Five Notices of Motion had been submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedure rules.

1. Cllr Russell MOVED the following motion which was  SECONDED by Cllr Chilvers:

‘Recognising that some residents have difficulty finding space to park their vehicles in Tower Hill, Westbury Road, Weald Road & Sir Francis Way, and that Westbury Road and Sir Francis Way season ticket car parks are not used in the evenings and weekends, Brentwood Borough Council will explore the viability of making these car parks available to the residents and their visitors at these times through a resident parking permit scheme. A report will come forward to the Economic Development Committee for a final decision’. 

Cllr Barrett had submitted an AMENDMENT in accordance with the Council’s procedure rules which was SECONDED by Cllr Morrissey.

Cllr Russell ACCEPTED the AMENDMENT and following a discussion a vote was taken on a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the substantive motion be CARRIED, ie:

‘Recognising that some residents have difficulty finding space to park their vehicles in Tower Hill, Westbury Road, Weald Road & Sir Francis Way, and that Westbury Road and Sir Francis Way season ticket car parks are not used in the evenings and weekends, Brentwood Borough Council will explore the viability of making these car parks available to the residents and their visitors at these times through a resident parking permit scheme. A report will come forward to the Economic Development Committee for a final decision. 

Also recognising that residents have difficulty finding space to park their vehicles in King Edward Road, Alexandra Road, Rose Valley and Gresham Road the Council Owned ‘Car Park Plot’ on King Edward Road is also similarly explored.’

2.   Cllr Clark MOVED the following motion which was SECONDED by Cllr Kendall:

‘This Council notes:

1.     Essex County Council leader, David Finch, has written to the Prime Minister, David Cameron, stating that balancing Essex County Council’s budget in 2016/17 will not be achieved “without making reductions to services and increasing the tax burden on local residents”.

2.     Government cuts to Brentwood’s grants, together with increases in taxes and other financial pressures identified by the current Administration, mean that this Council will breach its minimum reserves next year and run out of cash in 2017/18 without remedial action, according to the Revised General Fund Position presented to the Policy, Finance and Resources Committee on 15^th December 2015.

 In light of these urgent financial pressures, this Council:

1.    Supports Essex’s response to the Prime Minister.

2.    Will write to the Prime Minister, setting out this Council’s concerns regarding the recent funding cuts and tax increases and the impact these will have on the people of Brentwood’.

Following a full discussion a vote was taken on a show of hands and the MOTION was LOST.

3.     Cllr Clark advised that Cllr Aspinell had requested the motion he had submitted be withdrawn as he had been unable to attend the meeting.

4.     Cllr Russell  MOVED the following motion which was SECONDED by Cllr Hossack:

‘As part of an ongoing campaign and commitment to keeping Brentwood clean, this Council resolves to explore powers at its disposal to take action against private land owners who fail to remove litter or graffiti from their land or property. A full report with proposed action will come forward to the Environment and Housing Committee’.

Following a discussion a vote was taken on a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the MOTION be CARRIED.

5.     Cllr Mrs McKinlay MOVED  the following motion which was SECONDED by Cllr Kerslake:

‘Brentwood Borough Council has a strong and proud history of supporting the nation's armed forces.

Having previously signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, outlining a commitment to both current and ex service personnel, this Council will appoint a member champion to lead on delivery of the covenant agreements. For 2016/17, this will be Cllr Andy Wiles.’

A vote was taken on a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the MOTION be CARRIED.