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Meeting: 10/01/2007 - Assembly (Item 72)

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Minutes:

The following motion was debated at the last meeting.  However, although the motion was debated, a vote on the motion was deferred as the meeting ran out of time.

 

Motion 12.  Singing of the National Anthem

 

Received the following motion moved by Councillor Mrs S Doncaster and seconded by Councillor Barnbrook:

 

“That to increase integration and improve citizenship all schools as part of their assembly should sing the National Anthem.”

 

The following amendment was moved by Councillor Alexander and seconded by Councillor Agrawal:

 

Replace the original motion with – “This Council notes the motion and reminds all Councillors that the Governors of the school set the school policy and the day to day running of the school is a matter for the Head Teacher.  If the mover of this motion has concerns about the policy of any school then they are advised to contact the Corporate Director of Children’s Services.”

 

The amendment was put to the vote and by a majority vote was agreed.

 

Agreed, that this Council notes the motion and reminds all Councillors that the Governors of the school set the school policy and the day to day running of the school is a matter for the Head Teacher.  If the mover of this motion has concerns about the policy of any school then they are advised to contact the Corporate Director of Children’s Services.


Meeting: 06/12/2006 - Assembly (Item 60)

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To debate and vote on motions submitted in accordance with Part B, Article 2, paragraph 15 of the Council Constitution.

Minutes:

Motion 1.  Development, Planning and Regeneration

 

Received the following motion moved by Councillor Barnbrook and seconded by Councillor Bailey:

 

“The Council and thus local people must have the last say in all matters in regard to development, planning and regeneration, without veto, and not other authoritive (sic) bodies.”

 

Following discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Mrs Reason and seconded by Councillor Agrawal that the motion be now put.  The motion was put to the vote and by a majority vote the motion was not agreed.

 

Motion 2.  Flying of the Union Flag

 

Received the following motion moved by Councillor Mrs Knight and seconded by Councillor Barnbrook:

 

“To help restore civic pride and embrace the values of citizenship and Britishness (sic) that the Union Flag should fly over all council buildings 12 months of the year.”

 

The following amendment (amendment 1) was moved by Councillor Connelly and seconded by Councillor Bailey:

 

Add at the end - “As well as the union flag being displayed on all public buildings the cross of Saint George and the council crest flag should be displayed at the same time, these should be the only flags displayed.”

 

The following amendment (amendment 2) was moved by Councillor Little and seconded by Councillor Fairbrass:

 

Replace the original motion with – “That this Council adheres to its current custom of following the regulations, circulated by Command of Her Majesty, for flag flying on Government Offices.”

 

The first amendment was put to the vote and by a majority vote was not agreed.

 

The second amendment was put to the vote and by a majority vote was agreed.

 

Agreed, that this Council adheres to its current custom of following the regulations, circulated by Command of Her Majesty, for flag flying on Government Offices.

 

Motion 3.  Covering of the face in public buildings

 

Received the following motion moved by Councillor Bailey and seconded by Councillor Steed:

 

“In the interest of safety and community integration that all items that fully cover the face should be banned from all public buildings.  This includes crash helmets, ski masks and balaclavas, and all religious face coverings such as the burqa and niqab.”

 

The following amendment (amendment 1) was moved by Councillor Connelly and seconded by Councillor Bailey:

 

Add at the end - “If there is a genuine medical reason for the face needing to be covered e.g. burns victim or other covering to prevent injury or infection, that covering to be allowed in public buildings.”

 

The following amendment (amendment 2) was moved by Councillor Mrs Rush and seconded by Councillor Agrawal:

 

Replace the original motion with – “This Council will invite all visitors to cash offices, in Civic buildings, to voluntarily remove any head covering on entry, however we acknowledge the diversity of individuals and respect the right of our residents and visitors to exercise their lawful rights.”

 

The first amendment was put to the vote and by a majority vote was not agreed.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 60