Agenda item
Minutes:
Moved by Councillor Murray,
Seconded by Councillor M. Donnelly,
That the minutes of the proceedings of the People and Communities Committee of 8th August, be approved and adopted.
At the request of Councillor T.Brooks, the Council agreed that the minute under the heading “Pitches Strategy Update” be amended to reflect that a report was being undertaken by Council officers in relation to the use of micro plastics, which would include Health and Safety Risks, and the duties and obligations of the Council, in this regard.
In response to Councillor Ferguson’s request for the Council to engage with Mr. R. Johnston, Chairman of South Belfast Youth League regarding the Pitches Strategy, the Chief Executive advised that this would be explored as part of the wider process.
The Bullring DFC/BSC Capital Project
At the request of Councillor Black, the Council agreed that a report be submitted to a future Committee meeting in relation to the operation of the Divis Back Path Facility and the reinstatement of the temporary facility management agreement that had previously been in place.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Garrett,
Seconded by Councillor Beattie,
That the minute of the People and Communities Committee of 8th August, under the heading “Responsible Dog Ownership” be taken back to the Committee for further consideration, and to allow further information on the issue to be provided.
On a recorded vote, thirty-nine Members voted for the proposal and seventeen against and it was declared carried.
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For 39
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Against 17 |
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The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor (Councillor Murphy); Aldermen Copeland, Lawlor, McCullough and Rodgers; Councillors Anglin, Beattie, Black, Bradley, R. Brooks, Bunting, Canavan, Carson, Collins, M. Donnelly, P. Donnelly, R-M Donnelly, Doran, D. Douglas, S. Douglas, Duffy, Ferguson, Garrett, Gormley, Kelly, Magee, Maskey, G. McAteer, McCabe, McCann, McCormick, McCusker, McDowell, I. McLaughlin, R. McLaughlin, Nic Bhranair, Ó Néill, Verner, Walsh
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The Deputy Lord Mayor (Councillor Groogan); Councillors Bell, Bower, T. Brooks, de Faoite, Doherty, Flynn, Long, Lyons, Maghie, F. McAteer, McKeown, McMullan, Murray, Nelson, Smyth, and Whyte. |
Sustainable Period Product Scheme
At the request of Councillor McCabe and with the permission of the Council, the Chairperson (Councillor Murray) agreed that the minute under the heading “Sustainable Period Product Scheme” be taken back to the Committee for further consideration.
Social Supermarket Fund – Update
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Murray,
Seconded by Councillor Flynn,
That the minute of the People and Communities Committee of 8th August, under the heading “Social Supermarket Fund – Update” be rejected and, accordingly, the Council agrees to deliver the allocation of funding for the social supermarket through an open call process, with 25% of the budget to be set aside to support the establishment of new social supermarket provision.
On a recorded vote, eighteen Members voted for the proposal and thirty-three against and it was declared lost.
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For 18
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Against 33 |
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Councillors Bell, Bower, T. Brooks, Collins, de Faoite, Doherty, Flynn, Long, Lyons, Maghie, F. McAteer, McCusker, McKeown, McMullan, Murray, Nelson, Smyth, and Whyte. |
The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor (Councillor Murphy); Aldermen Copeland, Lawlor and Rodgers; Councillors Anglin, Black, Bradley, R. Brooks, Bunting, Carson, M. Donnelly, P. Donnelly, R-M Donnelly, Doran, D. Douglas, S. Douglas, Duffy, Ferguson, Garrett, Gormley, Kelly, Magee, Maskey, G. McAteer, McCabe, McCann, McCormick, McDowell, I. McLaughlin, R. McLaughlin, Nic Bhranair, Ó Néill and Walsh.
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Street Sign Format
Amendment
Moved by Councillor R.M Donnelly,
Seconded by Councillor O’Neill,
That the minute of the People and Communities Committee of 8th August, under the heading “Street Sign Format” be rejected and, accordingly, the Council agrees that the report, as noted in the minutes, would not be submitted to the Committee for consideration.
On a vote, thirty-seven Members voted for the proposal and twenty against and it was declared carried.
Adoption of Minutes
Subject to the foregoing amendments, the minutes of the proceedings of the People and Communities Committee of 8th August, were approved and adopted.
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