Agenda item

Motion Submitted by the Labour Group - Community Thank You

 

During the last 12 months we have seen an incredible community response to the pandemic across all localities in Trafford. In response this Council puts on record it’s thanks to all those involved in this effort and recognises that this would not have been possible without a commitment to partnership working and the dedication and hard work of council staff.

 

That this Council:

 

·            Celebrates the contributions made by keyworkers, volunteers and the entire Trafford community in responding to the needs of residents during an incredibly difficult period.

·            Recognises the vital role the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector has played in support vulnerable residents, including the six hubs and all those organisations who have worked closely with them.

·            Acknowledges the importance of partnership working and the importance of the Trafford Partnership in harnessing the contributions of organisations across the public, VCFSE and private sectors in the borough.

·            Understands that the pandemic is ongoing and that professionals, volunteers and residents across the borough continue to support each other.

·            Reasserts its commitment to working with partners to achieve the best outcomes for the community and residents, and in responding to the consequences of the pandemic that we know will be felt for years to come.

Minutes:

It was moved and seconded that:

 

During the last 12 months we have seen an incredible community response to the pandemic across all localities in Trafford. In response this Council puts on record it’s thanks to all those involved in this effort and recognises that this would not have been possible without a commitment to partnership working and the dedication and hard work of council staff.

 

That this Council:

 

·         Celebrates the contributions made by keyworkers, volunteers and the entire Trafford community in responding to the needs of residents during an incredibly difficult period.

·         Recognises the vital role the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector has played in support vulnerable residents, including the six hubs and all those organisations who have worked closely with them.

·         Acknowledges the importance of partnership working and the importance of the Trafford Partnership in harnessing the contributions of organisations across the public, VCFSE and private sectors in the borough.

·         Understands that the pandemic is ongoing and that professionals, volunteers and residents across the borough continue to support each other.

·         Reasserts its commitment to working with partners to achieve the best outcomes for the community and residents, and in responding to the consequences of the pandemic that we know will be felt for years to come.

 

It was moved and seconded as an amendment that the following be added:

 

“This Council resolves to:

 

·         Thank Trafford residents and communities by making it easier to close roads for activities such as street parties, Playing Out and other communal events.

·         Instruct Council to report to Executive by June 2021 on the feasibility of making street closures free, cheaper or in some way subsidised over the coming year

·         Include within the report what can be afforded within the Council’s current financial constraints, when such events can be safely held in relation to the pandemic and plans for how this could be administered.

·         Report back to June’s Executive on the Trafford Council 2019 Play Streets pilot scheme with a view to expanding this to wards in the south of the borough including Altrincham.”

 

Following a debate on the matter, the amendment was put to the vote and declared lost. The substantive Motion was then put to the vote and declared carried.

 

RESOLVED: That during the last 12 months we have seen an incredible community response to the pandemic across all localities in Trafford. In response this Council puts on record it’s thanks to all those involved in this effort and recognises that this would not have been possible without a commitment to partnership working and the dedication and hard work of council staff.

 

That this Council:

 

·         Celebrates the contributions made by keyworkers, volunteers and the entire Trafford community in responding to the needs of residents during an incredibly difficult period.

·         Recognises the vital role the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector has played in support vulnerable residents, including the six hubs and all those organisations who have worked closely with them.

·         Acknowledges the importance of partnership working and the importance of the Trafford Partnership in harnessing the contributions of organisations across the public, VCFSE and private sectors in the borough.

·         Understands that the pandemic is ongoing and that professionals, volunteers and residents across the borough continue to support each other.

·         Reasserts its commitment to working with partners to achieve the best outcomes for the community and residents, and in responding to the consequences of the pandemic that we know will be felt for years to come.

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