(a) Councillor Moulton to move:
Council recognises the benefits that the Western Docks bring to the local, regional and national economy but also notes the impact that increasing amounts of docks related traffic and industry is having on neighbouring residential communities on the west of the City.
Council calls upon the Executive to work with council officers and ABP in drawing up plans to improve the appearance of the western approach to the City; to develop a green corridor with a programme of tree planting along the boundary of the docks. Council notes the opportunities presented by the refresh of the Council's Local Plan to address this matter. Council also notes the evidence that has been presented to the scrutiny inquiry into air quality, which highlights the benefits that greening this part of the City would bring; as well as improving the aesthetic appearance of the area, it would also help improve local air quality by absorbing pollution.
Furthermore Council notes the many benefits that trees can bring communities more broadly; including reducing ground maintenance budgets, helping to maintain climate equilibrium, improving water quality in rivers and streams, assisting with combating flooding, supporting a wide range of wildlife and providing health and wellbeing benefits.
This Council therefore pledges to explore broader opportunities for increased tree planting on Council owned land, and to give consideration and encouragement to initiatives that encourage tree planting elsewhere in the City.
(b) Councillor Hecks to move:
Every year in the United Kingdom there are more than 30,000 ‘out of hospital’ cardiac arrests. Of those 30,000 less than 10% of patients survive; that is 27,000 potentially avoidable deaths. Contrast that with Norway where survival rates of 1 in 4 – 25% - significantly more than in the UK. One primary reason for that substantially greater survival rate is that in Norway training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] is compulsory in all secondary schools. This means that many more bystanders have the knowledge to assist in an emergency prior to the arrival of the emergency services.
CPR training is simple and takes less than 30 minutes. The British Heart Foundation [BHF] has launching its ‘Nation of Lifesavers’ campaign to make CPR training a part of the curriculum in every secondary school and college. Free training kits are available and no direct teacher involvement is required, the training being essentially led by a video presentation. There is thus no financial resource requirement from the school’s budget, only a single half hour out of teaching time per year.
Council therefore RESOLVES to support the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Nation of Lifesavers’ campaign by encouraging all secondary schools and colleges within Southampton to implement the BHF’s campaign by including CPR training within the curriculum.
(c) Councillor Keogh to move:
The My Journey Commuter Challenge is an excellent initiative supported by Southampton City Council that seeks to encourage commuters in the month of May to use a mode of transport to and from work other than their car. This could be walking, cycling, or using the bus or train. Not only does this help reduce congestion and pollution in the City, it also delivers significant health benefits to the individual and supports the City Council’s pledge to achieve its modal shift away from cars to other more environment friendly modes of transport.
The Council calls upon the Executive to set a target of 20% for Southampton City Council to achieve for the My Journey Commuter Challenge in May 2015.
(d) Councillor Baillie to move:
Council calls upon the Executive to ensure that all submitted suggestions and options regarding the now finished Library Consultation are fully, openly and thoroughly investigated, with special investigation and consideration given to the general positive physical & mental health improvements that a vibrant community centre such as Cobbett Road Library provides, taking particular advice from Southampton Public Health.
(e) Councillor Smith to move:
Council expresses its profound disappointment that despite inheriting from the previous Conservative Administration, a forward thinking, and radical programme for the regeneration of Southampton’s Council Estates, very little progress has been made and in some respects the programme after 3 years of a Labour Administration has gone backwards. Given the huge transformational opportunity that has been wasted over the past 3 years by the current Administration and in particular the lack of clear direction and leadership shown by the Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Payne, Council calls for the immediate resignation of Cllr Payne and for new Cabinet leadership of the Housing and Sustainability portfolio.
Minutes:
(a) Western approach to City
Councillor Moulton moved and Councillor Galton seconded:
“Council recognises the benefits that the Western Docks bring to the local, regional and national economy but also notes the impact that increasing amounts of docks related traffic and industry is having on neighbouring residential communities on the west of the City.
Council calls upon the Executive to work with council officers and ABP in drawing up plans to improve the appearance of the western approach to the City; to develop a green corridor with a programme of tree planting along the boundary of the docks. Council notes the opportunities presented by the refresh of the Council's Local Plan to address this matter. Council also notes the evidence that has been presented to the scrutiny inquiry into air quality, which highlights the benefits that greening this part of the City would bring; as well as improving the aesthetic appearance of the area, it would also help improve local air quality by absorbing pollution.
