Agenda item

Three valid Motions on Notice, signed by at least three Members of the Council, have been received for consideration at this meeting.

 

It was moved by Councillor C Davis and seconded by Councillor G Madden that:

 

North Tyneside welcomes the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a

generation which is smoke free. We as a council should be proactive and

implement measures on single use vapes. The health and wellbeing are

paramount concerns for North Tyneside Council.

 

The local economy can benefit from promoting healthier alternatives to

smoking, such as smoking cessation programs and support for individuals

looking to quit. It is acknowledged that the use of vapes is widely used as a

smoking alternative. However, the use of single-use vapes and electronic

cigarettes has surged in popularity, especially among young people.

Indeed, vapes are packaged, flavoured and promoted in a way that

appeals to young people.

 

There is growing evidence of the health risks associated with vaping,

including potential long-term consequences on respiratory health;

With this in mind North Tyneside agrees the following measures to be

considered:

 

a. provide resources to public awareness campaigns, highlighting the

health risks associated with vaping and the importance of smoking

cessation programs.

 

b. campaign to promote the negative impacts of vaping in schools and

resource programmes specifically targeted at young people under

18 to reduce numbers using vapes

 

c. Support research initiatives to better understand the long-term

health effects of vaping and its impact on our community.

 

d. promote responsible disposal practices for vaping products,

including designated collection points to reduce litter and

environmental pollution.

 

We believe that by taking these actions, we can help to protect the health

of our residents, reduce the environmental impact of single-use vapes,

and promote a safer and more sustainable North Tyneside for all.

 

An amendment was moved by Councillor K Clark and seconded by Councillor P Earley as follows:

 

In the second sentence, after Council, to insert ‘should seek funding from the Government to’,

 

At the end of the third paragraph, to insert ‘However council notes clear guidance from public health England is If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don't smoke, don't vape.’

 

In the fourth paragraph, after North Tyneside, to insert ‘agrees to write to the Government to seek funding support’ and to delete ‘to be considered’ from the end of the sentence.

 

The amended motion therefore read:

 

North Tyneside welcomes the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a generation which is smoke free.  We as a council should seek funding from the Government to be proactive and implement measures on single use vapes. The health and wellbeing are paramount concerns for North Tyneside Council.

 

The local economy can benefit from promoting healthier alternatives to smoking, such as smoking cessation programs and support for individuals looking to quit.  It is acknowledged that the use of vapes is widely used as a smoking alternative. However, the use of single-use vapes and electronic cigarettes has surged in popularity, especially among young people. Indeed, vapes are packaged, flavoured and promoted in a way that appeals to young people. 

 

There is growing evidence of the health risks associated with vaping, including potential long-term consequences on respiratory health.  However council notes clear guidance from public health England is If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don't smoke, don't vape.

 

With this in mind North Tyneside agrees to write to the Government  to seek funding support  for the following measures:

 

a. provide resources to public awareness campaigns, highlighting the health risks associated with vaping and the importance of smoking cessation programs.

 

b. campaign to promote the negative impacts of vaping in schools and resource programmes specifically targeted at young people under 18 to reduce numbers using vapes

 

c. Support research initiatives to better understand the long-term health effects of vaping and its impact on our community.

 

d. promote responsible disposal practices for vaping products, including designated collection points to reduce litter and environmental pollution.

 

We believe that by taking these actions, we can help to protect the health of our residents, reduce the environmental impact of single-use vapes, and promote a safer and more sustainable North Tyneside for all.

 

A recorded vote on the amendment was requested by two members present.

 

Votes for the Amendment:

 

Councillors G Bell, L Bell, B Burdis, C Burdis, S Burtenshaw, K Clark, D Cox, S Cox, N Craven, J Cruddas, E Darke, C Davis, S Day, D Drummond, P Earley, S Graham, I Grayson, M Hall, T Hallway, J Harrison, A Holdsworth, Janet Hunter, V Jamieson, C Johnson, H Johnson, J Kirwan, F Lott, W Lott, G Madden, A McMullen, J Montague, J Mudzingwa,  T Mulvenna, M Murphy, A Newman, P Oliver, J O'Shea, S Phillips, E Parker-Leonard, B Pickard, W Samuel, J Shaw, A Spowart, M Thirlaway, J Walker, M Wilson.

 

Votes against the amendment:

 

Councillors L Bartoli, L Bones, J Johnsson, C Johnston, I McAlpine, P McIntyre, O Scargill, J Wallace

 

The amendment was approved by 46 votes to 8 votes.

 

The amended substantive motion, on being put to the meeting was approved unanimously.