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RESOLVED: (a) That Council publicly supports the WASPI campaign’s call for fair and fast compensation; (b) That Council writes to the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and local Members of Parliament and the Senedd urging immediate action in line with the Ombudsman’s findings; and (c) That Council shares this motion with other councils and encourages them to join in support of WASPI women. Notice of Motion 7: Stop the School Closure Stitch-up Councillor Parkhurst presented the Notice of Motion which was seconded by Councillor Ellis. Councillor Coggins Cogan proposed an amendment through an additional recommendation ‘to reflect the loss of confidence of the Council in the Cabinet Member for Education, we call on her to resign’. This was accepted by the mover and seconder of the original proposal. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Bernie Attridge, Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Geoff Collett, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Dennis Hutchinson, Alasdair Ibbotson, Richard Lloyd, David Mackie, Debbie Owen, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Jason Shallcross, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Ant Turton. Against the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Rosetta Dolphin, David Evans, David Healey, Gladys Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam, Arnold Woolley and Antony Wren. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost.
RESOLVED: The minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That Council approves the Capital Strategy; and (b) That Council approves:- · The Prudential Indicators for 2026/27-2028/29 as detailed within Tables 1, and 4-8 of the Capital Strategy, and · Delegated authority for the Corporate Finance Manager to effect movements between the separately agreed limits within the authorised limit for external debt and the operational boundary for external debt (Table 6 of the Capital Strategy).
RESOLVED: That Council: (a) Approves the allocations and schemes in Table 3 (paragraph 1.09) for the Statutory/Regulatory and Retained Assets sections of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2026/27-2028/29; (b) Approves the schemes included in Table 4 (paragraph 1.35) for the Investment section of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2026/27-2028/29; (c) Notes the shortfall in funding of schemes in 2027/28 in Table 5 (paragraph 1.40) although there are surplus in the prior and following years; and (d) Approves the schemes included in Table 6 (paragraph 1.44) for the specifically funded section of the Council Fund Capital Programme which will be funded in part through borrowing.
RESOLVED: (a) That seats on committees be allocated in accordance with political balance as shown in the option put forward by the Flintshire People’s Voice group; and (b) That any changes to nominees be notified to the Democratic Services Manager as soon as possible.
RESOLVED: (a) That Council approves the change in the name of Northop Community Council to Northop and Sychdyn Community Council; and (b) That the costs of advertising future town or community council name changes be paid by that council.
RESOLVED: That Council notes the Standards Committee Annual Report 2024/25.
RESOLVED: That Council receives the Governance & Audit Committee Annual Report 2024/25.
RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost. At this point, there was a brief adjournment in the meeting. Notice of Motion 3: Stopping the Steal - Fair Funding for Flintshire Schools Councillor Preece presented the Notice of Motion and was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst. Following discussion, a recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Alasdair Ibbotson, Fran Lister, David Mackie, Ryan McKeown, Debbie Owen, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, Dan Rose, Sam Swash and Linda Thew. Against the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Mel Buckley, Helen Brown, Tina Claydon, Geoff Collett, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Gladys Healey, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Allan Marshall, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Kevin Rush, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam and Antony Wren. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost. Closure Motion Councillor Johnson proposed a closure motion to adjourn the meeting to enable proper consideration of the remaining items, due to a number of Members having to leave the meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Bibby. Following advice on procedure rules, the Chair stated her decision that Notice of Motion 4 would be considered prior to closing the meeting, with the remaining items to be considered at a meeting to be scheduled. Notice of Motion 4: Transparency in Public Consultations Councillor Coggins Cogan presented the Notice of Motion and was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst. An amendment to the proposed statement in the Notice of Motion was moved by Councillor Richard Jones. This was not accepted by Councillors Coggins Cogan and Parkhurst. When put to the vote, the amendment was carried and became the substantive motion. A further amendment proposed by Councillor Ibbotson was accepted by Councillors Coggins Cogan and Parkhurst. Following further debate, Councillor Coggins Cogan withdrew his Notice of Motion. The Chief Officer (Governance) suggested that comments on the wording of public consultation documents may help to inform consideration of the Consultation and Engagement Strategy due to be submitted to Cabinet this month. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was withdrawn.
