Agenda

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A member may ask a verbal question of the Leader, any Member of the Cabinet or Chair of a Committee about any matter on the Council agenda and which the Council has powers or duties or which affects the Borough.  Only one verbal question per Councillor. (20 minutes)

(A)          A combined authority update report is attached, for information.  The focus of this update is the Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Committee.

(B)          The GM health scrutiny representative, Councillor FitzGerald will then be invited to present a verbal update on the work of the Authority (5 minutes).

(C)          Members will be allowed to ask verbal questions on the verbal update (5 minutes).

(D)          Questions (if any) on the work of the Combined Authority to be asked by Members of the Council for which the necessary notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rules. (10 minutes)

The following Notices of Motion have been received:-

(1)   Economic Growth and Excessive Interventions

This Council notes that;

1. There are many exciting plans for regeneration within the Borough that could offer further opportunity to widen and strengthen the hospitality offering that businesses can provide. 
2. A vibrant and successful hospitality sector provides many economic and social advantages. Through increasing the hospitality sector offering in the Borough that in itself contributes to economic growth which is to be welcomed and encouraged.
3. As well as people physically going to the different hospitality settings there is now significant opportunity to use technology to order food to be eaten at home.

This Council further notes;

1. That the Prime Minister has indicated although these proposals were not included in the Labour Party General Election manifesto the Government could ban smoking in external areas such as pub gardens and outside football stadiums.
2. The mixed messaging coming from Government Ministers some of whom have suggested that legislation could be used to restrict freedom of choice with regards to alcohol and food ingredients.
3. Restricting the choices of individuals by excessive Government intervention is likely to have a negative impact onthe hospitality industry and commercial property owners and reduce the potential of any economic growth.

This Council resolves to;

1.     Consult with the hospitality businesses and commercial property owners in Bury as to their views on the potential Government proposals outlined in this motion.

2.     As part of this consultation enquire if there is anything we can do as a Council to advocate on their behalf.

3.     Following receipt of the views of hospitality businesses and commercial property owners in Bury meet with the appropriate Business Group(s) to formulate an agreed action plan.

4.     Write to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care with the outcome of the consultation with Bury hospitality businesses and commercial property owners.

In the names of COUNCILLORS S. Arif, Bernstein, Brown, Gartside, Harris, Hussain, Lancaster, McBriar, Rydeheard, Vernon.

(2) Support to Armed Forces

Motion, to provide accessible facilities and opportunities for improving the mental & physical wellbeing of our armed forces community which will also directly benefit Blue Light service veterans

The Council notes that the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty, is a legal obligation on public bodies to ‘have due regard’ to the principles of the Covenant and requires decisions about the development and delivery of services to be made with conscious consideration of the needs of the Armed Forces community. These include healthcare, education, and housing services.

“Due regard” means that organisations in scope of the Duty will need to consciously consider the unique obligations and sacrifices made by the Armed Forces; that it is desirable to remove disadvantages faced by the Armed Forces community; and that special provision may be justified in some circumstances.

Although the Covenant has no mandate over veterans of the Blue Light Services the measures proposed would also support that wider community and those groups who are often overlooked especially in terms of mental health.

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A report setting out progress in respect of Motions passed at the last meeting of Council is attached for information.

None to report.

Questions on the work of Outside Bodies or partnerships on which the Council is represented to be asked by Members of the Council (if any).