Attached.

A.     TREE INSPECTIONS

Motion on behalf of the Labour Group

In light of the tragic event in Southend at which a 7 year old girl sadly lost her life, and a near-miss in Harrow Lodge Park where a tree fell across a footpath, this Council commits to introducing a rigorous programme of regular tree inspections across the Borough.

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

In light of the tragic event in Southend at which a 7 year old girl sadly lost her life, and in Harrow Lodge Park where a tree fell across a footpath, this Council commits to continuing our programme of regular tree inspections across the Borough.

Following debate, the amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group was AGREED by 24 votes to 18 with 0 (see division 1) abstentions and AGREED as the substantive motion without division.

RESOLVED:

In light of the tragic event in Southend at which a 7 year old girl sadly lost her life, and in Harrow Lodge Park where a tree fell across a footpath, this Council commits to continuing our programme of regular tree inspections across the Borough.

B.     ROMFORD POLICE STATION

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

This council calls on the Mayor of London and Metropolitan Police to reverse their decision to reduce the opening hours for Romford Police Station's front counter, restoring it to a 24hr service.

Amendment on behalf of the Labour Group

This Council calls on the Metropolitan Police to review its decision to reduce the opening hours for Romford Police Station's front counter.

Following debate, the amendment by the Labour Group was NOT CARRIED by 22 votes to 5 with 15 abstentions (see division 2) and the motion by the Conservative Group was AGREED by 35 votes to 4 with 3 abstentions (see division 3).

RESOLVED:

This council calls on the Mayor of London and Metropolitan Police to reverse their decision to reduce the opening hours for Romford Police Station's front counter, restoring it to a 24hr service.

C.     SCHOOL STREET ZONES TRIAL

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

This Council calls upon this Administration to pause enforcement of the new School Street Zones trial due to poor implementation, lack of public consultation and misleading/conflicting information.

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

This Council calls upon this Administration to review enforcement of the new School Street Zones trial in order to consider the effectiveness of the implementation, public consultation and public information.  

Amendment on behalf of the Labour Group

This Council calls upon this Administration to note concerns regarding the enforcement of the new School Street Zones trial including poor implementation, lack of public consultation and misleading/conflicting information, and to work with all members to address these concerns.

With the agreement of Council, this motion was withdrawn and resubmitted to the next meeting of Council.

D.     CASE TRACKER SYSTEM

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

This Council calls on this Administration to halt the current rollout of the new Case Tracker System on the grounds that there has been insufficient consultation with councillors regarding the design, implementation, and intended use of the system.

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

This Council calls on this Administration to review the current rollout of the new Case Tracker System in order to consider its effectiveness in consultation with councillors regarding the design, implementation and intended use of the system.

With the agreement of Council, this motion was withdrawn and resubmitted to the next meeting of Council.

E.     CORONATION GARDENS MEMORIAL

Motion on behalf of the Labour Group

This Council calls upon the administration to consider setting aside a space within Coronation Gardens for the creation of a permanent public memorial dedicated to Havering residents whose lives have been tragically cut short because of violence.

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

This Council calls upon the Administration to approach the landowner to set aside a space within Coronation Gardens for the creation of a permanent public memorial dedicated to Havering residents whose lives have been tragically cut short because of violence.  

The amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group was AGREED by 26 votes to 4 with 12 abstentions (see division 4) and AGREED as the substantive motion, without division.

RESOLVED:

This Council calls upon the Administration to approach the landowner to set aside a space within Coronation Gardens for the creation of a permanent public memorial dedicated to Havering residents whose lives have been tragically cut short because of violence.