Agenda item

In pursuance of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, to consider any Motions submitted by the due deadline.

Note: The deadline for Notice of Motions was 5.00pm on Wednesday 11 April 2018 (17.00 hours on the eighth clear working day before the meeting)

Pursuant to FCR 79, Councillor Kate Chinn MOVED and Councillor Rob Geleit SECONDED, the following Motion:

“In February we saw the 100^th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 which enabled some women to have the vote.  I am sure we all know Epsom saw one of the most significant events of women’s suffrage take place when on 4 June 1913 Emily Davidson was fatally injured at the Epsom Derby under the hooves of the King’s horse.

I propose it is appropriate that this Council agrees to support, as far as they are possibly able, the erection of a statue of Emily Wilding Davidson in the market place to include the installation of a bench for the statue to be seated on”

Following consideration of advice given by the Chief Executive, Council consented to debate the motion.

Upon the motion being put, it was MOVED by Councillor Eber Kington and SECONDED by Councillor Tony Axelrod that:

“the motion be amended as follows:

In February, we saw the 100^th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 which enabled some women to vote.  I am sure we all know.  During the preceding years Epsom saw one of the most significant events of women’s suffrage take place when on the 4^th June 1913 Emily Davison was fatally injured at the Epsom Derby under the hooves of the king’s horse.

I propose it is appropriate that this Council agrees to support, as far as they are possibly able, the erection of a statue to Emily Wilding Davison n in the market place to include the installation of a bench for the statue to be seated on.

This Council therefore notes the importance of commemorating that event as well the significance of the suffragette movement and, in particular, the role played by Emily Davison.

This Council therefore welcomes and supports the community initiative to fund and place a statue of Emily Davison in Epsom and notes and endorses the work already undertaken by the Chairman of Strategy and Resources and Borough officers to support and facilitate the project, which includes:

·                     Nominating the Chairman of Strategy and Resources and the Chief Legal Officer as the lead Member and Officer to liaise with the Emily Davison Memorial Project Group (EDMP), in order to ensure effective and efficient decision making in all areas where the Borough Council has a role and remit

·                     Agreeing to draft a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the Borough Council take ownership of the statue should all the necessary legal and planning arrangements be in place”

·                     Providing EDMP with Officer advice and support on the historical context of events being planned alongside the installation of the statue

·                     Liaising with SCC on any aspects of the work or location which require SCC permissions”

Upon being put, the amendment was ACCEPTED by Councillor Kate Chinn and it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

In February, we saw the 100^th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 which enabled some women to vote.  During the preceding years, Epsom saw one of the most significant events of women’s suffrage take place when on the 4^th June 1913 Emily Davison was fatally injured at the Epsom Derby under the hooves of the king’s horse.

This Council therefore notes the importance of commemorating that event as well the significance of the suffragette movement and, in particular, the role played by Emily Davison.

This Council therefore welcomes and supports the community initiative to fund and place a statue of Emily Davison in Epsom and notes and endorses the work already undertaken by the Chairman of Strategy and Resources and Borough officers to support and facilitate the project, which includes:

·                     Nominating the Chairman of Strategy and Resources and the Chief Legal Officer as the lead Member and Officer to liaise with the Emily Davison Memorial Project Group (EDMP), in order to ensure effective and efficient decision making in all areas where the Borough Council has a role and remit

·                     Agreeing to draft a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the Borough Council take ownership of the statue should all the necessary legal and planning arrangements be in place.

·                     Providing EDMP with Officer advice and support on the historical context of events being planned alongside the installation of the statue

·                     Liaising with SCC on any aspects of the work or location which require SCC permissions