Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to the following Notices of Motion:-

1.       Membership of Freemasons

Proposed by Councillor Sam Corcoran and seconded by Cllr Nick Mannion

Council agrees that all Cheshire East Elected Members should be required to declare membership of the Freemasons.

RESOLVED

That the motion stand referred to the Audit and Governance Committee.

2.       Space for Cycling

Proposed by Councillor Sam Corcoran and Seconded by Councillor Howard Murray

This Council supports the Space for Cycling process promoted by Cycling UK and commits to providing the funding to implement its cycling policy effectively.

RESOLVED

That the motion stand referred to Cabinet.

3.       A&E at Macclesfield Hospital

A letter in respect of this motion, sent on behalf of Mr Peter Hayes and Honorary Freeman Sir Nicholas Winterton had been circulated around the Chamber.

Proposed by Councillor Paul Bates and seconded by Cllr Sam Corcoran,

That Cheshire East Council supports the continued provision of an accident and emergency service at Macclesfield General Hospital, and instructs the Chief Executive to write to such health and Government agencies, as he considers appropriate, to convey to them the resolution of this Council.

RESOLVED

That the motion be approved.

4.       Millbrook Unit

Proposed by Councillor Paul Bates and seconded by Cllr Laura Jeuda

This Council strongly opposes the proposal to close the Millbrook Unit at Macclesfield and urges the decision makers to make alternative arrangements in order to ensure continuation of the existing service from that Unit.

Council agrees that Millbrook provides a specialised service within the borough to some of our most vulnerable residents, housing skilled nurses and health care professionals who deliver expert care in the field of mental health for our residents, in our locality and to the benefit of our community.
Council further agrees that this is an asset which benefits those who are in need of care and keeps them close to those who love them.

RESOLVED

That the motion stand referred to the appropriate Scrutiny Committee.

5.       Funding of Adult Social Care

The following motion was withdrawn at the meeting.

Proposed by Councillor Jill Rhodes

This Council supports the Unison proposal and campaign to encourage the Chancellor to commit to spending the increase in the Government's share of business rates on Adult Social Care and to end the 2% council tax precept for social care from 2017/18.

Social Care is in crisis, as recent reports show and new funding is needed. The Government will have up to £2.4bn through the increase in its share of business rates. This should be given as a social care grant to allow Councils to tackle this crisis and lessen the local tax burden.