Decision details

Opposition Motion from Cllr Ross Houston - Barnet Council's Brexit Contingency Planning

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

Councillor Ross Houston moved the motion in his name.  Councillor Barry Rawlings moved the amendment in his name.  Councillor John Marshall moved the amendment in his name.

 

The amendment in the name of Councillor Barry Rawlings was put to the vote.  Votes were recorded as follows:

 

For

24

Against

37

Abstentions

0

Absent

2

 

The amendment was declared LOST.

 

The amendment in the name of Councillor John Marshall was put to the vote.  Votes were recorded as follows:

 

For

37

Against

24

Abstentions

0

Absent

2

 

The substantive motion as amended by Councillor John Marshall was put to the vote.  It was unanimously agreed. 

 

RESOLVED that:

 

Council notes that 62 per cent of Barnet residents that voted in the EU Referendum voted toremain in the EU, but the overall UK decision was to leave the EU.

 

Council celebrates Barnet's cultural and religious diversity, and its long history of welcoming refugees and migrants from all over the world, including the European Union.

 

Council notes that over 31,000 EU citizens live in Barnet and puts on record its appreciation of the contribution they make to the civic, economic and cultural life of the borough, and the role many play in delivering our public services.

 

Council notes that the Borough has already agreed to support our staff, who are EU citizens through the registration process and had indicated that it would pay the fees.  These fees are now being waived by the government.

 

Council expresses concern about the current situation within Parliament and any problems that may ensue within Barnet. Council instructs Policy and Resources Committee to receive a report at its next meeting detailing LB Barnet`s contingency plans in order to ensure service continuity, provide re-assurance and support for Council employees, residents and businesses at this time.

 

Publication date: 01/02/2019

Date of decision: 29/01/2019

Decided at meeting: 29/01/2019 - Council

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