To
consider the following Notice of Motion, submitted in accordance
with Standing Order 18.1.
Notice of Motion submitted by
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Adrian
Collett:
Fair Funding for Hampshire People
1. Council notes £476million of loss of grant and budget cuts from central government in the last ten years and that with an ageing population and budget pressures of £30m each year over and above maximum council tax increases allowed by Government, the Council has twice had reported to it that its finances are not sustainable in the medium-term. Council further notes the backlog of road repairs estimated at £285million, in addition to the backlog on pavement and bridge repairs.
2. Council agrees that central government has an obligation to provide fair funding for local government to include the full effects of an ageing population, the real cost pressures on adult social care, children’s services and the need for a 21st century infrastructure.
3. Council resolves to campaign for a restoration of fair funding now that the Prime Minister has determined that ‘austerity is over’ and to make good underfunding in recent years.
Minutes:
The following Motion was moved by Councillor Keith House and seconded by Councillor Adrian Collett:
“Fair Funding for Hampshire People
1. Council notes £476million of loss of grant and budget cuts from central government in the last ten years and that with an ageing population and budget pressures of £30m each year over and above maximum council tax increases allowed by Government, the Council has twice had reported to it that its finances are not sustainable in the medium-term. Council further notes the backlog of road repairs estimated at £285million, in addition to the backlog on pavement and bridge repairs.
2. Council agrees that central government has an obligation to provide fair funding for local government to include the full effects of an ageing population, the real cost pressures on adult social care, children’s services and the need for a 21st century infrastructure.
3. Council resolves to campaign for a restoration of fair funding now that the Prime Minister has determined that ‘austerity is over’ and to make good underfunding in recent years.”
The following Amendment was submitted in accordance with Standing Order 19.1 which was proposed by Councillor Keith Mans and seconded by Councillor Stephen Reid:
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1.
Council notes
£476million of loss of grant and budget cuts from central
government in the last ten years due to the coalition Government and present
Government having to address the ongoing problems arising from the
banking crash of 2008, during the period of
theprevious
Labour administration, and the need to bring the
nation’s finances back in to order. and that Council recognises with an ageing
population at the same
time as significant increases in the number of vulnerable children
coming in to care and budget pressures of £30m
each year over and above maximum council tax increases allowed by
Government, the Council has twice had reported to it that its
finances are not sustainable in the medium-term. Council further
notes the backlog of road repairs estimated at £285million,
in addition to the backlog on pavement and bridge repairs and will seek to address that
problem whilst recognising care of children will always be a
priority and continue to have first call on available
resources.
2.
Council agrees that
central local government including in the shire
counties has an obligation to provide a need for a fair
funding formula for local government
to include the full effects of an ageing population, the real cost
pressures on adult social care, children’s services and the
need for a 21st century infrastructure.
3. Council resolves to continue to support the national campaign for a restoration of “fair funding” for local government recognising that the Prime Minister has determined that ‘austerity is over’ as a result of sound management of the national economy and urges the Government to make good underfunding in recent years as far as is possible consistent with the continued sound management of the national economy.
Councillor House, as Proposer of the Motion indicated his support for the Amendment which was put to the vote. A majority of the Members present supported the Amended Motion and it was therefore carried.
RESOLVED:
1.
Council notes £476million of loss of grant and
budget cuts from central government in the last ten years due to
the coalition Government and present Government having to address
the ongoing problems arising from the banking crash of 2008, during
the period of the previous Labour administration, and the need to
bring the nation’s finances back in to order. Council
recognises with an ageing population at the same time as
significant increases in the number of vulnerable children coming
in to care and budget pressures of £30m each year over and
above maximum council tax increases allowed by Government, the
Council has twice had reported to it that its finances are not
sustainable in the medium-term. Council further notes the backlog
of road repairs estimated at £285million, in addition to the
backlog on pavement and bridge repairs and will seek to address
that problem whilst recognising care of children will always be a
priority and continue to have first call on available
resources.
2.
Council agrees that local government including in
the shire counties has a need for a fair funding formula include
the full effects of an ageing population, the real cost pressures
on adult social care, children’s services and the need for a
21st century infrastructure.
3. Council resolves to continue to support the national campaign for a restoration of “fair funding” for local government recognising that the Prime Minister has determined that ‘austerity is over’ as a result of sound management of the national economy and urges the Government to make good underfunding in recent years as far as is possible consistent with the continued sound management of the national economy.