Agenda and minutes

(a)  The Lord Mayor reported that the Civic Hall Warden, Roy Wordsworth, was seriously ill and that he had sent best wishes to Roy and his family on behalf of the Council.

(b)  The Lord Mayor reported that Councillor Mulherin had given birth to a son on 19^th March 2007.

(c)  The Lord Mayor announced that Councillor Millard would not be seeking re-election in May and Council offered appreciation for his services.

M HAMILTON

It was moved by Councillor M Hamilton seconded by Councillor Hanley and

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 18^th April 2007 be approved.

The Lord Mayor announced that a list of written declarations submitted by Members was on deposit in the public galleries and had been circulated to each Member’s place in the Chamber.

Following an invitation to declare further individual interests declarations in accordance with the Council’s Code of Practice were made as follows:

(a)  Members declared personal interests in respect of the first deputation referred to in minute 109 as follows:

  Councillor Elliott as Treasurer of the Royal Society of St George

  Councillor Grayshon as Webmaster of the Royal Society of St George

  Councillor Beverley as a member of the Royal Society of St George

(b)  Members declared personal interests in minute 111 of this meeting as follows:

  Atkinson  -  Board Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Elliott  -  Director of South South East ALMO

  Anderson  -   Director of West North West ALMO

  Latty  -  Former Director of North West Homes ALMO

  Wadsworth  -   Director of an ALMO

  Wilkinson  -  Director of an ALMO

  Lobley  -  Involved with the Oakwood Town and District Centres Scheme and as Acting Chairman of Community Action for Roundhay Elderly

  Kendall  -  Member of Community Action for Roundhay Elderly

  Castle  -  Alternate Member of Airport Board

  Anderson  -  Member of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Chapman  -   Director of West North West ALMO and Alternate Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Golton  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Lowe  -  Member of an ALMO Board

  Barker  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Campbell  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

(c)  Members declared personal interests in minute 112 of this meeting as follows:-

  Atkinson  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Chapman  -  Alternate Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Golton  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Barker  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Campbell  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  W Hyde  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  (Further declarations are referred to in minute 112)

(d)  Members declared personal interests in minute 114 of this meeting as follows:

  Wakefield  -  School Governor

  J Lewis  -  Governor of Kippax North Infants and Juniors and Methley Primary

  Finnigan  -  Member of Morley Town Council

  Elliott  -  Member of Morley Town Council

  Grayshon  -  Member of Morley Town Council

  Wilkinson  -  Member of Wetherby Town Council

  Fox  -  Member of Arthington and Bramhope Parish Councils

  Ewens  -  Member of the University of Leeds Court

(e)  Members declared personal interests in minute 116 of this meeting as follows:

  Blake  -  Member of Leeds PCT Board

  S Hamilton  -  NHS Employee

(f)  Councillors Harris and Chapman declared personal and prejudicial interests in minute 118 of this meeting with regard to Jewish community interests in the matter

(g)  Members declared personal interests in minute 121 of this meeting as follows:

  Akhtar  -  Governor of Harehills Primary and Wykebeck Primary Schools

  Barker  -  Governor of Horsforth Featherbank Infant School

  Bentley  -  Governor of Iveson Primary School

  Campbell  -  Governor of Queensway Primary School

  Chapman  -  Governor of Weetwood Primary School

  Cleasby  -  Governor of Westbrook Lane PrimarySchool

  Downes  ...  view the full minutes text for item 107.

The Chief Executive reported that the Council had been awarded the Charter of Member Development and, at the invitation of the Lord Mayor, Mr M Leitch of the Local Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber presented the award to the Leader of Council.

Four deputations were admitted to the meeting and addressed Council as follows:

1  Royal Society of St George (Leeds Branch) seeking the Council’s support for their Annual Festival and Family Fun Day

2  Wharfe Meadows Action Group regarding the proposed fencing of the River Wharfe in Otley

3  Sikh Welfare Trust regarding the provision of community language teaching in Leeds Secondary Schools

4  Parents and Carers Action Group to save Terry Yorath House

RESOLVED – That the subject matter of the deputations be referred to the Executive Board for consideration.

