Agenda item

To consider any motions, notice of which has been given under the Council’s rules.

(a)          Voluntary and Charitable Organisations

Moved by Councillor S. Murray and seconded by Councillor S. Neville

“Epping Forest District Council:

(1) Notes the important role played by voluntary and charitable organisations within our local communities throughout the district in providing a very wide range of local opportunities and support services.

(2) Celebrates the efforts and commitments of the many hundreds of volunteers who help in the delivery of these important projects; and

(3) Resolves to continue to give as much support as possible to these groups and organisations.”

Carried

Motion as first proposed ADOPTED

            RESOLVED:

That Epping Forest District Council:

(1) Notes the important role played by voluntary and charitable organisations within our local communities throughout the district in providing a very wide range of local opportunities and support services.

(2) Celebrates the efforts and commitments of the many hundreds of volunteers who help in the delivery of these important projects; and

(3) Resolves to continue to give as much support as possible to these groups and organisations.

(b)          Foodbank

Moved by Councillor H. Whitbread and seconded by Councillor S. Kane

“1.        That the Council recognises the valuable work and support that the Epping Forest Foodbank provides to our residents in need and the wider community.

2.         That the Council recognises that the activities of the Epping Forest Foodbank supports the aims of the Council notably Corporate Plan Objective 4 – safeguarding and supporting people in vulnerable situations.

3.         That the Council provides immediate assistance to the Epping Forest Foodbank, recognising the existing commitment of £5,000 already agreed, by agreeing to a further sum of £1,500 to help those in need through the festive period.

4.         That the Council provides premises for the Epping Forest Foodbank in Waltham Abbey to support their work in that area; and

5.         That the Council works with the Epping Forest Foodbank to produce a Service Level Agreement that sets out the Council's commitment for support to the Epping Forest Foodbank and defines the support work that the Foodbank provides in relation to that support.”

Carried

Motion as first moved ADOPTED

            RESOLVED:

1.         That the Council recognises the valuable work and support that the Epping Forest Foodbank provides to our residents in need and the wider community.

2.         That the Council recognises that the activities of the Epping Forest Foodbank supports the aims of the Council notably Corporate Plan Objective 4 – safeguarding and supporting people in vulnerable situations.

3.         That the Council provides immediate assistance to the Epping Forest Foodbank, recognising the existing commitment of £5,000 already agreed, by agreeing to a further sum of £1,500 to help those in need through the festive period.

4.         That the Council provides premises for the Epping Forest Foodbank in Waltham Abbey to support their work in that area; and

5.         That the Council works with the Epping Forest Foodbank to produce a Service Level Agreement that sets out the Council's commitment for support to the Epping Forest Foodbank and defines the support work that the Foodbank provides in relation to that support.