That this Council:-
(a) thanks the people of Sheffield for turning out in such large numbers and for using their vote in the General Election on 8th June 2017 and the recent Council By-Elections in Southey and Nether Edge & Sharrow Wards;
(b) notes that it is likely a record number of young voters took part in the General Election in Sheffield and throughout the UK and believes that this is a highly positive development for democracy in our country;
(c) congratulates Sheffield's newest Member of Parliament, Jared O’Mara MP, and thanks all candidates for taking part in the General Election;
(d) notes there have been two Council By-Elections since the last business Council meeting in April 2017 and welcomes both new Sheffield Councillors to the Town Hall and thanks all candidates for taking part in these elections; and
(e) gives thanks to the police and all staff at the polling stations and the count for their hard work on and around the General Election on 8th June, and for the smooth running of the General Election and both Council By-Elections.
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It was formally moved by Councillor Olivia Blake, and formally seconded by Councillor Kieran Harpham, that this Council:- |
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(a) thanks the people of Sheffield for turning out in such large numbers and for using their vote in the General Election on 8th June 2017 and the recent Council By-Elections in Southey and Nether Edge & Sharrow Wards;
(b) notes that it is likely a record number of young voters took part in the General Election in Sheffield and throughout the UK and believes that this is a highly positive development for democracy in our country;
(c) congratulates Sheffield's newest Member of Parliament, Jared O’Mara MP, and thanks all candidates for taking part in the General Election;
(d) notes there have been two Council By-Elections since the last business Council meeting in April 2017 and welcomes both new Sheffield Councillors to the Town Hall and thanks all candidates for taking part in these elections; and
(e) gives thanks to the police and all staff at the polling stations and the count for their hard work on and around the General Election on 8th June, and for the smooth running of the General Election and both Council By-Elections. |
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Whereupon, it was formally moved by Councillor Shaffaq Mohammed, and formally seconded by Councillor Colin Ross, as an amendment, that the Motion now submitted be amended by the addition of a new paragraph (e) as follows, and the re-lettering of original paragraph (e) as a new paragraph (f):- |
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(e) gives thanks to former Councillors Leigh Bramall and Nasima Akther and the former MP for Sheffield Hallam, the Rt. Hon. Nick Clegg, for their services representing the people of Sheffield and wishes them all the best for the future; and |
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On being put to the vote, the amendment was negatived. |
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The original Motion was then put to the vote and carried as follows:- |
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RESOLVED: That this Council:-
(a) thanks the people of Sheffield for turning out in such large numbers and for using their vote in the General Election on 8th June 2017 and the recent Council By-Elections in Southey and Nether Edge & Sharrow Wards;
(b) notes that it is likely a record number of young voters took part in the General Election in Sheffield and throughout the UK and believes that this is a highly positive development for democracy in our country;
(c) congratulates Sheffield's newest Member of Parliament, Jared O’Mara MP, and thanks all candidates for taking part in the General Election;
(d) notes there have been two Council By-Elections since the last business Council meeting in April 2017 and welcomes both new Sheffield Councillors to the Town Hall and thanks all candidates for taking part in these elections; and
(e) gives thanks to the police and all staff at the polling stations and the count for their hard work on and around the General Election on 8th June, and for the smooth running of the General Election and both Council By-Elections.
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