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Council - Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 6.00 pm

April 24, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council meeting addressed several key issues, including local governance, environmental concerns, and electoral reform. Decisions were made on various motions and proposals, with discussions reflecting both support and opposition from council members.

  1. Climate and Nature Bill Support:

    • Decision: The council voted to support the Climate and Nature Bill.
    • Arguments: Proponents argued it would align local actions with broader environmental goals, while opponents viewed it as unnecessary and potentially undermining national efforts.
    • Implications: Supporting the bill aligns the council with environmental initiatives but may face criticism for perceived overreach into national policy areas.
  2. Proportional Representation for Local Elections:

    • Decision: The council decided to advocate for proportional representation in local elections.
    • Arguments: Supporters claimed it would make elections fairer and more reflective of voter preferences, whereas opponents worried it could complicate the electoral process and weaken local governance.
    • Implications: If adopted, this could lead to significant changes in how council members are elected, potentially affecting party dynamics and council operations.
  3. Sale of the Drill Hall:

    • Decision: The sale of the Drill Hall was discussed but not explicitly voted on in the meeting.
    • Arguments: There was concern about the transparency of the decision-making process and the capability of the purchasing entity to manage the property effectively.
    • Implications: The discussion highlighted issues of governance and public trust in council decisions, emphasizing the need for clear communication and robust decision-making processes.

Interesting Occurrence:

  • The meeting was held at the Chantenbury Leisure Centre, marking a departure from the usual venue, which was noted as a gesture to acknowledge the council's broader jurisdiction and to involve more residents from different parts of the district. This move sparked discussions on accessibility and representation.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorDavid Skipp
CouncillorDavid Skipp  Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, Culture and Green Spaces •  Liberal Democrats •  Forest
Profile image for CouncillorNigel Emery
CouncillorNigel Emery  Chairman of the Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Holbrook West
Profile image for CouncillorSam Bateman
CouncillorSam Bateman  Liberal Democrats •  Billingshurst
Profile image for CouncillorMark Baynham
CouncillorMark Baynham  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources •  Liberal Democrats •  Billingshurst
Profile image for CouncillorEmma Beard
CouncillorEmma Beard  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for CouncillorTony Bevis
CouncillorTony Bevis  Chairman of the Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Roffey North
Profile image for CouncillorMartin Boffey
CouncillorMartin Boffey  Leader of the Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Trafalgar
Profile image for CouncillorColette Blackburn
CouncillorColette Blackburn  Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery •  Liberal Democrats •  Southwater South and Shipley
Profile image for CouncillorPeter van der Borgh
CouncillorPeter van der Borgh  Liberal Democrats •  Southwater North
Profile image for CouncillorJames Brookes
CouncillorJames Brookes  Liberal Democrats •  Broadbridge Heath
Profile image for CouncillorJon Campbell
CouncillorJon Campbell  Green Party •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for CouncillorPhilip Circus
CouncillorPhilip Circus  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Clarke
CouncillorPaul Clarke  Conservative •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for CouncillorMike Croker
CouncillorMike Croker  Green Party Group Leader •  Green Party •  Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote
Profile image for CouncillorJoy Dennis
CouncillorJoy Dennis  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington
Profile image for CouncillorLen Ellis-Brown
CouncillorLen Ellis-Brown  Green Party •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for CouncillorVictoria Finnegan
CouncillorVictoria Finnegan  Green Party •  Steyning and Ashurst
Profile image for CouncillorClaudia Fisher
CouncillorClaudia Fisher  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for CouncillorRuth Fletcher
CouncillorRuth Fletcher  Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure •  Liberal Democrats •  Denne
Profile image for CouncillorChris Franke
CouncillorChris Franke  Liberal Democrats •  Holbrook West
Profile image for CouncillorAnthony Frankland
CouncillorAnthony Frankland  Cabinet Member for Performance, Customer Service and Communications •  Liberal Democrats •  Trafalgar
Profile image for CouncillorNick Grant
CouncillorNick Grant  Liberal Democrats •  Holbrook East
Profile image for CouncillorJoan Grech
CouncillorJoan Grech  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for CouncillorKasia Greenwood
CouncillorKasia Greenwood  Liberal Democrats •  Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham
Profile image for CouncillorWarwick Hellawell
CouncillorWarwick Hellawell  Liberal Democrats •  Holbrook East
Profile image for CouncillorTony Hogben
CouncillorTony Hogben  Conservative •  Colgate and Rusper
Profile image for CouncillorAlexander Jeffery
CouncillorAlexander Jeffery  Liberal Democrats •  Southwater South and Shipley
Profile image for CouncillorJoanne Knowles
CouncillorJoanne Knowles  Vice-Chairman of the Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead
Profile image for CouncillorLynn Lambert
CouncillorLynn Lambert  Conservative •  Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Landeryou
CouncillorRichard Landeryou  Conservative •  Rudgwick
Profile image for CouncillorDennis Livingstone
CouncillorDennis Livingstone  Liberal Democrats •  Nuthurst and Lower Beeding
Profile image for CouncillorNicholas Marks
CouncillorNicholas Marks  Green Party •  Steyning and Ashurst
Profile image for CouncillorJay Mercer
CouncillorJay Mercer  Cabinet Member for Environmental Health, Recycling and Waste •  Liberal Democrats •  Roffey South
Profile image for CouncillorColin Minto
CouncillorColin Minto  Liberal Democrats •  Forest
Profile image for CouncillorRoger Noel
CouncillorRoger Noel  Conservative Group Leader •  Conservative •  Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote
Profile image for CouncillorJon Olson
CouncillorJon Olson  Liberal Democrats •  Forest
Profile image for CouncillorGill Perry
CouncillorGill Perry  Green Party •  Henfield
Profile image for CouncillorJosh Potts
CouncillorJosh Potts  Conservative •  Henfield
Profile image for CouncillorSam Raby
CouncillorSam Raby  Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities •  Liberal Democrats •  Roffey South
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Trollope
CouncillorJohn Trollope  Liberal Democrats •  Billingshurst
Profile image for CouncillorClive Trott
CouncillorClive Trott  Liberal Democrats •  Denne
Profile image for CouncillorBelinda Walters
CouncillorBelinda Walters  Liberal Democrats •  Roffey North
Profile image for CouncillorTricia Youtan
CouncillorTricia Youtan  Conservative •  Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham
Profile image for CouncillorClaire Vickers
CouncillorClaire Vickers  Conservative •  Southwater North
Profile image for CouncillorAlan Manton
CouncillorAlan Manton  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington
Profile image for CouncillorJonathan Taylor
CouncillorJonathan Taylor  Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property •  Liberal Democrats •  Broadbridge Heath

Topics

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