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Council - Thursday, 22nd February, 2024 7.00 pm

February 22, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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Summary

The council meeting primarily focused on discussing a motion regarding a ceasefire in Gaza, which was heavily debated and amended. The session also included questions from councillors on various local issues, ranging from environmental concerns to local government investments.

  1. Ceasefire in Gaza Motion: The original motion called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. After amendments, it emphasized humanitarian concerns and a two-state solution. Arguments for the motion highlighted the need for peace and humanitarian relief, while amendments aimed to ensure the motion's practical enforceability and relevance to local governance. The decision to amend and pass the motion reflects the council's commitment to international peace and the practical limitations of local government influence.

  2. Questions from Councillors: Councillors raised issues such as pollution from vehicle idling, the management of combustible waste, and concerns about abandoned vehicles. Each issue was addressed by relevant council members who provided updates on actions being taken or policies in place. These discussions underscored ongoing local governance efforts to address environmental and community concerns.

Interesting Incident: The meeting experienced a procedural hiccup when confusion arose regarding the amendments to the Gaza ceasefire motion, leading to a brief adjournment. This incident highlighted the complexities and challenges of managing council procedures, especially on sensitive and significant topics.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorLeo Britcher
Councillor Leo Britcher  The Labour Party •  Salmestone Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBertie Braidwood
Councillor Bertie Braidwood  Independent •  Westgate-on-Sea Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlan Currie
Councillor Alan Currie  The Labour Party •  Cliftonville West Ward
Profile image for CouncillorReece Pugh
Councillor Reece Pugh  Conservative Party •  Birchington North Ward
Profile image for CouncillorCorinna Huxley
Councillor Corinna Huxley  The Labour Party •  Eastcliff Ward
Profile image for CouncillorEmma Dawson
Councillor Emma Dawson  Conservative Party •  Birchington South Ward
Profile image for CouncillorHeather Keen
Councillor Heather Keen  Cabinet Member for Community •  The Labour Party •  Cliftonville West Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRoopa Farooki
Councillor Roopa Farooki  The Labour Party •  Viking Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJack Packman
Councillor Jack Packman  The Labour Party •  Dane Valley Ward
Profile image for CouncillorKristian Bright
Councillor Kristian Bright  Cabinet Member for Parking, Tourism and Culture •  The Labour Party •  Viking Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJoanne Bright
Councillor Joanne Bright  The Labour Party •  Beacon Road Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Nichols
Councillor John Nichols  Conservative Party •  Viking Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJim Driver
Councillor Jim Driver  The Labour Party •  Northwood Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Donaldson
Councillor David Donaldson  The Labour Party •  Westgate-on-Sea Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Dennis
Councillor John Dennis  Independent •  Garlinge Ward
Profile image for CouncillorHelen Crittenden
Councillor Helen Crittenden  The Labour Party •  Eastcliff Ward
Profile image for CouncillorKevin Pressland
Councillor Kevin Pressland  Green Party •  St Peters Ward
Profile image for CouncillorTricia Austin
Councillor Tricia Austin  Green Party •  Central Harbour Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRuth Duckworth
Councillor Ruth Duckworth  Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Property •  The Labour Party •  Dane Valley Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Worrow
Councillor John Worrow  Independent •  Garlinge Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPhil Fellows
Councillor Phil Fellows  Conservative Party •  Birchington South Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJill Bayford
Councillor Jill Bayford  Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning •  Conservative Party •  Bradstowe Ward
Profile image for CouncillorHarry Scobie
Councillor Harry Scobie  The Labour Party •  Cliftonville West Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Edwards
Councillor John Edwards  The Labour Party •  Westbrook Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPat Moore
Councillor Pat Moore  The Labour Party •  Newington Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRebecca Wing
Councillor Rebecca Wing  Green Party •  Central Harbour Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMatthew Scott
Councillor Matthew Scott  Conservative Party •  Westgate-on-Sea Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlan Munns
Councillor Alan Munns  Independent •  Kingsgate Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Davis
Councillor John Davis  Shadow Leader of the Council and Shadow Cabinet Member for Strategy, Corporate Services and Climate Change •  Conservative Party •  Cliffsend and Pegwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSteve Albon
Councillor Steve Albon  Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Coastal Services •  The Labour Party •  Eastcliff Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMarc Rattigan
Councillor Marc Rattigan  Shadow Cabinet Member for Community •  Conservative Party •  Cliftonville East Ward
Profile image for CouncillorKatie Pope
Councillor Katie Pope  The Labour Party •  Salmestone Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJennifer Matterface
Councillor Jennifer Matterface  The Labour Party •  Beacon Road Ward
Profile image for CouncillorHelen Whitehead
Councillor Helen Whitehead  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning •  Labour and Co-operative Party •  Margate Central Ward
Profile image for CouncillorElysa d'Abbro
Councillor Elysa d'Abbro  The Labour Party •  Westbrook Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBarry Manners
Councillor Barry Manners  Independent •  Cliftonville East Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDebra Owen-Hughes
Councillor Debra Owen-Hughes  Chair of Council •  The Labour Party •  Northwood Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRob Yates
Councillor Rob Yates  Green Party •  Margate Central Ward
Profile image for CouncillorGeorge Rusiecki
Councillor George Rusiecki  Shadow Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Property •  Conservative Party •  Bradstowe Ward
Profile image for CouncillorCedric Towning
Councillor Cedric Towning  Shadow Cabinet Member for Parking, Tourism and Culture •  Conservative Party •  Cliftonville East Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRaushan Ara
Councillor Raushan Ara  The Labour Party •  Central Harbour Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBrenda Rogers
Councillor Brenda Rogers  Shadow Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Coastal Services •  Conservative Party •  Cliffsend and Pegwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRick Everitt
Councillor Rick Everitt  Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy, Corporate Services and Climate Change •  The Labour Party •  Newington Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Green
Councillor David Green  The Labour Party •  Nethercourt Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMartin Boyd
Councillor Martin Boyd  The Labour Party •  Dane Valley Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMarlen Barlow
Councillor Marlen Barlow  The Labour Party •  Thanet Villages Ward
Profile image for CouncillorWilliam Scobie
Councillor William Scobie  The Labour Party •  Northwood Ward
Profile image for CouncillorLinda Wright
Councillor Linda Wright  Conservative Party •  Birchington South Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPat Makinson
Councillor Pat Makinson  The Labour Party •  Sir Moses Montefiore Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMike Garner
Councillor Mike Garner  Green Party •  St Peters Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAbi Smith
Councillor Abi Smith  Green Party •  Thanet Villages Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAnne-Marie Nixey
Councillor Anne-Marie Nixey  Vice Chair of Council •  The Labour Party •  Nethercourt Ward
Profile image for CouncillorGeorge Kup
Councillor George Kup  Conservative Party •  Birchington North Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Moore
Councillor Paul Moore  Conservative Party •  St Peters Ward
Profile image for CouncillorTony Ovenden
Councillor Tony Ovenden  The Labour Party •  Sir Moses Montefiore Ward

