Agenda item - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Proposed by Councillor Nemeth on behalf of the Conservative Group.

34.1         The Notice of Motion as listed in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Nemeth on behalf of the Conservative Group and formally seconded by Councillor Simson.

34.2         Councillor Appich moved an amendment on behalf of the Labour group which was formally seconded by Councillor Evans.

34.3         Councillor Nemeth confirmed that he could not accept the amendment.

34.4         The Deputy Mayor then put the amendment to the vote which was carried by 10 votes to 3 with 1 abstention.

34.5         The Deputy Mayor then put the following motion as amended to the vote

This Council

1.     Wholeheartedly backs calls to light the city’s historic beacons and equivalent structures on 2nd June 2022 in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee;

2.     Expresses its wish that the new lighting is operational in advance of the Jubilee celebrations; and

3.     Requests the Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee to receive an officer report on 16th September to set out options for the above,to include investigating support for community street parties.

34.6         The Deputy Mayor confirmed that the motion had been carried unanimously.