10.1 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.”
10.2 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.”
10.3 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.”
10.4 Motion in the name of Councillor Alev Cazimoglu
“Social Care is in crisis, and it is decisions made in Downing Street that have brought us to this point. The Prime Minister, Theresa May, must stop turning a blind eye to the problems in social care and address the funding crisis urgently. Cuts to NHS services are compounding the problem.
Since 2010 local authorities social care budgets have been cut by £4.6 billion. In Enfield we have seen our council budget cut by 40%.
Labour has warned time and again of the growing crisis in social Care. The competing pressures of an ageing population and chronic underfunding cannot go on.
This Council should write to Theresa May demanding that she must act now to make sure that councils like Enfield have the money to provide quality social care for all who need it.”
10.5 Motion in the name of Councillor Ayfer Orhan
“We on this side are very proud, that despite the huge cuts from central government we, in Enfield, have been able to keep all 17 libraries within the Borough of Enfield open, whilst other London Authorities have had to cut their Library services. We are spending over 9 million modernising and working with partners to bring our libraries into the 21st Century.
The Council agrees that libraries today in the modern age should not just be places where residents read or borrow books but be a place for the wider community to use and interact with the Council.
This Council agrees with the present strategy and with working with partners and the local community to deliver on the aspirations of the strategy. We further agree that the elected members could be actively engaging with the local community groups to seek volunteers and support our Library staff.
Council agrees to promote its Library Service to local residents.”
10.6 Motion in the name of Councillor Yasemin Brett
“Enfield Council requests the Department for Work and
Pensions and the Conservative government to reconsider rolling out
Universal Credit in Enfield from November 2017.
The start of the rollout in November means that families claiming
Universal Credit for the first time will be left without benefit
payments in the run up to Christmas.
Those switching over to Universal Credit from other existing benefits, will also risk a significant disruption to benefit income at a challenging time of year for low income households.
The DWP and government must be aware that many statutory and voluntary services are closed or operating at a reduced level over the Christmas period and assistance for local families who are in practical and financial difficulty will be exacerbated.
We call on the Leader to write to the Secretary of State to express the opinion of the Council.”
10.7 Motion in the name of Councillor Joanne Laban
“This Council believes that the Mayor of London’s proposals to close Enfield Town and Southgate Police Stations, leaving only one Police Station in our borough are totally unacceptable. Enfield’s geography, size, population and crime levels render these proposals as completely unsatisfactory. The Leader of the Council and the Leader of the Opposition are asked to write jointly to the Mayor of London informing him of this Council’s position and to make a joint statement to the press so that the public are made aware of our opposition to these plans.”
10.8 Motion in the name of Councillor Anne-Marie Pearce
“Enfield’s Deaf Project is under threat as current funding is due to run out in November 2017. More funding is needed to maintain this vital service for Enfield’s deaf community especially as the video at Enfield Council does not work and staff on the reception are not properly trained to meet the deaf community’s needs.
We call on the Council to set up a cross party working group to find the funds to ensure that the Deaf Project can continue in its current format.”
10.9 Motion in the name of Councillor Edward Smith
“Since the four new repairs and maintenance contractors were appointed in May 2015, the Council has striven to improve their performance in the vital role of delivering repairs and planned maintenance to 13,000 council homes. Council is asked to agree with our view that the procurement process and subsequent management of these contracts has been seriously flawed causing great inconvenience to residents.”
Minutes:
10.6 Motion in the name of Councillor Yasemin Brett
Councillor Brett proposed and Councillor Oykener seconded the following motion:
“Enfield Council requests the Department for Work and
Pensions and the Conservative government to reconsider rolling out
Universal Credit in Enfield from November 2017.
The start of the rollout in November means that families claiming
Universal Credit for the first time will be left without benefit
payments in the run up to Christmas.
Those switching over to Universal Credit from other existing benefits, will also risk a significant disruption to benefit income at a challenging time of year for low income households.
The DWP and government must be aware that many statutory and voluntary services are closed or operating at a reduced level over the Christmas period and assistance for local families who are in practical and financial difficulty will be exacerbated.
We call on the Leader to write to the Secretary of State to express the opinion of the Council.”
Following the debate the motion was agreed unanimously.
10.4 Motion in the name of Councillor Alev Cazimoglu
Councillor Alev Cazimoglu moved and Councillor Taylor seconded the following motion:
“Social Care is in crisis, and it is decisions made in Downing Street that have brought us to this point. The Prime Minister, Theresa May, must stop turning a blind eye to the problems in social care and address the funding crisis urgently. Cuts to NHS services are compounding the problem.
Since 2010 local authorities social care budgets have been cut by £4.6 billion. In Enfield we have seen our council budget cut by 40%.
Labour has warned time and again of the growing crisis in social Care. The competing pressures of an ageing population and chronic underfunding cannot go on.
This Council should write to Theresa May demanding that she must act now to make sure that councils like Enfield have the money to provide quality social care for all who need it.”
Following the debate the motion was put to the vote and agreed with the following result.
For: 32
Against: 0
Abstentions: 19
Councillor Oykener declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in this motion. He left the meeting while it was being debated and did not vote on it.
Duration of the time allowed for motions.
The Mayor advised, at this stage of the meeting, that the time available for motions had now elapsed so Council Procedure Rule 9 would apply.
Motions 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9 lapsed under the guillotine arrangements.