RESOLVED: That the motion was lost and the meeting was concluded. A continuation meeting would be scheduled to consider the remaining Notices of Motion (numbered 5, 6 and 8), Questions (x22) and the Reappointment of a Co-opted Member to the Standards Committee (agenda item 17).
It was agreed to bring forward public questions, two Notices of Motion and Petitions (agenda items 2, 14 and 7) due to members of the public in attendance.
Nine public questions had been received by the deadline. Each individual was given the opportunity to present their questions and to ask a supplementary question if they wished. On Question 1, Councillor Dave Hughes (Leader of the Council) provided a response and following a supplementary question, accepted the invitation to visit St. David’s School with the Cabinet Member for Education and speak to the staff. On Question 4, Councillor Glyn Banks (Cabinet Member for Waste and Transportation) provided a response and agreed to share a link to the Transport Impact Assessment on the Council’s website. He would also provide a written response to the supplementary question. Written responses to Questions 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 - together with supplementary questions - directed to the Cabinet Member for Education, Welsh Language, Culture and Leisure (who was not present) would be circulated following the meeting. A written response to Question 4 would be circulated by the Cabinet Member for Waste & Transportation.
Agenda Item 14: Notice of Motion 1 - Support for WASPI Women and Fair Compensation The Chief Officer (Governance) advised that dispensation had been given to Members present who had declared prejudicial interests when the item was previously submitted: Personal and prejudicial interest: Councillors Rosetta Dolphin, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Gladys Healey, Christine Jones, Gina Maddison, Linda Thew and Linda Thomas. Personal interest: Councillors Chris Dolphin, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Richard Lloyd and Ian Roberts. Agenda Item 9: Capital Programme 2026/27 - 2028/29 Councillors Ryan McKeown (school governor), Carolyn Preece (Theatr Clwyd) and Jason Shallcross (school governor) declared a personal interest. Agenda Item 11: Request to change the name of a Community Council Councillors Marion Bateman and Linda Thew declared a personal interest as ward members. Agenda Item 12: Standards Committee Annual Report During discussion, Councillors Carol Ellis and Carolyn Preece declared a personal interest due to their involvement in hearings referenced in the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Council publicly supports the WASPI campaign’s call for fair and fast compensation; (b) That Council writes to the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and local Members of Parliament and the Senedd urging immediate action in line with the Ombudsman’s findings; and (c) That Council shares this motion with other councils and encourages them to join in support of WASPI women. Notice of Motion 7: Stop the School Closure Stitch-up Councillor Parkhurst presented the Notice of Motion which was seconded by Councillor Ellis. Councillor Coggins Cogan proposed an amendment through an additional recommendation ‘to reflect the loss of confidence of the Council in the Cabinet Member for Education, we call on her to resign’. This was accepted by the mover and seconder of the original proposal. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Bernie Attridge, Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Geoff Collett, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Dennis Hutchinson, Alasdair Ibbotson, Richard Lloyd, David Mackie, Debbie Owen, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Jason Shallcross, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Ant Turton. Against the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Rosetta Dolphin, David Evans, David Healey, Gladys Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam, Arnold Woolley and Antony Wren. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost.
Notice of Motion 1: Support for WASPI Women and Fair Compensation Councillor Brown presented the Notice of Motion which was seconded by Councillor Owen. On being put to the vote, this was supported. RESOLVED: (a) That Council publicly supports the WASPI campaign’s call for fair and fast compensation; (b) That Council writes to the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and local Members of Parliament and the Senedd urging immediate action in line with the Ombudsman’s findings; and (c) That Council shares this motion with other councils and encourages them to join in support of WASPI women. Notice of Motion 7: Stop the School Closure Stitch-up Councillor Parkhurst presented the Notice of Motion which was seconded by Councillor Ellis. Councillor Coggins Cogan proposed an amendment through an additional recommendation ‘to reflect the loss of confidence of the Council in the Cabinet Member for Education, we call on her to resign’. This was accepted by the mover and seconder of the original proposal. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Bernie Attridge, Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Geoff Collett, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Dennis Hutchinson, Alasdair Ibbotson, Richard Lloyd, David Mackie, Debbie Owen, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Jason Shallcross, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Ant Turton. Against the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Rosetta Dolphin, David Evans, David Healey, Gladys Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam, Arnold Woolley and Antony Wren. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost.
