Agenda item

13.1    Motion in the name of Councillor Laban

 

“This Chamber agrees that the new Administration has fallen at the first hurdle by the announcement that the Annual Town Show will not be held.

 

This Council has no confidence in the leader of the council because if the administration cannot facilitate a long-standing event such as the Annual Town Show it is not competent enough to deal with the complex challenges our borough faces over the next four years.”

 

13.2    Motion in the name of Councillor Alessandro Georgiou

 

“For all future international tournaments, the St. George’s Flag should have a prominent place within the chamber whilst the England team is still in the tournament.”

 

13.3    Motion in the name of Councillor Barry

 

“The results of the recent election in Winchmore Hill once more showed that our residents support the Cycle Enfield scheme.  Opposition candidates made this an election issue and their share of the vote decreased by 8.5%.

 

We ask that the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet members for Community Safety & Public Health, the Environment and Economic Regeneration & Business do all they can to ensure that the other parts of this scheme are built at soon as possible so that other parts of the borough can also benefit from the advantages it brings.”

 

13.4   Motion in the name of Councillor Laban

 

The officers who work in the group offices do an exceptional job supporting past and present councillors. Enfield Council wishes to thank officers in both groups for their tireless dedication to the borough and its residents over many years. Their work has been greatly appreciated by councillors and residents.

 

13.5   Motion in the name of Councillor Laban

 

Enfield Council is committed to delivering fairness and equality. However, it currently has one of the highest levels of nepotism in Local Government. This council agrees to deliver on its promise to tackling inequality by reducing the level of nepotism that exists within the organisation. This act will give a strong signal to the local community as well as Officers that we are truly committed to delivering fairness and equality.

 

13.6    Motion in the name of Councillor Maguire

 

“The LGA has estimated that councils face a funding gap of £7.8 billion by 2025 – just to maintain current service levels.  By 2020, the Government will have cut a staggering £16 billion from core funding since 2010.  Here in Enfield, the Government has cut £161 million from our funding since 2010 with yet more to come.

 

These massive cuts threaten Enfield Council’s ability to deliver the services that the people of Enfield, whether residents or running businesses, expect and deserve.

 

This Council believes that this punitive action by this Government against local authorities shows a callous disregard for the young, sick, elderly and vulnerable who rely on council services to have a decent quality of life. 

 

This Council supports the LGA campaign – Moving the Conversation On – to build the case for long-term, sustained investment in local government as the way forward to restore Enfield and other councils to a strong and stable financial footing.”

 

13.7    Motion in the name of Councillor Susan Erbil

 

“As schools prepare to return after the summer, Enfield Council continues to be concerned about the immense pressure on our schools as a result of the Conservative government’s policies and austerity agenda.

 

The latest analysis by the Institute for Fiscal studies has shown that schools in England have been cut in real terms by 8% per pupil since 2010. Rising pupil numbers - and cuts to local authorities and sixth form funding - have seen a real-term reduction in school spending.

 

England's schools are also facing a ‘severe shortage’ of teachers. According to the Education Policy Institute (EPI), bigger class sizes and more subjects taught by staff without a relevant degree is now the norm.

 

Our schools are in a vulnerable state. Whilst teachers and all staff are working hard to support our young people, the Conservative government is doing everything it can to make it as difficult as possible.

 

The real effect of budget cuts on education goes beyond and extends to the life of younger people after school. That is why Enfield Council calls on the government to reverse policies which are causing pressure on our schools; to invest adequately; and provide the support our schools need to teach our young people.”

 

13.8    Motion in the name of Councillor Orhan

 

“This council notes:

 

Though slavery was abolished in the UK in 1833, there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. Figures from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) suggest that there are more than 40 million people in modern slavery across the world, with nearly 25 million held in forced labour.

There were 3805 victims of modern slavery identified in the UK in 2016. A rising number but still well below the 10,000 and 13,000 potential victims estimated by the Home Office.

 

Modern Slavery is happening nationwide. Traffickers and slave masters use whatever means they have at their disposal to coerce, deceive and force individuals into a life of abuse, servitude and inhumane treatment. This can include sexual and criminal exploitation.

 

This council believes:

 

That action needs to be taken to raise awareness of modern slavery and the fact that it is happening all over the UK.

That the current support for victims is not sufficient and needs to go beyond the 45 days they are currently given by the government.

That councils have an important role to play in ensuring their contracts and supplies don't contribute to modern day slavery and exploitation.

This council resolves:

 

To adopt the Co-operative Party's Charter against Modern Slavery to ensure our procurement practices don't support slavery.”

 

13.9    Motion in the name of Councillor Keazor

 

“We are proud of our diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country and in our borough.

 

Enfield council condemns and stand against racism, xenophobia and hate crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable.

 

We will support initiatives that fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.

 

We reassure all people living in our borough that they are valued members of our community.

