the single market and staying in the Customs Union. This shows a shocking level of hypocrisy and the Council calls on him to apologise to the people of Enfield who voted for him forthwith.”
13.9 Motion in the name of Councillor Alan Sitkin
“This Council had been deeply opposed to the DWP’s (Department for Work and Pensions) previous plans to shut the Edmonton Fore Street Job Centre Plus (JCP) and is delighted that our efforts lobbying Government and JCP – and inducing other local authorities to do the same – has had the effect of getting the DWP to reverse this ill-conceived decision. To ensure JCP permanent presence in Enfield’s most deprived neighbourhoods, the Council authorises the leaders of the majority and minority group to write a joint letter of the Secretary of State asking that any future decisions regarding the allocation of JCP assets in Enfield should be in discussion with and agreement by the Council.”
Minutes:
13.2 Motion in the name of Councillor Doug Taylor
Councillor Taylor moved and Councillor Chibah seconded the following motion:
“Council notes the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower and believes that lessons must be learnt for the future by Government and all landlords.
1. The public inquiry must have broad term of reference and be supported by the victims and their families of the fire.
2. Government should use the recommendations of the inquiry to improve regulation of buildings and building works.
3. Government should provide full funding to Councils and registered social landlords to implement fully the recommendations of the inquiry.
4. Private sector landlords and other providers off accommodation should equally be required to implement any findings of the inquiry relevant to their sector.”
Following the debate the motion was agreed unanimously.
13.3 Motion in the name of Councillor Krystle Fonyonga
Councillor Fonyonga moved and Councillor Achilleas Georgiou seconded the following motion:
“This Council believes that the Government should lift the public sector pay cap and to fully finance the increase in salaries. The Leader of the Council and the Leader of the Opposition are asked to write to the Prime Minister informing her of this Council’s position.”
Following the debate the motion was put to the vote and agreed with the following result:
For: 30
Against: 18
Abstentions: 0
13.9 Motion in the name of Councillor Alan Sitkin
Councillor Sitkin moved and Councillor Ekechi seconded the following motion:
“This Council had been deeply opposed to the DWP’s (Department for Work and Pensions) previous plans to shut the Edmonton Fore Street Job Centre Plus (JCP) and is delighted that our efforts lobbying Government and JCP – and inducing other local authorities to do the same – has had the effect of getting the DWP to reverse this ill-conceived decision. To ensure JCP permanent presence in Enfield’s most deprived neighbourhoods, the Council authorises the leaders of the majority and minority group to write a joint letter of the Secretary of State asking that any future decisions regarding the allocation of JCP assets in Enfield should be in discussion with and agreement by the Council.”
Following the debate the motion was agreed unanimously.
13.4 Motion in the name of Councillor Ayfer Orhan
Councillor Orhan moved and Councillor Pite seconded the following motion:
“Now that Theresa May faces a revolt over her education policy by her own MP’s perhaps she will finally listen. So far she has failed to listen to professionals in the education sector and to Enfield parents who have called for ‘Fairer Funding’ for all schools. This Council asks Cllr Orhan to continue her campaign in highlighting to our residents of the financial risks to struggling schools in Enfield of the Governments policy and to write once again to the minster responsible for schools and demand extra money for all schools in Enfield.”
Following the debate the motion was put to the vote and agreed with the following result.
For: 28
Against: 16
Abstentions: 0
Motions 13.1, 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 13.8 lapsed under the guillotine arrangements.