Rural Fuel Duty Relief scheme

Motion or resolution considered by Powys County Council

This motion was heard on 22/07/2022. It was proposed by Elwyn Vaughan and seconded by Gary Mitchell .

Motion as voted upon

Poor public transport infrastructure sadly means that many Powys residents have few alternatives for essential journeys, and are dependent on using the car. At 80%, Wales continues to have the highest proportion of people travelling to work by car compared to the regions of England or Scotland.

Rural areas of Wales are currently not supported despite meeting almost all of the criteria. The scheme must be reconfigured to take into account access to local public transport networks, as well as a guarantee of inclusion of Welsh areas within the scheme. In view of this, Council -

- supports calls for rural Wales to be included in the Rural Fuel Duty Relief scheme;
- presses on HM Treasury to update the criteria for the scheme
- and asks for our Powys MPs to work with other Mid Wales opposition MPs in ensuring a united voice in pressing the case at Westminster

For - 55
(94.8%)

Against - 2
(3.4%)

Abstained - 1
(1.7%)

Result: 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: 55

Against: 2

Abstain: 1

Did Not Vote: 10

Voting Record

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

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

Source: Voting Record