Furthermore Council notes the many benefits that trees can bring communities more broadly; including reducing ground maintenance budgets, helping to maintain climate equilibrium, improving water quality in rivers and streams, assisting with combating flooding, supporting a wide range of wildlife and providing health and wellbeing benefits.
This Council therefore pledges to explore broader opportunities for increased tree planting on Council owned land, and to give consideration and encouragement to initiatives that encourage tree planting elsewhere in the City”.
Amendment moved by Councillor Shields and seconded by Councillor Hammond:
In the second paragraph after ‘green corridor’ delete‘with a’
Replace with ‘which may include’
New sentence to read:
; to develop a green corridor which may include a programme of tree planting along the boundary of the docks.
Amended Motion to read:
“Council recognises the benefits that the Western Docks bring to the local, regional and national economy but also notes the impact that increasing amounts of docks related traffic and industry is having on neighbouring residential communities on the west of the City.
Council calls upon the Executive to work with council officers and ABP in drawing up plans to improve the appearance of the western approach to the City; to develop a green corridor which may include a programme of tree planting along the boundary of the docks. Council notes the opportunities presented by the refresh of the Council's Local Plan to address this matter. Council also notes the evidence that has been presented to the scrutiny inquiry into air quality, which highlights the benefits that greening this part of the City would bring; as well as improving the aesthetic appearance of the area, it would also help improve local air quality by absorbing pollution.
Furthermore Council notes the many benefits that trees can bring communities more broadly; including reducing ground maintenance budgets, helping to maintain climate equilibrium, improving water quality in rivers and streams, assisting with combating flooding, supporting a wide range of wildlife and providing health and wellbeing benefits.
This Council therefore pledges to explore broader opportunities for increased tree planting on Council owned land, and to give consideration and encouragement to initiatives that encourage tree planting elsewhere in the City”.
With the consent of the meeting, Councillor Moulton moved an alteration to the amendment in the name of Councillor Shield which was seconded by Councillor Letts:
In 2nd paragraph add after ‘tree planting’ ‘along with a range of other measures’
Altered amended motion to read
“Council recognises the benefits that the Western Docks bring to the local, regional and national economy but also notes the impact that increasing amounts of docks related traffic and industry is having on neighbouring residential communities on the west of the City.
Council calls upon the Executive to work with council officers and ABP in drawing up plans to improve the appearance of the western approach to the City; to develop a green corridor which may include a programme of tree planting along with a range of other measures along the boundary of the docks. Council notes the opportunities presented by the refresh of the Council's Local Plan to address this matter. Council also notes the evidence that has been presented to the scrutiny inquiry into air quality, which highlights the benefits that greening this part of the City would bring; as well as improving the aesthetic appearance of the area, it would also help improve local air quality by absorbing pollution.
Furthermore Council notes the many benefits that trees can bring communities more broadly; including reducing ground maintenance budgets, helping to maintain climate equilibrium, improving water quality in rivers and streams, assisting with combating flooding, supporting a wide range of wildlife and providing health and wellbeing benefits.
This Council therefore pledges to explore broader opportunities for increased tree planting on Council owned land, and to give consideration and encouragement to initiatives that encourage tree planting elsewhere in the City”.
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE ALTERED AMENDMENT WAS DECLARED CARRIED
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE MOTION AS ALTERED AND AMENDED WAS DECLARED CARRIED
RESOLVED that the motion as altered and amended be approved.
NOTE: Councillor Burke declared a personal interest in the above matter, in view of his employment by the Company referred to in the motion and remained in the meeting during the consideration of the matter.
(b) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Councillor Hecks moved and Councillor White seconded:
“Every year in the United Kingdom there are more than 30,000 ‘out of hospital’ cardiac arrests. Of those 30,000 less than 10% of patients survive; that is 27,000 potentially avoidable deaths. Contrast that with Norway where survival rates of 1 in 4 – 25% - significantly more than in the UK. One primary reason for that substantially greater survival rate is that in Norway training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] is compulsory in all secondary schools. This means that many more bystanders have the knowledge to assist in an emergency prior to the arrival of the emergency services.
