Issue - meetings

Council was provided with an overview of the Boundary Commission for England proposals for Parliamentary Boundaries and the consultation stage currently underway.

Two plans were circulated to Members outlining proposals for an initial response from the Council.

During the discussion Councillors Chris Baron, Lauren Mitchell and Keir Morrison stated that they did not want their names being included with any formal response from the Council in respect of the parliamentary boundary proposals and wished this to be noted in the minutes.

In addition, and in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 18.4 [Recorded Vote], Councillor Lauren Mitchell moved that the vote in relation to this item be formally recorded in the minutes.  Having been duly seconded by Councillor Keir Morrison and put to the vote, Members agreed to this course of action.)

RESOLVED that

a)    the Boundary Commission for England proposals for Parliamentary Boundaries and the consultation stage currently underway, be received and noted;

b)    it be agreed that the Council makes a formal representation to the Boundary Commission for England, as part of the consultation stage, based on the suggested alternative boundaries detailed within the report and the two plans further circulated at the meeting.