 

As we approach National Hate Crime Week 14th-21st October 2018, I propose that the Council continue to work in partnership with the Hate Forum Panel to ensure a robust response to Hate Crime in our Borough.

 

#NHCAW or #westandtogether during that week. (stophateuk.org)”

 

13.10  Motion in the name of Councillor Brett

 

“The London Borough of Enfield and hopefully the CCG working in partnership will lobby NHS England to help redress the lack of appropriate funding to the local CAHMS. Funding needs to be based on local need. Enfield is less well funded than other London boroughs. Our children's mental health is our priority.”

Motion 13.6

 

Councillor Maguire moved and Councillor Chibah seconded the following motion: 

 

“The LGA has estimated that councils face a funding gap of £7.8 billion by 2025 – just to maintain current service levels.  By 2020, the Government will have cut a staggering £16 billion from core funding since 2010.  Here in Enfield, the Government has cut £161 million from our funding since 2010 with yet more to come.

 

These massive cuts threaten Enfield Council’s ability to deliver the services that the people of Enfield, whether residents or running businesses, expect and deserve.

 

This Council believes that this punitive action by this Government against local authorities shows a callous disregard for the young, sick, elderly and vulnerable who rely on council services to have a decent quality of life. 

 

This Council supports the LGA campaign – Moving the Conversation On – to build the case for long-term, sustained investment in local government as the way forward to restore Enfield and other councils to a strong and stable financial footing.”

 

Councillor Hayward moved and Councillor Laban seconded the following amendment: 

 

To remove the words crossed through below: 

 

“The LGA has estimated that councils face a funding gap of £7.8 billion by 2025 – just to maintain current service levels.  By 2020, the Government will have cut a staggering £16 billion from core funding since 2010.  Here in Enfield, the Government has cut £161 million from our funding since 2010 with yet more to come.

 

These massive cuts threaten Enfield Council’s ability to deliver the services that the people of Enfield, whether residents or running businesses, expect and deserve.

 

This Council believes that this punitive action by this Government against local authorities shows a callous disregard for the young, sick, elderly and vulnerable who rely on council services to have a decent quality of life. 

 

This Council supports the LGA campaign – Moving the Conversation On – to build the case for long-term, sustained investment in local government as the way forward to restore Enfield and other councils to a strong and stable financial footing.”

 

Following the debate on the motion and the amendment, the amendment was put to the vote and not agreed with the following result:

 

For: 14

Against: 37

Abstentions:  0

 

The substantive motion was then put to the vote and agreed with the following result: 

 

For: 37

Against: 15

Abstentions: 0

 

Motion 13.7

 

Councillor Susan Erbil moved and Councillor Yusuf seconded the following motion: 

 

“As schools prepare to return after the summer, Enfield Council continues to be concerned about the immense pressure on our schools as a result of the Conservative government’s policies and austerity agenda.

 

The latest analysis by the Institute for Fiscal studies has shown that schools in England have been cut in real terms by 8% per pupil since 2010. Rising pupil numbers - and cuts to local authorities and sixth form funding - have seen a real-term reduction in school spending.

 

England's schools are also facing a ‘severe shortage’ of teachers. According to the Education Policy Institute (EPI), bigger class sizes and more subjects taught by staff without a relevant degree is now the norm.

 

Our schools are in a vulnerable state. Whilst teachers and all staff are working hard to support our young people, the Conservative government is doing everything it can to make it as difficult as possible.

 

The real effect of budget cuts on education goes beyond and extends to the life of younger people after school. That is why Enfield Council calls on the government to reverse policies which are causing pressure on our schools; to invest adequately; and provide the support our schools need to teach our young people.”

 

Discussion on this motion was interrupted due to strong objection from members to a comment made by opposition member, Councillor Coleshill.  The Mayor suspended the Council meeting for 10 minutes.  Councillor Coleshill did not return to the chamber when the meeting resumed. 

 

When the meeting reconvened Councillor Erbil moved and Councillor Ozaydin seconded a procedural motion 13 (i) to move directly to Motion 13.9.

 

Motion 13.9

 

Councillor Keazor moved and Councillor Savva seconded the following motion: 

 

“We are proud of our diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country and in our borough.

 

Enfield council condemns and stand against racism, xenophobia and hate crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable.

 

We will support initiatives that fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.

 

We reassure all people living in our borough that they are valued members of our community.

 

As we approach National Hate Crime Week 14th-21st October 2018, I propose that the Council continue to work in partnership with the Hate Forum Panel to ensure a robust response to Hate Crime in our Borough.

 

#NHCAW or #westandtogether during that week. (stophateuk.org)”

 

Duration of the time allowed for motions. 

 

The Mayor advised, at this stage of the meeting, half way through the debate on the above motion, that the time available for motions had now elapsed, so Council Procedure Rule 9 would apply. 

 

No vote was taken on Motion 13.9. 

 

Motions 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.8 and 13.10 lapsed under the guillotine.