Motion - Proposed ban on the release of game birds in Wales

Motion or resolution considered by Powys County Council

This motion was heard on 20/07/2023. It was proposed by Aled Davies and seconded by Iain McIntosh .

Motion as voted upon

Powys County Council calls on Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales to withdraw their proposal to ban the release of gamebirds in Wales thus only allowing release by licence, which will hugely impact the people of Wales. There has not been sufficient evidence brought forward to warrant this proposal by NRW. We call on the Welsh Government to acknowledge the economic, conservation and well-being benefits game shooting brings to Wales, itâ€™s value to rural communities, our heritage, culture and the Welsh language.

For - 16
(30.8%)

Against - 29
(55.8%)

Abstained - 7
(13.5%)

Result: Not Passed
Vote Type: normal

Voting Summary

Below is a summary of the votes for, against, abstain or did not vote for the motion. Councillors are displayed by their party colours - please hover over the block to view the councillor.

For: 16

Against: 29

Abstain: 7

Did Not Vote: 16

Voting Record

Below is the individual voting record for all councillors on this motion/resolution.

Name	Group	Vote
Baynham, Beverley Presteigne	Powys Independents	Did not vote
Bebb, Danny Churchstoke	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Beecham, Matt Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower	Resigned	Against
Beecham, Sarah-Jane Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower	Resigned	Against
Berriman, Jake Llandrindod North	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Breeze, Ben Kerry	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Breeze, Graham Welshpool Llanerchyddol	Powys Independents	Abstained
Brighouse, Little Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge	Non-Affiliated	Against
Brignell-Thorp, Jeremy Forden and Montgomery	Non-Affiliated	Against
Cartwright, Anita Talybont-on-Usk	Resigned	Did not vote
Charlton, Jackie Llangattock and Llangynidr	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Church, Richard Welshpool Castle	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Colbert, Tom Bronllys and Felin-fach	Non-Affiliated	For
Cox, Sian Llangors with Bwlch	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Davies, Aled Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Davies, Angela Rhayader	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Davies, Bryan Llanafanfawr with Garth	Powys Independents	For
Davies, Bryn Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn	Plaid Cymru Group	Did not vote
Davies, Sandra Cwm-twrch	Welsh Labour Group	Against
Dorrance, Matthew Brecon West	Welsh Labour Group	Against
Edwards, Deb Llangunllo with Norton	Powys Independents	Against
Ewing, Josie Llandrindod South	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
George, Les Caersws	Welsh Conservatives Group	Did not vote
Gibson-Watt, James Glasbury	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Did not vote
Harrison, Ian Guilsfield	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Healy, Kelly Newtown Central and South	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Hulme, Heulwen Rhiwcynon	Resigned	Abstained
James, Peter Llanwrtyd Wells	Powys Independents	Abstained
Jenner, Amanda Trelystan and Trewern	Welsh Conservatives Group	Did not vote
Johnson-Wood, Claire Llanyre with Nantmel	Powys Independents	Did not vote
Jones, Adrian Berriew and Castle Caereinion	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Jones, Arwel Llandysilio	Powys Independents	Did not vote
Jones, Ed Old Radnor	Powys Independents	For
Jones, Gareth D Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl	Powys Independents	Abstained
Jones, Gareth E Llanelwedd	Powys Independents	For
Jones, Joy Newtown East	Powys Independents	Abstained
Kennerley, Adam Newtown North	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Kenyon-Wade, Corinna Knighton with Beguildy	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Lewington, Pete Newtown West	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Lewis, Karl Llandinam with Dolfor	Welsh Conservatives Group	Did not vote
Lewis, Peter Llanfyllin	Welsh Conservatives Group	Did not vote
Lloyd, William Gwernyfed	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Did not vote
McIntosh, Iain Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
McNicholas, Susan Ynyscedwyn	Welsh Labour Group	Against
Meredith, David Brecon West	Welsh Labour Group	Against
Mitchell, Gary Llanbrynmair	Plaid Cymru Group	Did not vote
Morgan, Gareth Llanidloes	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	For
Morgan, Geoff Ithon Valley	Powys Independents	For
Powell, William Talgarth	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Did not vote
Preston, Glyn Llanidloes	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Pugh, Gareth Dolforwyn	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Pugh, Jeremy Builth	Powys Independents	Did not vote
Ratcliffe, Gareth Hay	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Abstained
Rijnenberg, Liz Brecon East	Welsh Labour Group	Against
Roberts, Lucy Llandrinio	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Roberts, Pete Llandrindod South	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Robinson, Carol Welshpool Gungrog	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Roderick, Edwin Maescar and Llywel	Powys Independents	Did not vote
Selby, David Newtown Central and South	Welsh Liberal Democrat Group	Against
Thomas, David Tawe Uchaf	Welsh Labour Group	Against
Thomas, Gwynfor Llansantffraid	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Vaughan, Elwyn Glantwymyn	Plaid Cymru Group	Did not vote
Walsh, Chris Brecon East	Welsh Labour Group	Against
Wilkinson, Jonathan Llangyniew and Meifod	Welsh Conservatives Group	For
Williams, Ange Knighton with Beguildy	Powys Independents	Against
Williams, Huw Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais	Welsh Labour Group	Against
Williams, Michael Machynlleth	Died	Abstained
Williams, Sarah Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais	Welsh Labour Group	Against

Source: Voting Record