(a)  The report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) on Attendance at Meetings

M HAMILTON

(b)  The report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) regarding the Leader of the Council

M HAMILTON

Reports admitted to the agenda in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(f) were considered as follows:

(a)  Attendance at Meetings – Councillor Mulherin

It was moved by Councillor M Hamilton seconded by Councillor Hanley and

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the absence of Councillor Mulherin from meetings of the authority for a period of six months from the date of this meeting.

(b)  Leader of Council

  It was moved by Councillor M Hamilton seconded by Councillor J Procter and

  RESOLVED – That the term of office of Councillor A Carter as Leader of the Council as agreed at the Annual Meeting 2006 be extended to 24^th May 2007.

1  Councillor Wakefield to the Executive Member (City Services)

  Can the Executive Member for Learning please tell me what progress is being made toward the Council meeting their 40% recycling target by 2020?

  The Executive Member (City Services) replied

2  Councillor Bentley to the Lead Executive Member (Children’s Services)

  Could the Lead Executive Board member for Children's Services tell me about recent developments in the care of our Looked after Children?

  The Lead Executive Member (Children’s Services replied)

3  Councillor Lobley to the Leader of Council

  Could the Leader of Council please give an update on proposals for the Oakwood area in the Town & District Centre Scheme

  The Leader of Council replied.

4  Councillor Grayshon to the Leader of Council

  Could the Leader of Council confirm that the finance is available to support the Morley Bottoms Regeneration Project

  The Leader of Council replied

5  Councillor Hanley to the Leader of Council

  Will the leader of the Council add his support  to Cllr Wakefield's call that the people of our city should be given the opportunity to decide how the money from the sale of Leeds Bradford Airport is spent?

  The Leader of Council replied

6  Councillor Campbell to the Leader of Council

  Could the Executive Board member for Development advise me about plans for the future of Otley Civic Centre?

  The Leader of Council replied

7  Councillor Schofield to the Leader of Council

  Could the Leader of Council please confirm the Council’s commitment to investing in Crossgates through the Town & District Centre Scheme

  The Leader of Council replied

8  Councillor Lyons to the Executive Member (City Services)

  Can the Executive Board Member for City Services please confirm the locations which are being considered for your administration' s planned incinerator?

  The Executive Member (City Services) replied

9  Councillor Monaghan to the Support Executive Member (Children’s Services)

  Could the Executive Board Member for City Services comment on the recent Beacon Status Award for the Healthy Schools Initiative

  The Support Executive Member (Children’s Services) replied

10  Councillor Kendall to the Executive Member (Adult Health and Social Care)

  Could the Executive Board Member for Adult Health and Social Care tell me if he supports the campaign by Help the Aged, Age Concern England, The Association of Directors of Social Services, Carers UK, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and other organisations for the government to provide substantial extra funds to care for the elderly?

  The Executive Member (Adult Health and Social Care) replied

11  Councillor Illingworth to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods and Housing)

  Why are the defective uPVC doors on the Moor Grange Estate not being replaced in accordance with the resolution of the Leeds North West Homes Capital Programme Committee on 15 November 2006?

  Councillor Anderson, Lead Member replied on behalf of the Executive Member.

At the conclusion of Question Time the following questions remained unanswered and it was noted that under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 11.6 written responses would be sent to each Member of Council:

12  Councillor Hussain to the Executive  ...  view the full minutes text for item 111.

A CARTER

It was moved by  Councillor A Carter seconded by Councillor Harris

That the Chief Executive be authorised to effect the removal of non-executive directors from the Leeds Bradford International Airport Board before completion of the transaction in accordance with the recommendation of the Executive Board.

