A) Councillor Drake to move:-
This Council notes that, following the disbanding of Regional Health Authorities, the responsibility for fluoridation schemes will fall to local authorities. This Council therefore urges the Executive, on behalf of the Council, to use its present and future influence to reverse the decision to add fluoride to Southampton's water.
B) Councillor R Williams to move:-
Council calls on the Executive to support the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government's request to return to talks to resolve the current industrial dispute and suspend the threat of dismissals whilst those talks take place.
Minutes:
(a) Fluoridation
Councillor Drake moved and Councillor Turner seconded:-
“This Council notes that, following the disbanding of Regional Health Authorities, the responsibility for fluoridation schemes will fall to local authorities. This Council therefore urges the Executive, on behalf of the Council, to use its present and future influence to reverse the decision to add fluoride to Southampton's water”.
Amendment moved by Councillor Moulton and seconded by Councillor Smith:
AMENDMENT
In the 1st line, after the words “Regional Health Authorities”, add: “in 2013”,
In the 2nd line, after the words “responsibility for fluoridation schemes will fall to”, delete the words“local authorities. This Council therefore urges the Executive, on behalf of the Council, to use its present and future influence to reverse the decision to add fluoride to Southampton's water.”
and replace with “Public Health England. Council further notes that the passing of the Health Bill will give Southampton City Council leadership responsibility for dental health. Council urges the Executive to investigate what powers local authorities will have with regard to fluoridation schemes following the passing of the Bill but notes that powers to reverse the planned local fluoridation scheme rest with Parliament and primary legislation. Council resolves to debate this matter more fully at the September Council meeting when it is anticipated that a petition will be presented by Hampshire Against Fluoridation.”
Amended Motion to read:
“This Council notes that, following the disbanding of Regional Health Authorities in 2013, the responsibility for fluoridation schemes will fall to Public Health England. Council further notes that the passing of the Health Bill will give Southampton City Council leadership responsibility for dental health. Council urges the Executive to investigate what powers local authorities will have with regard to fluoridation schemes following the passing of the Bill but notes that powers to reverse the planned local fluoridation scheme rest with Parliament and primary legislation. Council resolves to debate this matter more fully at the September Council meeting when it is anticipated that a petition will be presented by Hampshire Against Fluoridation.”
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE AMENDMENT WAS DECLARED CARRIED
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE MOTION AS AMENDED WAS DECLARED CARRIED
RESOLVED that the motion as amended be approved.
(b) Industrial dispute
Councillor Dr R Williams altered and moved and Councillor Letts seconded:-
ALTERATION
Delete everything after industrial dispute…
Altered motion to read:
“Council calls on the Executive to support the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government's request to return to talks to resolve the current industrial dispute.
Amendment moved by Councillor Vinson and seconded by Councillor Drake:
AMENDMENT
In the 1st line, after the words “the Executive” insert the words “and Trades Unions”
In the 3rd line, after the words “current industrial dispute”, add “'without preconditions'.
Amended Motion to read:
'Council calls on the Executive and Trades Unions to support the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government's request to return to talks to resolve the current industrial dispute without preconditions”
Further amendment moved by Councillor Smith and seconded by Councillor Moulton:
AMENDMENT
In the first line delete ‘calls on’ and replace with‘welcomes the support given to’ – delete ‘to support’ and replace with ‘by’
In the second line delete ‘request to return to’ and replace with‘in respect of the measures taken by SCC to protect services, jobs and the lowest paid. Council further resolves to support the Executive in pursuing’
In the third line after “industrial dispute” add ‘and welcomes the commitment by the Leader of the Council to continue dialogue with the trade unions with the aim of reaching an agreement.’
Amended Motion to read:
Council welcomes the support given to the Executive by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in respect of the measures taken by SCC to protect services, jobs and the lowest paid. Council further resolves to support the Executive in pursuing talks to resolve the current industrial dispute and welcomes the commitment by the Leader of the Council to continue dialogue with the trade unions with the aim of reaching an agreement”.
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE AMENDMENT IN THE NAME OF COUNCILLOR VINSON WAS DECLARED LOST
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE AMENDMENT IN THE NAME OF COUNCILLOR SMITH WAS DECLARED CARRIED
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE MOTION AS AMENDED BY COUNCILLOR SMITH WAS DECLARED CARRIED
RESOLVEDthat the motion as amended be approved.