Agenda item

12.1

It was formally moved by Councillor Neale Gibson, and formally seconded by Councillor Peter Rippon, that this Council:-

(a)      notes the success of Tramlines festival which took place across the city between 22-24 July 2016;

(b)      thanks all staff and volunteers who worked incredibly hard to make the festival a great success;

(c)      thanks the residents of Upperthorpe and Netherthorpe for their support and understanding, and helping make the event such a success; and

(d)      welcomes the increased city centre footfall that such events provide, and the positive impacts for the local economy.

12.2

Whereupon, it was formally moved by Councillor Penny Baker, and formally seconded by Councillor David Baker, as an amendment, that the Motion now submitted be amended by the re-lettering of paragraphs (b) to (d) as new paragraphs (c) to (e), and the addition of a new paragraph (b) as follows:-

(b)       notes this is the 8th successful Tramlines event and wishes to recognise the efforts of the previous Administration in establishing the Tramlines festival;

12.3

On being put to the vote, the amendment was negatived.

12.4

The original Motion was then put to the vote and carried as follows:-

RESOLVED: That this Council:-

(a)      notes the success of Tramlines festival which took place across the city between 22-24 July 2016;

(b)      thanks all staff and volunteers who worked incredibly hard to make the festival a great success;

(c)      thanks the residents of Upperthorpe and Netherthorpe for their support and understanding, and helping make the event such a success; and

(d)      welcomes the increased city centre footfall that such events provide, and the positive impacts for the local economy.