Councillors Glyn Banks and Gina Maddison presented a petition on behalf of North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR) seeking support to address road safety issues.
Members across the Chamber took the opportunity to pay their tributes to Councillor Ray Hughes who had sadly passed away. The tributes recognised Councillor Hughes’ years of public service and dedication to his ward. A number of personal tributes were paid in which he was warmly remembered by all.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: The minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: The minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
The Chair referred to her communications which had been circulated prior to the meeting. She also paid tribute to the recent unveiling of a memorial bench in tribute to the late Gary Speed and took the opportunity to highlight support available for those suffering mental health issues.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Council approves the Capital Strategy; and (b) That Council approves:- · The Prudential Indicators for 2026/27-2028/29 as detailed within Tables 1, and 4-8 of the Capital Strategy, and · Delegated authority for the Corporate Finance Manager to effect movements between the separately agreed limits within the authorised limit for external debt and the operational boundary for external debt (Table 6 of the Capital Strategy).
The Strategic Finance Manager introduced the report (agenda item 8) on the updated Capital Strategy for approval, following consideration by the Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee and Cabinet. Councillor Parkhurst proposed the recommendations in the report subject to an amendment to Recommendation 1 with the additional words “other than the financing of the proposed new 3-18 Roman Catholic school”. He was seconded by Councillor Coggins Cogan. When put to the vote, this was lost. Councillor Peers proposed an amendment that capital receipts received be used in part to repay Council debt. He was seconded by Councillor Ellis. When put to the vote, this was lost. The recommendations in the report, having been moved and seconded, were put to the vote. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Rosetta Dolphin, David Evans, David Healey, Gladys Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush, Jason Shallcross, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam, Arnold Woolley and Antony Wren. Against the proposition: Councillors: Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Alasdair Ibbotson, David Mackie, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Ant Turton. Abstention: Councillor Geoff Collett. On that basis, the recommendations in the report were carried. RESOLVED: (a) That Council approves the Capital Strategy; and (b) That Council approves:- · The Prudential Indicators for 2026/27-2028/29 as detailed within Tables 1, and 4-8 of the Capital Strategy, and · Delegated authority for the Corporate Finance Manager to effect movements between the separately agreed limits within the authorised limit for external debt and the operational boundary for external debt (Table 6 of the Capital Strategy).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Council: (a) Approves the allocations and schemes in Table 3 (paragraph 1.09) for the Statutory/Regulatory and Retained Assets sections of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2026/27-2028/29; (b) Approves the schemes included in Table 4 (paragraph 1.35) for the Investment section of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2026/27-2028/29; (c) Notes the shortfall in funding of schemes in 2027/28 in Table 5 (paragraph 1.40) although there are surplus in the prior and following years; and (d) Approves the schemes included in Table 6 (paragraph 1.44) for the specifically funded section of the Council Fund Capital Programme which will be funded in part through borrowing.