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Supplementary agenda 4 22nd-Feb-2024 19.00 Council
Supplementary agenda 3 22nd-Feb-2024 19.00 Council
Agenda frontsheet 22nd-Feb-2024 19.00 Council
Supplementary agenda 22nd-Feb-2024 19.00 Council
Supplementary agenda 2 22nd-Feb-2024 19.00 Council

Additional Documents

Annex 3 - OSP Pre and Post Decision Reviews
Printed minutes 22nd-Feb-2024 19.00 Council
Minutes 08022024 Council
DoI advice
Questions from Members of the Council
Questions from Members of the Public and Press
Notice of Motion regarding Fair Tax Declaration
Notice of Motion regarding ceasefire
Motion regarding abuse of councillors and officers
Treasury Mgmt Strategy 2024-25 Council
Annex 2 - Scrutiny Review Topics Scoring table
ANNEX 1 - THE CAPITAL PRUDENTIAL AND TREASURY INDICATORS 2022 23 2026 27
ANNEX 3 - GUIDANCE ON TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY STATEMENT MINIMUM REVENUE PROVISION POLICY STATE
ANNEX 2 - TREASURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICE TMP1 CREDIT AND COUNTERPARTY RISK MANAGEMENT
ANNEX 6 - LINKS ECONOMIC AND INTEREST RATE FORECAST
2024-25 MTFS -
Annex 1 MTFS
Annex 2 - Flexible Use of Capital Receipts 24-25
Council report Statutory Resolution 2024-25
Annex 1 - Revised Members Allowances Scheme 23_24
MEMBERS ALLOWANCES SCHEME 2024_25
Committees panels and boards
ANNEX 4 - TDC CAPITAL STRATEGY 2024 25
ANNEX 5 - TDC NON-TREASURY INVESTMENTS 2024 25
Representation on Ramsgate Charities
Covering Report Draft Calendar of Meetings 2024-27
2ND UPDATED Draft Calendar of Meetings 2024-27 - Google Docs
Annex 1 - OSP Work Programme 2023-24
Overview Scrutiny Panel Chairs Report to Council
Leaders Report
Annex 1 - Proportionality Annex Feb 2024