During the discussion it was moved by Councillor Harris seconded by Councillor M Hamilton and

RESOLVED – That under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 13.2, the question be now put

The motion being put to the vote it was

RESOLVED – That the Chief Executive be authorised to effect the removal of non-executive directors from the Leeds Bradford International Airport Board before completion of the transaction in accordance with the recommendation of the Executive Board.

On the requisition of Councillors Taggart and Hanley the voting on the motion that the question be now put was recorded as follows:

YES

Akhtar, Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Mrs A Carter, Castle, Chapman, Cleasby, Downes, Ewens. Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Fox,  Golton, M Hamilton, Harker, Harrand, Harris, Hollingsworth, Hussain, W Hyde, Jennings, Kendall, Kirkland, Lancaster, Latty, Lobley, Millard, Monaghan, Morton, Phillips, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Rhodes-Clayton, Robinson, Russell, Schofield, Shelbrooke, Smith, Townsley, Wadsworth, Wilkinson, Wilson

  51

NO

Beverley, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Coupar, Davey, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Elliott, Finnigan, Gabriel, Grahame, Grayson, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Harper, Harrison, G Hyde, Illingworth, Jarosz, Leadley, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, McKenna, Minkin, Morgan, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, Wakefield

  39

ABSTAIN

McArdle

  1

On the requisition of Councillors Taggart and Gruen the voting on the motion to accept the recommendation of the Executive Board was recorded as follows:

YES

Akhtar, Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Mrs A Carter, Castle, Chapman, Cleasby, Downes, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Fox, Golton, M Hamilton Harker, Harrand, Harris, Hollingsworth, Hussain, W Hyde, Jennings, Kendall,

Kirkland, Lancaster, Latty, Lobley, McArdle, Millard, Monaghan, Morton, Phillips, J Procter,  R Procter, Pryke, Rhodes-Clayton, Robinson, Russell, Schofield, Shelbrooke, Smith, Taylor, Townsley, Wadsworth, Wikinson, Wilson

  53

NO

Blake, Coulson, Coupar, Davey, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Elliott, Finnigan, Gabriel, Grahame, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Harper, Harrison, G Hyde, Illingworth, Jarosz, Leadley, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, McKenna, Minkin, Morgan, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, Wakefield

  36

ABSTAIN

Beverley

  1

(Further to the declarations of interest referred to in minute 107(c) Councillor Atkinson indicated her declaration to be personal and prejudicial and left the meeting during discussion of this matter, Councillors Anderson, Castle, Downes and Selby declared personal interests as Airport Board members or Alternate members  ...  view the full minutes text for item 112.

A CARTER

It was moved by Councillor A Carter seconded by Councillor Harris and

RESOLVED - That the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) on amendments to the Constitution approved by the Leader and the Monitoring Officer further to Executive Board decisions in relation to the Council Change Programme be noted.

A CARTER

It was moved by Councillor A Carter seconded by Councillor M Hamilton and

RESOLVED – That the minutes submitted to Council in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(m) be received.

Council Procedure Rule 4 providing for the winding up of business was applied prior to all notified comments on the minutes having been debated.

(The meeting was suspended at 5.50 pm and resumed at 6.30 pm)

It was moved by Councillor M Hamilton seconded by Councillor J Procter and

RESOLVED – That under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 22.1, Rule 2.2 be suspended to vary the order of business by taking items as notified on the Summons in the order of 10, 15, 12, 11, 13, 14 and 16.