The Strategic Finance Manager introduced the report (agenda item 9) and accompanying presentation on the proposed Capital Programme 2026/27-2028/29, following consideration by the Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee and Cabinet. In response to questions, the Chief Executive said that more detail would be shared on the investment programme for schools and the Chief Officer (Education and Youth) agreed to circulate information on the programme of safeguarding work at schools. Having been moved and seconded, the recommendations in the report were put to the vote. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Tina Claydon, Geoff Collett, Steve Copple, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, David Evans, David Healey, Gladys Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush, Jason Shallcross, Linda Thomas, Ant Turton, Roy Wakelam, Arnold Woolley and Antony Wren. Against the proposition: Councillors: Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Alasdair Ibbotson, David Mackie, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Sam Swash and Linda Thew. The recommendations in the report were carried. RESOLVED: That Council: (a) Approves the allocations and schemes in Table 3 (paragraph 1.09) for the Statutory/Regulatory and Retained Assets sections of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2026/27-2028/29; (b) Approves the schemes included in Table 4 (paragraph 1.35) for the Investment section of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2026/27-2028/29; (c) Notes the shortfall in funding of schemes in 2027/28 in Table 5 (paragraph 1.40) although there are surplus in the prior and following years; and (d) Approves the schemes included in Table 6 (paragraph 1.44) for the specifically funded section of the Council Fund Capital Programme which will be funded in part through borrowing.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That seats on committees be allocated in accordance with political balance as shown in the option put forward by the Flintshire People’s Voice group; and (b) That any changes to nominees be notified to the Democratic Services Manager as soon as possible.
The Democratic Services Manager presented a report (agenda item 10) to review the political balance and seat allocation on committees, following changes in group memberships. During the debate, there was an adjournment to enable Group Leaders to consider two ‘veto’ options. Councillor Ibbotson proposed the option put forward by the Flintshire People’s Voice group and was seconded by Councillor Swash. An amendment in favour of the ‘veto’ position presented by the Democratic Services Manager was proposed and seconded by Councillors Ian Hodge and Chris Dolphin. On being put to the vote, this was supported. However, this option was subsequently discounted due to errors which were identified in that calculation. The option put forward by the Flintshire People’s Voice group became the substantive motion and was put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: (a) That seats on committees be allocated in accordance with political balance as shown in the option put forward by the Flintshire People’s Voice group; and (b) That any changes to nominees be notified to the Democratic Services Manager as soon as possible.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Council approves the change in the name of Northop Community Council to Northop and Sychdyn Community Council; and (b) That the costs of advertising future town or community council name changes be paid by that council.
The Democratic Services Manager presented a report (agenda item 11) to consider a request from Northop Community Council to change its name to Northop and Sychdyn Community Council. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That Council approves the change in the name of Northop Community Council to Northop and Sychdyn Community Council; and (b) That the costs of advertising future town or community council name changes be paid by that council.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Council notes the Standards Committee Annual Report 2024/25.
The Chief Officer (Governance) presented the report (agenda item 12) to seek approval of the Standards Committee Annual Report for 2024/25. Having been moved and seconded, Councillor Parkhurst proposed an amendment that Council notes rather than approves the Annual Report. As the mover and seconder of the original proposal, Councillors Wren and Wakelam confirmed their acceptance. On being put to the vote, this was carried. RESOLVED: That Council notes the Standards Committee Annual Report 2024/25.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Council receives the Governance & Audit Committee Annual Report 2024/25.
The Chief Officer (Governance) presented the report (agenda item 13) to seek approval of the Governance & Audit Committee Annual Report for 2024/25. The recommendation, as amended, was put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: That Council receives the Governance & Audit Committee Annual Report 2024/25.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost. At this point, there was a brief adjournment in the meeting. Notice of Motion 3: Stopping the Steal - Fair Funding for Flintshire Schools Councillor Preece presented the Notice of Motion and was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst. Following discussion, a recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Alasdair Ibbotson, Fran Lister, David Mackie, Ryan McKeown, Debbie Owen, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, Dan Rose, Sam Swash and Linda Thew. Against the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Mel Buckley, Helen Brown, Tina Claydon, Geoff Collett, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Gladys Healey, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Allan Marshall, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Kevin Rush, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam and Antony Wren. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost. Closure Motion Councillor Johnson proposed a closure motion to adjourn the meeting to enable proper consideration of the remaining items, due to a number of Members having to leave the meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Bibby. Following advice on procedure rules, the Chair stated her decision that Notice of Motion 4 would be considered prior to closing the meeting, with the remaining items to be considered at a meeting to be scheduled. Notice of Motion 4: Transparency in Public Consultations Councillor Coggins Cogan presented the Notice of Motion and was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst. An amendment to the proposed statement in the Notice of Motion was moved by Councillor Richard Jones. This was not accepted by Councillors Coggins Cogan and Parkhurst. When put to the vote, the amendment was carried and became the substantive motion. A further amendment proposed by Councillor Ibbotson was accepted by Councillors Coggins Cogan and Parkhurst. Following further debate, Councillor Coggins Cogan withdrew his Notice of Motion. The Chief Officer (Governance) suggested that comments on the wording of public consultation documents may help to inform consideration of the Consultation and Engagement Strategy due to be submitted to Cabinet this month. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was withdrawn.
