Agenda item

MOTIONS FOR DEBATE

Attached.

Minutes:

A. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

 

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

 

This Council commits to taking back control of development in Havering, through the creation and implementation of Neighbourhood Plans and Social Value shopping lists within the next six months, putting residents and local communities at the heart of planning.

 

(Received 30/06/25, 2007)

 

Amendment on behalf of the Labour Group

 

This Council commits to the refresh and implementation of the Local Plan, and recognizes the need for an up to date Social Value Strategy, putting residents and local communities at the heart of planning.

 

(Received 14/7/25, 2035)

 

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

 

This Council commits to continuing to maintain control of development in Havering through the refresh of our Local Plan within the delivery plan timeframe.

 

(Received 14/7/25, 2111)

 

 

Following debate, the amendment on behalf of the Labour Group was NOT AGREED by 35 votes to 5 with 5 abstentions (see division 1); the amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association was AGREED by 24 votes to 17 with 4 abstentions (see division 2) and AGREED as the substantive motion, without division. It was RESOLVED:

 

 

This Council commits to continuing to maintain control of development in Havering through the refresh of our Local Plan within the delivery plan timeframe.

 

 

 

B. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY/CCTV

 

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

 

This Council commits to dedicating £1m of CIL money to the expansion of the CCTV network across Havering.

 

(Received 30/06/25, 2007)

 

Amendment on behalf of the Labour Group

 

This Council calls for a progress report on the expansion of the CCTV network across Havering to be brought back to an urgent meeting of the People Overview & Scrutiny Subcommittee.

 

(Received 14/7/25, 2035)

 

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

 

Having already invested £750,000 in phase one of the CCTV network upgrade, This Council commits to undertake a review of the expansion of the CCTV network once the first phrase is completed.

 

(Received 14/7/25, 2111)

 

Following debate, the amendment on behalf of the Labour Group was NOT AGREED by 35 votes to 5 with 5 abstentions (see division 3); the amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group was AGREED by 23 votes to 13 with 9 abstentions (see division 4) and AGREED as the substantive motion without division. It was RESOLVED:

 

 

Having already invested £750,000 in phase one of the CCTV network upgrade, This Council commits to undertake a review of the expansion of the CCTV network once the first phrase is completed.

 

 

 

C. LAUNDERS LANE

 

Motion on behalf of the Residents Association Independent Group

 

Given the significance and impact on residents who live near Launders lane, together with the impact on the general environment and the outcome of the recent judicial review, this Council calls for a report to be presented to the Full Council meeting in September 2025, of how the administration plans to rectify the situation in Launders Lane. 

 

Such a report should include amongst other items, an issue log, risk analysis, costings, communication plan, key stakeholder analysis, key milestones and a detailed action plan with associated timescales. This report to be in line with good project management practice.

 

(Received 4/7/25, 1724)

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

 

Given the significance and impact on residents who live near Launders lane, together with the impact on the general environment and the outcome of the recent judicial review, this Council calls for a report to be presented to Cabinet at its meeting in September 2025, of how the administration plans to rectify the situation in Launders Lane. 

 

Such a report should include amongst other items, an issue log, risk analysis, costings, communication plan, key stakeholder analysis, key milestones and a detailed action plan with associated timescales. This report to be in line with good project management practice.

 

(Received 14/7/25, 2111)

 

 

The amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group was AGREED by 42 votes to 0 with 3 abstentions (see division 5) and AGREED as the substantive motion without division. It was RESOLVED:

 

 

Given the significance and impact on residents who live near Launders lane, together with the impact on the general environment and the outcome of the recent judicial review, this Council calls for a report to be presented to Cabinet at its meeting in September 2025, of how the administration plans to rectify the situation in Launders Lane. 

 

Such a report should include amongst other items, an issue log, risk analysis, costings, communication plan, key stakeholder analysis, key milestones and a detailed action plan with associated timescales. This report to be in line with good project management practice.

 

 

D. VEHICLE ENGINE IDLING

 

Motion on behalf of the Labour Group

 

This Council recognises the shared concern among residents regarding the impact of vehicle engine idling outside schools on the health of young children and those with respiratory conditions, and calls on the Administration to work with relevant stakeholders to develop and deliver a targeted public health campaign ahead of the September school intake, aimed at reducing engine idling around our schools.

 

(Received 8/7/25, 1041)

 

(No amendments received).

 

 

 

The motion on behalf of the Labour Group was AGREED by 45 votes to 0 with 0 abstentions (see division 6). It was RESOLVED:

 

This Council recognises the shared concern among residents regarding the impact of vehicle engine idling outside schools on the health of young children and those with respiratory conditions, and calls on the Administration to work with relevant stakeholders to develop and deliver a targeted public health campaign ahead of the September school intake, aimed at reducing engine idling around our schools.

 

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