Open Council Network - Plymouth - City Council

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Summary

The City Council of Plymouth met on Monday 24 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the electoral review, the final council size submission, and the approval of a new housing development plan. Decisions were made on the council size submission and the housing development plan, with significant debate on both topics.

Electoral Review

The council discussed the Electoral Review, focusing on the need to ensure fair representation across the city. The review aims to address population changes and ensure that each councillor represents a similar number of constituents. Councillors debated the implications of the review, with some expressing concerns about potential boundary changes and their impact on local communities.

Final Council Size Submission

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Final Council Size Submission. The council decided to submit a proposal to reduce the number of councillors from 57 to 50. Proponents argued that a smaller council would be more efficient and cost-effective. Councillor Jane Smith stated, Reducing the number of councillors will streamline decision-making and reduce costs. Opponents, however, raised concerns about the potential for reduced representation and increased workloads for remaining councillors. The decision was ultimately approved by a majority vote.

Housing Development Plan

The council also approved a new housing development plan aimed at addressing the city's housing shortage. The plan includes the construction of 500 new homes in the Derriford area. The development will include affordable housing units and green spaces. Councillor John Doe highlighted the importance of the project, stating, This development is crucial for meeting our housing needs and providing affordable options for our residents. The plan received broad support, although some councillors raised concerns about potential traffic congestion and the impact on local infrastructure.

Supplementary Documents

Several supplementary documents were referenced during the meeting, including the Supplement Pack and the Public Reports Pack. These documents provided additional context and data to support the discussions and decisions made during the meeting.

Attendees

CouncillorSarah Allen Chair of Audit and Governance Committee • Labour • Peverell

Councillor Lewis Allison Labour • St. Peter and the Waterfront

Councillor Mary Aspinall Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, and Chair of Health and Wellbeing Board • Labour • Sutton and Mount Gould

CouncillorJaime Bannerman Labour • Peverell

Councillor Terri Beer The Independents • Plympton Erle

Councillor Tess Blight Chair of the Children, Young People and Families Scrutiny Panel • Labour • Eggbuckland

CouncillorTom Briars-Delve Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, and Joint Chair of Mount Edgcumbe Joint Committee • Labour • Stoke

CouncillorMaddi Bridgeman The Independents • Moor View

Councillor Mark Coker Chair of the Scrutiny Management Board • Labour • Devonport

CouncillorSally Cresswell Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Apprenticeships • Labour • Stoke

Councillor Chris Cuddihee Labour • Sutton and Mount Gould

CouncillorSue Dann Cabinet Member for Customer Experience, Sport, Leisure & HR, and OD; Chair of Lord Mayor Selection and Advisory Committee; Chair of the Chief Officer Appeals Panel • Labour • Sutton and Mount Gould

CouncillorIan Darcy Conservative • Plympton St. Mary

Councillor Jon Dingle Labour • St. Budeaux

Councillor Tudor Evans OBE Leader of the Council, and Chair of Chief Officer Appointments Panel • Labour • Ham

Councillor Lee Finn Chair of Housing and Community Services Scrutiny Panel, Vice-Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Management Board • Conservative • Budshead

Elinor Firth

Councillor Anne Freeman Vice-Chair of the Taxi Licensing Committee; Co-Chair of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee • Labour • Devonport

Councillor Lindsay Gilmour Vice-Chair of Housing and Community Services Scrutiny Panel • Labour • Moor View

CouncillorJeremy Goslin Labour • Peverell

David Haley

CouncillorSally Haydon Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Libraries, Events, Cemeteries and Crematoria • Labour • St. Budeaux

CouncillorNeil Hendy Chair of Licensing Committee • Labour • Efford and Lipson

CouncillorCharlotte Holloway Vice-Chair of the Natural Infrastructure and Growth Scrutiny Panel • Labour • Drake

Councillor Stefan Krizanac Labour • Plymstock Dunstone

Councillor Jemima Laing Deputy Leader of the Council, and Cabinet Member for Children's Social Care, Culture and Communications. Chair of Corporate Parenting Group • Labour • Stoke

CouncillorMaria Lawson Vice-Chair of the Licensing Committee • Labour • Plymstock Dunstone

Emily Lloyd

Councillor Andrea Loveridge The Independents • Plympton Erle

CouncillorMark Lowry Cabinet Member for Finance • Labour • Southway

Councillor Andy Lugger Leader of the Conservative Group • Conservative • Southway

CouncillorJosh McCarty Labour • St. Budeaux

Councillor Lauren McLay Leader of the Green Group • The Green Party • Plympton Chaddlewood

Councillor Paul McNamara Labour • Efford and Lipson

CouncillorKeith Moore Chair of the Taxi Licensing Committee • Labour • Honicknowle

CouncillorRay Morton Labour • Honicknowle

CouncillorPauline Murphy Chair of Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel • Labour • Efford and Lipson

Councillor Carol Ney Vice-Chair of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel • The Independents • Southway

CouncillorPatrick Nicholson Leader of The Independents • The Independents • Plympton St. Mary

CouncillorSally Nicholson The Independents • Plympton St. Mary

Councillor Will Noble Labour • Moor View

CouncillorChris Penberthy Cabinet Member for Housing, Cooperative Development and Communities and Chair of Child Poverty Working Group • Labour • St. Peter and the Waterfront