Agenda item - Petition for Debate - Glyphosate

24.1    The Mayor stated that where a petition secured 1,250 or more signatures it could be debated at the council meeting. There was one petition which had reached that threshold. The petition concerned Keep Brighton and Hove Free of Toxic Weedkillers and she invited Elspeth Broady on behalf of Clara Usiskin to join the meeting and to present the petition.

24.2    Elspeth Broady thanked the mayor and stated that the petition had been signed by over 1200 people. The petition stated to propose looking at ways to make the school travel free for all children, following example of London where all bus travel for under 16s is free of charge.

24.3    Councillor Rowkins replied.

24.4    Councillor Davis moved an amendment on behalf of the Green Group which was formally seconded by Councillor Hill.

24.5    Councillor Hogan spoke on the matter.

24.6    The Mayor congratulated Councillor Hogan on her maiden speech.

24.7    Councillor Muten responded to the debate and did not accept the Green Group amendment.

24.9    RESOLVED:

1.    That the petition was noted and referred to the Transport & Sustainability Committee for consideration.