Agenda item - Restoring Madeira Terraces

Proposed by Councillor McNair on behalf of the Conservative Group.

27.1       The Notice of Motion as listed in the agenda was proposed by Councillor McNair on behalf of the Conservative Group and formally seconded by Councillor Theobald.

27.2       The Mayor noted that there were two amendments in relation to this motion as set out in the addendum papers.

27.3       Councillor Cattell moved the first amendment on behalf of the Labour Group which was formally seconded by Councillor Robins.

27.4       Councillor Fishleigh moved the second amendment on behalf of the Brighton & Hove Independents Group which was formally seconded by Councillor Earthey.

27.5      Councillors Hill and Shanks spoke on the matter.

27.6       Councillor McNair confirmed that he would accept the Brighton & Hove Independent amendment.

27.7       The Mayor then put the motion as amended by the Brighton & Hove Independents Group to the vote which was lost.

27.8       The Mayor then put the Labour Group amendment to the vote which was carried.

27.9       The Mayor then put the following motion to the vote:

                   “This Council:

1. Notes that work continues on restoration work toMadeira Terraces, one of the jewels in the crown of Brighton heritage.

2. Notes that this and other major projects across the city have been impacted by rising costs in materials and the cost-of-living crisis but that the council continues to ensure that the work will be carried out in a cost-effective and safe manner so that the project can be progressed as per the current timetable.

Council resolves to:

3. Support the creation of opportunities for residents, community groups and schools to safely visit the site to observe progress and to a programme of public updates in the press and social media.

4. Requests Officers to continue to report on the progress and funding of this Major Project to the relevant council committees (Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Economic Development / Strategy, Finance and City Regeneration) which are accessible to the public and media.”

27.10    The Mayor confirmed that the motion had been carried.