Agenda

Council - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Council House. View directions

Contact: Carolyn Sinclair/Suzanne Bennett  024 7697 2302 / 2299

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies

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2.

Minutes of the meeting held on 3 December, 2024 pdf icon PDF 370 KB

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3.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

To consider whether to exclude the press and public for the items of private business for the reasons shown in the report.

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4.

Coventry Good Citizen of the Month Award

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5.

Correspondence and Announcements of the Lord Mayor

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6.

Petitions

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7.

Declarations of Interest

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Matters Left for Determination by the City Council/Recommendations for the City Council

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8.

PFI Street Lighting LED Upgrade pdf icon PDF 361 KB

Report of the Director of Innovation

 

(From Cabinet, 10 December, 2024)

 

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9.

Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Stage pdf icon PDF 280 KB

Report of the Director of City Services and Commercial

 

(From Cabinet, 10 December, 2024)

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Agreement and Adoption of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-29 pdf icon PDF 343 KB

Report of the Director of Adults Services and Housing

 

(From Cabinet, 10 December, 2024)

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It is anticipated that the following matter will be referred as a Recommendation from the Cabinet held on 7 January 2025. The report is attached. The relevant Recommendations will be circulated separately.

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Coventry Very Light Rail pdf icon PDF 296 KB

Report of the Director of Innovation

 

(From Cabinet, 7 Janaury, 2025)

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Items for Consideration

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12.

Amendments to Appointments pdf icon PDF 265 KB

Report of the Director of Law and Governance

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13.

Strategic Acquisition of a Waste Asset pdf icon PDF 248 KB

Report of the Director of Property Services and Development and the Director of Finance and Resources

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Item for Information

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14.

Acceptance of WMCA Grant Funding and Deed of Variation - Adult Education Service pdf icon PDF 240 KB

Report of the Chief Executive

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15.

Question Time pdf icon PDF 118 KB

(a)  Written Question – Booklet 1

 

(b)  Oral Questions to Chairs of Scrutiny Boards/Chair of Scrutiny

Co-ordination Committee

 

(c)  Oral Questions to Chairs of other meetings

 

(d)  Oral Questions to Representatives on Outside Bodies

 

(e)  Oral Questions to Cabinet Members and Deputy Cabinet Members on any matter

 

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Statements (if any)

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17.

Debates

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17.1

To be moved by Councillor P Male and seconded by Councillor J Gardiner:-

"This Council condemns the Labour Party for supporting the near 15000 WASPI women here in Coventry whilst in opposition and betraying them now whilst in Government”

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17.2

To be Moved by Councillor G Lewis and Seconded by Councillor L Kelly:

“Coventry City Council condemns the attack on Israel committed by Hamas just over one year ago, but it recognises that at the same time, Israel must abide by international laws - which according to the International Court of Justice it is currently in breach of - in order to protect lives and de-escalate the violence being inflicted. 

 

Since October 7th, over 47,000 people have been killed by the Israeli Government’s bombardment of Gaza, and their most recent attacks on Lebanon and Syria. This is almost the equivalent of the entire populations of Westwood, Wainbody, Woodlands, and Earlsdon. 

 

Coventry’s diverse communities, including those with roots in the Middle East, are deeply affected by the ongoing conflict and this motion reflects the city’s commitment to standing in solidarity with all those impacted. As a city, we have seen communities come together to raise awareness of the conflict including at our two universities, and in our local charities and organisations. 

 

We reaffirm our support for a long-term peaceful solution which assures the safety and dignity of all people across the Middle East, as a City of Peace and Reconciliation. 

 

As a result:

 

·  We call for the release of all hostages. 

·  We condemn any activity which has been deemed in breach of international law and call for international laws to be upheld.

·  We call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in the Middle East.

·  We call for a recognised Palestinian State.

·  We urge all nations to support a relief programme in Gaza to rebuild the lives of people there including restoring infrastructure, educational institutions, and medical facilities.

·  We will continue to raise awareness of this violence at the annual Coventry Peace Festival and reaffirm the city's commitment to peace.”

 

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Private Business

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18.

Strategic Acquisition of a Waste Asset

Report of the Director of Property Services and Development and the Director of Finance and Resources