THAT This Council welcomes the record investment in the NHS in Leeds since 1997, but regrets the recent news that plans for a dedicated Children’s Hospital in Leeds have suffered a setback.  This Council urges all Leeds’ elected politicians to continue to support  the public demand and calls for its speedy construction

J LEWIS

It was moved by Councillor J Lewis seconded by Councillor Grahame

That this Council welcomes the record investment in the NHS in Leeds since 1997, but regrets the recent news that plans for a dedicated Children’s Hospital in Leeds have suffered a setback.  This Council urges all Leeds’ elected politicians to continue to support  the public demand and calls for its speedy construction.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Harris seconded by Councillor A Carter

delete all after 'This Council' and replace with :

"deplores the government's failure to secure a Children's Hospital for Leeds.  Just as with their failure to provide the funding for supertram, this once again demonstrates how Leeds is being treated as a second class city by Tony Blair and how ineffective our Labour MPs are at influencing their government.  Council notes that whilst it may be desirable to approach these matters on a non-partisan basis, such an approach has signally failed to produce the desired effect in the past."

The amendment was carried and upon being put as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED –That this Council deplores the government's failure to secure a Children's Hospital for Leeds.  Just as with their failure to provide the funding for supertram, this once again demonstrates how Leeds is being treated as a second class city by Tony Blair and how ineffective our Labour MPs are at influencing their government.  Council notes that whilst it may be desirable to approach these matters on a non-partisan basis, such an approach has signally failed to produce the desired effect in the past.

On the requisition of Councillors Hanley and McKenna the voting was recorded as follows:

On the Amendment

YES

Akhtar, Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Beverley, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Mrs A Carter, Castle, Chapman, Cleasby, Downes, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Fox, Golton, M Hamilton, Harker, Harrand, Harris, Hollingsworth, Hussain, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lancaster, Latty ,Lobley, Millard, Monaghan, Morton, Phillips, J Procter, R  Procter,  Pryke, Rhodes-Clayton, Robinson, Russell, Schofield, Shelbrooke, Smith, Taylor, Townsley, Wadsworth, Wilkinson, Wilson

        52

NO

Blake, Coulson, Coupar, Davey, Dowson, Driver, Elliott, Finnigan, Grahame, Grayshon, Gruen, Hanley, Harper, Harrison, G Hyde, Illingworth, Jarosz, Jennings, Leadley, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, McKenna, Minkin, Morgan, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Selby, Wakefield

        32

ABSTAIN

McArdle

        1

On the substantive motion

YES

Akhtar, Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Beverley, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Mrs A Carter, Castle, Chapman, Cleasby, Downes, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Fox, Golton, M Hamilton, Harker, Harrand, Harris, Hollingsworth, Hussain, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lancaster, Latty ,Lobley, Millard, Monaghan, Morton, Phillips, J Procter, R  Procter,  Pryke, Rhodes-Clayton, Robinson, Russell, Schofield, Shelbrooke, Smith, Taylor, Townsley, Wadsworth,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 116.

THAT this Council notes that recent reports from the Audit Commission and statements by the Prime Minister have highlighted the role that teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages has in ensuring both migrant workers and immigrants are able to play a full role in British society.

Council therefore condemns the recent decision of the Learning and Skills Council at a national level to reduce funding for ESOL teaching, in particular to reduce access to such courses by removing automatic fee remission and restricting free tuition to priority groups, primarily those who are unemployed or receiving income based benefits.

Council therefore supports the call of the ‘Leeds Learning Partnership Skills for Life Sub Group’ for the LSC to reverse this change in policy.

M HARRIS

It was moved by Councillor Harris seconded by Councillor Grayshon and

RESOLVED - That this Council notes that recent reports from the Audit Commission and statements by the Prime Minister have highlighted the role that teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages has in ensuring both migrant workers and immigrants are able to play a full role in British society.

Council therefore condemns the recent decision of the Learning and Skills Council at a national level to reduce funding for ESOL teaching, in particular to reduce access to such courses by removing automatic fee remission and restricting free tuition to priority groups, primarily those who are unemployed or receiving income based benefits.

Council therefore supports the call of the ‘Leeds Learning Partnership Skills for Life Sub Group’ for the LSC to reverse this change in policy.