CPR training is simple and takes less than 30 minutes. The British Heart Foundation [BHF] has launching its ‘Nation of Lifesavers’ campaign to make CPR training a part of the curriculum in every secondary school and college. Free training kits are available and no direct teacher involvement is required, the training being essentially led by a video presentation. There is thus no financial resource requirement from the school’s budget, only a single half hour out of teaching time per year.
Council therefore RESOLVES to support the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Nation of Lifesavers’ campaign by encouraging all secondary schools and colleges within Southampton to implement the BHF’s campaign by including CPR training within the curriculum”.
Amendment moved by Councillor Shields and seconded by Councillor Jeffery:
ADD at the end:
Council recognises the need to train people – particularly young people - in the skills needed to step in and help in an emergency. Council proposes, therefore, to explore options for the introduction of a Southampton ‘heart-safe’ programme that would include:
1. working in partnership with local community and voluntary organisations to provide support for schools and young people so that by the time every child leaves school they will have had access to emergency first aid training for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of defibrillators.
2. working in partnership with local businesses, identify opportunities for locating AEDs in major public venues and supporting local fundraising efforts to provide them to schools and sports clubs.
Amended Motion to read:
“Every year in the United Kingdom there are more than 30,000 ‘out of hospital’ cardiac arrests. Of those 30,000 less than 10% of patients survive; that is 27,000 potentially avoidable deaths. Contrast that with Norway where survival rates of 1 in 4 – 25% - significantly more than in the UK. One primary reason for that substantially greater survival rate is that in Norway training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] is compulsory in all secondary schools. This means that many more bystanders have the knowledge to assist in an emergency prior to the arrival of the emergency services.
CPR training is simple and takes less than 30 minutes. The British Heart Foundation [BHF] has launching its ‘Nation of Lifesavers’ campaign to make CPR training a part of the curriculum in every secondary school and college. Free training kits are available and no direct teacher involvement is required, the training being essentially led by a video presentation. There is thus no financial resource requirement from the school’s budget, only a single half hour out of teaching time per year.
Council therefore RESOLVES to support the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Nation of Lifesavers’ campaign by encouraging all secondary schools and colleges within Southampton to implement the BHF’s campaign by including CPR training within the curriculum.
Council recognises the need to train people – particularly young people - in the skills needed to step in and help in an emergency. Council proposes, therefore, to explore options for the introduction of a Southampton ‘heart-safe’ programme that would include:
1. working in partnership with local community and voluntary organisations to provide support for schools and young people so that by the time every child leaves school they will have had access to emergency first aid training for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of defibrillators.
2. working in partnership with local businesses, identify opportunities for locating AEDs in major public venues and supporting local fundraising efforts to provide them to schools and sports clubs”.
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.
(c) My Journey Commuter Challenge
With the consent of the meeting, Councillor Keogh altered and moved and Councillor Hammond seconded:
Alteration in second paragraph, delete 20% and replace with 10%
Altered motion to read:
“The My Journey Commuter Challenge is an excellent initiative supported by Southampton City Council that seeks to encourage commuters in the month of May to use a mode of transport to and from work other than their car. This could be walking, cycling, or using the bus or train. Not only does this help reduce congestion and pollution in the City, it also delivers significant health benefits to the individual and supports the City Council’s pledge to achieve its modal shift away from cars to other more environment friendly modes of transport.
The Council calls upon the Executive to set a target of 10% for Southampton City Council to achieve for the My Journey Commuter Challenge in May 2015”.
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE ALTERED MOTION WAS CARRIED
RESOLVED that the altered motion be approved.
(d) Library Consultation
It was noted that the motion in the name of Councillor Baillie had been debated together with the petitions submitted concerning the future transformation of the Library Service (minute 86 (ii) refers).
(e) Regeneration of Southampton’s Council Estates:
Councillor Smith moved and Councillor Baillie seconded:
“Council expresses its profound disappointment that despite inheriting from the previous Conservative Administration, a forward thinking, and radical programme for the regeneration of Southampton’s Council Estates, very little progress has been made and in some respects the programme after 3 years of a Labour Administration has gone backwards. Given the huge transformational opportunity that has been wasted over the past 3 years by the current Administration and in particular the lack of clear direction and leadership shown by the Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Payne, Council calls for the immediate resignation of Cllr Payne and for new Cabinet leadership of the Housing and Sustainability portfolio”.
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE MOTION WAS DECLARED NOT CARRIED
RESOLVED that the motion be not approved.