The following motion will be moved by Councillor Cartwright and seconded by Councillor Bray:
"As an elected member of
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council I am very concerned in the
reported rise in racism, xenophobia and hate crimes. I believe that
we all have a duty to stand up and stamp out racism and
xenophobia.
We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism,
xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our
country. Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council through its
members, officers and employees condemn racism, xenophobia and hate
crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become
acceptable.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will work to ensure we
have the support and resources needed to fight and prevent
racism and xenophobia.
We reassure all people living in the Borough that they are valued
members of our community.
I would also like you to publicly condemn any such attacks and make
it clear the council will do all within its powers to tackle
this racist, xenophobic and criminal behaviour.
As Groby ward member a number of my constituents share my concerns".
Minutes:
Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor Bray, proposed the following motion:
"As an elected member of
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council I am very concerned in the
reported rise in racism, xenophobia and hate crimes. I believe that
we all have a duty to stand up and stamp out racism and
xenophobia.
We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism,
xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our
country. Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council through its
members, officers and employees condemn racism, xenophobia and hate
crimes unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become
acceptable.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will work to ensure we
have the support and resources needed to fight and prevent
racism and xenophobia.
We reassure all people living in the Borough that they are valued
members of our community.
I would also like you to publicly condemn any such attacks and make
it clear the council will do all within its powers to tackle
this racist, xenophobic and criminal behaviour.
As Groby ward member a number of my constituents share my concerns".
Some members expressed concern that the motion suggested there had been an increase in hate crime in Hinckley & Bosworth, which was not the case, and that the good work undertaken by the police and the council had not been mentioned. As a consequence, an amendment to the motion was requested by the Leader of the Council.
The meeting was adjourned at 8.27pm for the Leader and Councillor Cartwright to discuss a potential change in wording of the motion.
The meeting reconvened at 8.35pm.
Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Cartwright, proposed the following amended motion, recognising that Cllr Cartwright had indicated that a number of his constituents shared the concerns expressed in the motion he had proposed and the one he now supported:
“As elected members of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council we are very concerned about racism, xenophobia and hate crimes.
Members of this council remain committed to stamping out all forms of racism, xenophobia and hate crimes.
HBBC already works with the police and other agencies to raise awareness of the causes and problems created by hate crimes and addresses these problems, and will continue to do so.
We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society where racism, xenophobia and hate crime have no place.
We reassure all people living in the Borough that they are valued members of our community, and publicly condemn any such crimes”.
Upon being put to the vote, the amendment was CARRIED and it was
RESOLVED – the following motion be supported:
As elected members of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council we are very concerned about racism, xenophobia and hate crimes.
Members of this council remain committed to stamping out all forms of racism, xenophobia and hate crimes.
HBBC already works with the police and other agencies to raise awareness of the causes and problems created by hate crimes and addresses these problems, and will continue to do so.
We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society where racism, xenophobia and hate crime have no place.
We reassure all people living in the Borough that they are valued members of our community, and publicly condemn any such crimes.