On the requisition of Councillors Harris and Harker the voting was recorded as follows:

YES

Akhtar, Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Mrs A Carter, Castle, Chapman, Cleasby, Congreve, Coulson, Coupar, Davey, Downes, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Fox, Gabriel, Golton, Grahame, Grayshon, Gruen, M Hamilton,  S Hamilton, Hanley, Harker, Harper, Harrand, Harris, Harrison, Hollingsworth, Hussain, G Hyde, W Hyde,

Illingworth, Jarosz, Kendall, Kirkland, Lancaster, Latty, Leadley,J Lewis, R Lewis, Lobley, Lowe, Lyons, McArdle, McKenna, Millard, Minkin, Monaghan, Morgan, Morton, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Phillips, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Rafique, Renshaw, Rhodes-Clayton, Robinson, Russell, Selby, Shelbrooke, Smith, Taggart, Taylor, Townsley, Wadsworth, Wakefield, Wilkinson, Wilson

          87

NO

Beverley

        1

(Councillor Murray, having declared a personal and prejudicial interest, left the meeting during consideration of this item)

THAT This Council expresses its concern regarding the growing crisis in cemetery provision across Leeds.

K WAKEFIELD

It was moved by Councillor Wakefield seconded by Councillor Rafique

That this Council expresses its concern regarding the growing crisis in cemetery provision across Leeds.

An amendment was  moved by Councillor J Procter seconded by Councillor Campbell

Delete all after “This Council” and add

“congratulates those who provide a first class cemetery service to the people of Leeds and notes there is no crisis within the service”.

The amendment was carried and upon being put as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED – That this Council congratulates those who provide a first class cemetery service to the people of Leeds and notes there is no crisis within the service.

(Councillors Harris and Chapman, having declared personal and prejudicial interests left the meeting during consideration of this item)

During the debate under minute 118 above it was moved by Councillor M Hamilton seconded by Councillor Hanley and

RESOLVED – That under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 22.1, Procedure Rule 3.2 be suspended to allow the debate on all White Paper Motions to be concluded.

THAT this Council fully supports the provisions set out in the Sustainable Communities Bill, in particular addressing the following problems:

1.  The degeneration of local communities, deteriorating high streets, cuts to the number of post offices, declining civic participation and environmental degradation.

2.  Lack of a coherent Government strategy to address this decline.

3.  Lack of transparency in the allocation of resources to local communities.

Council further welcomes the powers that will be given to support the sustainability of local communities by requiring central Government to:

1.  Promote local economic activity, such as local shops and services;

2.  Protect the local environment;

3.  Tackle social exclusion and poverty;

4.  Increase local participation in democracy; and

5.  Ensure the prudent use of natural resources

B ANDERSON

It was moved by Councillor Anderson seconded by Councillor Shelbrooke

That this Council fully supports the provisions set out in the Sustainable Communities Bill, in particular addressing the following problems:

1.  The degeneration of local communities, deteriorating high streets, cuts to the number of post offices, declining civic participation and environmental degradation.

2.  Lack of a coherent Government strategy to address this decline.

3.  Lack of transparency in the allocation of resources to local communities.

Council further welcomes the powers that will be given to support the sustainability of local communities by requiring central Government to:

1.  Protect the local environment;

2.  Tackle social exclusion and poverty;

3.  Increase local participation in democracy; and

4  Ensure the prudent use of natural resources

An amendment was moved by Councillor J Lewis seconded by Councillor Blake

Delete all after:

“That this Council fully supports the provisions set out in the Sustainable Communities Bill.”

until

“Council further welcomes the powers that will be given to support the sustainability of local communities by requiring central Government to:

1. Promote local economic activity, such as local shops and services;

2. Protect the local environment;

3. Tackle social exclusion and poverty;

4. Increase local participation in democracy; and

5. Ensure the prudent use of natural resources”

The amendment was lost and upon being put to the vote it was

RESOLVED -That this Council fully supports the provisions set out in the Sustainable Communities Bill, in particular addressing the following problems:

1  The degeneration of local communities, deteriorating high streets, cuts to the number of post offices, declining civic participation and environmental degradation.