Having brought forward two Notices of Motion earlier in the meeting, the following were considered: Notice of Motion 2: Protecting Flintshire Libraries Councillor Ibbotson presented the Notice of Motion and was seconded by Councillor Brockley. On being put to the vote, this was lost. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost. At this point, there was a brief adjournment in the meeting. Notice of Motion 3: Stopping the Steal - Fair Funding for Flintshire Schools Councillor Preece presented the Notice of Motion and was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst. Following discussion, a recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Alasdair Ibbotson, Fran Lister, David Mackie, Ryan McKeown, Debbie Owen, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, Dan Rose, Sam Swash and Linda Thew. Against the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Mel Buckley, Helen Brown, Tina Claydon, Geoff Collett, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Gladys Healey, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Allan Marshall, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Kevin Rush, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam and Antony Wren. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was lost. Closure Motion Councillor Johnson proposed a closure motion to adjourn the meeting to enable proper consideration of the remaining items, due to a number of Members having to leave the meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Bibby. Following advice on procedure rules, the Chair stated her decision that Notice of Motion 4 would be considered prior to closing the meeting, with the remaining items to be considered at a meeting to be scheduled. Notice of Motion 4: Transparency in Public Consultations Councillor Coggins Cogan presented the Notice of Motion and was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst. An amendment to the proposed statement in the Notice of Motion was moved by Councillor Richard Jones. This was not accepted by Councillors Coggins Cogan and Parkhurst. When put to the vote, the amendment was carried and became the substantive motion. A further amendment proposed by Councillor Ibbotson was accepted by Councillors Coggins Cogan and Parkhurst. Following further debate, Councillor Coggins Cogan withdrew his Notice of Motion. The Chief Officer (Governance) suggested that comments on the wording of public consultation documents may help to inform consideration of the Consultation and Engagement Strategy due to be submitted to Cabinet this month. RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion was withdrawn.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the motion was lost and the meeting was concluded. A continuation meeting would be scheduled to consider the remaining Notices of Motion (numbered 5, 6 and 8), Questions (x22) and the Reappointment of a Co-opted Member to the Standards Committee (agenda item 17).
Councillor Ibbotson moved a procedural motion under section 12(n) of the Constitution to suspend Council Procedure Rule 8, to allow the meeting to continue in order to complete all remaining agenda items. This was duly seconded and a request for a recorded vote was supported by the requisite number of Members standing in support. For the proposition: Councillors: Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Chris Dolphin, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Gladys Healey, Alasdair Ibbotson, Fran Lister, David Mackie, Ryan McKeown, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, Dan Rose, Sam Swash and Linda Thew. Against the proposition: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Sean Bibby, Mel Buckley, Tina Claydon, Geoff Collett, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Allan Marshall, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Kevin Rush, Roy Wakelam and Antony Wren. As the motion was lost, the Chair stated her decision to end the meeting and to continue with the remaining agenda items at a meeting to be scheduled. RESOLVED: That the motion was lost and the meeting was concluded. A continuation meeting would be scheduled to consider the remaining Notices of Motion (numbered 5, 6 and 8), Questions (x22) and the Reappointment of a Co-opted Member to the Standards Committee (agenda item 17).
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