Issue - meetings

This report sets out notices of motions ruled in order by the Mayor in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer.

“Women 100”

In pursuance of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, Councillor Hannah Dalton MOVED and Councillor Tella Wormington SECONDED that:

“This Council notes and welcomes the work undertaken by the HR Team and officers across the Council to ensure that our policies and procedures promote equality, and which makes Epsom and Ewell an excellent and welcoming place for women to work and succeed.

In this year, marking the centenary of the first time women exercised the right to vote in a General Election, this Council also commends and celebrates the significant achievements of women in the Borough, and their important contribution to the history and development of Epsom and Ewell across a wide range of social, political, cultural, educational and environmental changes and advance”

Following consideration of advice given by the Chief Executive, the Council was unanimous that the motion be debated at the meeting.

Upon being put, the MOTION was CARRIED (unanimously).

“Variation to Car Park Charges”

In pursuance of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, Councillor Tina Mountain MOVED and Councillor Alex Clarke SECONDED that:

“This Council should agree that the first half hour of parking in all Epsom and Ewell Borough Car Parks should be free”

Following consideration of advice given by the Chief Executive, it was put to the Council that the matter be referred to the relevant Committee and the Mayor was requested to put the matter of referral to the vote.

Upon being put, there were 23 members in favour, 6 against and no abstentions

Accordingly, it was RESOLVED that

The matter be referred to the Environment and Safe Communities Committee