2  Lack of a coherent Government strategy to address this decline.

3  Lack of transparency in the allocation of resources to local communities.

Council further welcomes the powers that will be given to support the sustainability of local communities by requiring central Government to:

1  Protect the local environment;

2  Tackle social exclusion and poverty;

3  Increase local participation in democracy; and

4  Ensure the prudent use of natural resources

THAT this Council believes that Primary Schools should not only be beacons of educational excellence and well being, but are also essential centres for community activity and cohesion.

Council therefore states its view that in Leeds we need a diverse network of schools, including small village schools, firmly based on the needs of local communities. Council rejects any theoretical model, which contemplates that only 2 forms of entry provide a viable solution throughout Leeds.

P GRUEN

It was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Davey

That Council believes that Primary Schools should not only be beacons of educational excellence and well being, but are also essential centres for community activity and cohesion.

Council therefore states its view that in Leeds we need a diverse network of schools, including small village schools, firmly based on the needs of local communities. Council rejects any theoretical model, which contemplates that only 2 forms of entry provide a viable solution throughout Leeds.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Harker seconded by Councillor Procter

Delete all after 1^st paragraph and add the following:

“In Leeds we have primary schools to be proud of; a rich and diverse patchwork of successful provision including large urban schools and small village schools working to ensure that all our children are happy, healthy, safe, successful and free from the effects of poverty. This strong and dynamic system of primary education, increasingly linked to some outstanding early years provision, is further developing, through the Extended Services agenda, to meet the needs of their families and their local communities.” 

The mover and seconder of the motion having accepted the amendment with the consent of Council, the amendment was put as the substantive motion and it was

RESOLVED -  That Council believes that Primary Schools should not only be beacons of educational excellence and well being, but are also essential centres for community activity and cohesion.

In Leeds we have primary schools to be proud of; a rich and diverse patchwork of successful provision including large urban schools and small village schools working to ensure that all our children are happy, healthy, safe, successful and free from the effects of poverty. This strong and dynamic system of primary education, increasingly linked to some outstanding early years provision, is further developing, through the Extended Services agenda, to meet the needs of their families and their local communities.

THAT this Council condemns the decision that British forces and their families who are stationed overseas can no longer receive parcels free of charge as they could in 2003.

This Council believes it is an appalling and disgraceful way to treat our dedicated and hardworking troops and their families given the hardship they face in areas of conflict across the world and therefore asks that the Government reinstates this service as a matter of urgency.

A CARTER

It was moved by Councillor A Carter seconded by Councillor J Procter and

RESOLVED - That this Council condemns the decision that British forces and their families who are stationed overseas can no longer receive parcels free of charge as they could in 2003.

This Council believes it is an appalling and disgraceful way to treat our dedicated and hardworking troops and their families given the hardship they face in areas of conflict across the world and therefore asks that the Government reinstates this service as a matter of urgency.

(Councillor Lancaster, having declared a personal and prejudicial interest, left the meeting during consideration of this item)

THAT this Council urges the Government to include Kashmiri as a separate category in questions on ethnic group and identity in the 2011 Census and other national surveys, and to consider the inclusion of other groups not adequately represented in the 2011 Census ethnic group categories.

This Council asks the Chief Executive to write to the National Statistician to request this change and to write to the Local Government Association, seeking their support and that of other local authorities.

K HUSSAIN

It was moved by Councillor Hussain seconded by Councillor Akhtar and

RESOLVED - That this Council urges the Government to include Kashmiri as a separate category in questions on ethnic group and identity in the 2011 Census and other national surveys, and to consider the inclusion of other groups not adequately represented in the 2011 Census ethnic group categories.

This Council asks the Chief Executive to write to the National Statistician to request this change and to write to the Local Government Association, seeking their support and that of other local authorities.