Agenda item

The following Notices of Motion have been received:

1.     RIGHT TO PLAY PLEDGE

Proposed by: Cllr Liz Withington
Seconded by: Cllr Shires

This Council recognises that access to safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for play is fundamental to the health, wellbeing and development of children and young people. Opportunities for free play support physical activity, social connection, creativity and mental wellbeing, and are an important part of creating thriving and inclusive communities.

North Norfolk District Council has a strong track record of supporting high-quality public spaces, parks and play areas which benefit residents, families and visitors across the district. As the Council approaches Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), it is important that the value of accessible and inclusive play continues to be recognised within future local authority policy and place-making.

Council further notes the Right to Play Pledge being promoted by the Norfolk Youth Advisory Board through the Mancroft Advice Project, which seeks to encourage organisations and public bodies to recognise and support children and young people’s right to play.

Further information about the Right to Play Campaign and pledge can be found by visiting www.map.uk.net/righttoplay

Council therefore resolves to:

1. Sign the Right to Play Pledge, demonstrating North Norfolk District Council’s support for the principle that all children and young people should have access to safe, inclusive and welcoming opportunities for play.
2. 106 Funding Playpark allocations and sports facilities

That the Council adopts a policy approach whereby S106 play contributions may, where appropriate and legally permissible, be directed towards strategic play and activity spaces rather than solely within the boundary of the originating development.

This approach would allow funding to be pooled or directed to locations that:

• Deliver fully inclusive and accessible play equipment
• Provide larger, higher-quality activity spaces
• Serve multiple developments and neighbourhoods
• Improve connectivity with walking and cycling routes
• Support family-friendly community spaces that encourage physical activity and social interaction

Developers and planning officers would work together to ensure that residents of the contributing development continue to benefit from the facilities delivered.

3. Request that officers prepare a short position statement for the authority outlining the Council’s commitment to inclusive and accessible play, and highlighting the importance of continuing to ensure accessible and inclusive play, recreation and family-friendly public spaces continue to be prioritised as part of asset management, policy development and place planning through the Local Government Reorganisation process.

2.     MOTION TO COUNCIL ON FLY-TIPPING

Proposer : Cllr Andrew Brown

Seconder: Cllr Callum Ringer

THIS COUNCIL NOTES:

1. The Corporate Plan 2023- 2027 includes the following statement of intent: Protecting and enhancing the special landscape and ecological value of North Norfolk whilst improving the biodiversity of the district
2. That fly-tipping is a criminal act, a major anti-social behaviour problem and a blight on our local wildlife and environment
3. That fly-tipping and littering imposes a significant financial burden on councils for removal and disposal costs.
4. That illegal disposal of waste provides an unfair financial advantage to unscrupulous individuals and businesses over those who use legitimate methods to dispose of their waste.
5. That residents are increasingly frustrated by the impact of litter and fly-tipping in their communities

THIS COUNCIL BELIEVES:

a)    Residents deserve safe and clean streets and local environments

b)    The Council should take a zero-tolerance approach to environmental criminals

c)     Those who dispose of waste illegally should be dealt with through appropriate enforcement action.

d)    All businesses and individuals should dispose of their waste in a compliant manner.

THIS COUNCIL RESOLVES TO ASK CABINET TO:

i)               Investigate fly-tipping instances and where suitable evidence exists, take appropriate enforcement action possible against those responsible.

ii)              Ensure all fixed penalty notices for littering and fly-tipping to the legal maximum as appropriate

iii)             Promote regularly the “Lets S.C.R.A.P. fly-tipping” campaign to increase awareness of the householder Duty of Care requirements so that they only use registered waste carriers to dispose of their waste.

iv)             Ensure that all businesses in the district have appropriate Duty of Care arrangements in place and take appropriate action where this is found not to be the case.