Decision

The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Environment and Place) concerning the Notice of Motions referred to it by Council at its meetings on 7th September and 19th October 2023. These related to:

·       Securing a future for Southend United Football Club

·       Rail Ticket Office closures

·       Enhancing practices on Animal Welfare

·       Belfairs Park

·       Sheltered Accommodation Heating and Energy Efficiency Improvements

·       Urban Trees

·       Southend Council Financial Situation

Resolved:

Notice of Motion – Securing a future for Southend United Football Club

1. That, as this matter has now been superseded given that a buyer is progressing with the purchase of the club, the Notice of Motion be noted and no further action be taken at this time.

Notice of Motion – Rail Ticket Office Closures

1. That, as the Government has asked train operators to withdraw their proposals the Notice of Motion be noted and no further action be taken at this time.

Notice of Motion – Enhancing Council Practices on Animal Welfare

1. That the Notice of Motion be referred to the Environment Working Party for consideration.

Notice of Motion – Belfairs Park

1. That the Notice of Motion be referred to the Environment Working Party for consideration.

Notice of Motion - Sheltered Accommodation Heating and Energy Efficiency Improvements

1. That the Notice of Motion be referred to the Housing and Planning Working Party for consideration.

Notice of Motion – Urban Trees

1. That the Notice of Motion be referred to the Environment Working Party for consideration.

Notice of Motion – Southend Council Financial Situation

1. That the Leaders of all the Groups write to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Secretary of State of Local Government concerning the financial position facing local Councils.

Reasons for decisions:

To respond to the Notices of Motion.

Other options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

This matter is not eligible for call-in.

Cabinet Members: Cllr Cox, Cllr Buck, Cllr Davidson, Cllr John Lamb and Cllr Garston