“This Council welcomes the news of the “City Deal”, and its significant benefits to all of Oxfordshire. This success in moving to the next stage recognises the tremendous efforts of this Council & it’s staff in the valuable contribution that Oxfordshire can and will make to bringing the country’s economy out of recession. Government clearly recognises that this authority has worked tirelessly in recent years to promote the County for economic growth. The University, the Science Vale Enterprise Zone, and the people of Oxfordshire now have exciting futures. Developing the detail of proposal will ensure that Oxfordshire’s important infrastructure will be able to progress and also provide much needed additional employment.
This council wishes the next administration to build upon this success and commit to continued partnership working with the City and district councils, business community and universities in developing the deal.”
Minutes:
Councillor Lilly moved and Councillor Gearing seconded the following motion:
“This Council welcomes the news of the “City Deal”, and its significant benefits to all of Oxfordshire. This success in moving to the next stage recognises the tremendous efforts of this Council & it’s staff in the valuable contribution that Oxfordshire can and will make to bringing the country’s economy out of recession. Government clearly recognises that this authority has worked tirelessly in recent years to promote the County for economic growth. The University, the Science Vale Enterprise Zone, and the people of Oxfordshire now have exciting futures. Developing the detail of proposal will ensure that Oxfordshire’s important infrastructure will be able to progress and also provide much needed additional employment.
This Council wishes the next administration to build upon this success and commit to continued partnership working with the City and district councils, business community and universities in developing the deal.”
Councillor Val Smith moved and Councillor Tanner seconded the following amendment shown in bold italic:
“This Council welcomes the news of the “City Deal”, and its significant benefits to all of Oxfordshire. This success in moving to the next stage recognises the tremendous efforts of this Council & it’s staff in the valuable contribution that Oxfordshire can and will make to bringing the country’s economy out of recession. Government clearly recognises that this authority has worked tirelessly in recent years to promote the County for economic growth. The University, the Science Vale Enterprise Zone, and the people of Oxfordshire now have exciting futures. Developing the detail of proposal will ensure that Oxfordshire’s important infrastructure will be able to progress and also provide much needed additional employment.
This Council wishes the next administration to build upon this success and commit to continued partnership working with the City and district councils, business community and universities in developing the deal.”
This Council also recognises that for the people of Oxfordshire to take up new exciting possibilities brought about by economic growth that more Homes are needed and will they work (as they do already) with the Districts to ensure this happens - particular in areas like Grenoble Road in SODC. An important aspect of growth in the City is reducing the travel to work numbers. Grenoble Road will do this.”
Following debate, the amendment was put to the vote and was lost by 46 votes to 7, with 6 abstentions.
Councillor Fooks then moved and Councillor Purse seconded the following amendment shown in bold italics and strikethrough:
“This Council welcomes the news of the “City Deal”, and its significant benefits to all of Oxfordshire. This success in moving to the next stage recognises the tremendous efforts of this Council & its staff in the valuable contribution that Oxfordshire can and will make to bringing the country’s economy out of recession. Government clearly recognises that this authority has worked tirelessly in recent years to promote the County for economic growth. The University, the Science Vale Enterprise Zone, and the people of Oxfordshire now have exciting futures. Developing the detail of the proposals following public consultation will ensure that Oxfordshire’s important infrastructure will be able to progress and also provide much needed additional employment.
This Council wishes the next administration to build upon this success and commit to continued partnership working with the City and district councils, business community and universities in developing the deal.”
Following debate, the amendment was put to the vote and was lost by 37 votes to 16, with 3 abstentions.
The substantive motion was the put to the vote and was carried nem con.
RESOLVED: (nem con)
“This Council welcomes the news of the “City Deal”, and its significant benefits to all of Oxfordshire. This success in moving to the next stage recognises the tremendous efforts of this Council & it’s staff in the valuable contribution that Oxfordshire can and will make to bringing the country’s economy out of recession. Government clearly recognises that this authority has worked tirelessly in recent years to promote the County for economic growth. The University, the Science Vale Enterprise Zone, and the people of Oxfordshire now have exciting futures. Developing the detail of proposal will ensure that Oxfordshire’s important infrastructure will be able to progress and also provide much needed additional employment.
This Council wishes the next administration to build upon this success and commit to continued partnership working with the City and district councils, business community and universities in developing the deal.”