Declaring an Ecological Emergency and Supporting the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
Motion or resolution considered by Powys County Council
This motion was heard on 23/09/2021. It was proposed by Jake Berriman and seconded by Jackie Charlton .
Motion as voted upon
This Council therefore resolves to:
1. Declare an ecological emergency to demonstrate the Council's commitment to protecting Powys' natural environment, biodiversity and wildlife;
2. Declare its support for the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) Bill;
3. Inform the local media of this decision, including sharing information on social media;
4. Write to our local Members of Parliament asking them to support the CEE Bill in its passage through Parliament; and
4. Write to the CEE Bill Alliance, the organisers of the campaign for the Bill expressing our support ([email protected]).
Result: Not Passed
Vote Requirement: Simple Majority
Voting Record
Below is the individual voting record for all councillors on this motion/resolution.
| Name | Group | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Alexander, Myfanwy Banwy |
Independent Group | Against |
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Barnes, Mark Newtown Llanllwchaiarn West |
Non-Aligned | For |
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Baynham, Beverley Presteigne |
Independent Group | Against |
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Berriman, Jake Llandrindod North |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Breeze, Graham Welshpool Llanerchyddol |
Independent Group | Against |
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Charlton, Jackie Llangattock and Llangynidr |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Corfield, Linda Forden |
Independent Group | Against |
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Curry, Kelvyn Rhayader |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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Davies, Aled Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Against |
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Davies, Bryn Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn |
Plaid Cymru Group | For |
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Davies, Dai Berriew |
Independent Group | Against |
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Davies, Phyl Blaen Hafren |
Welsh Conservatives | Against |
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Davies, Sandra Cwm-twrch |
Welsh Labour Group | Did not vote |
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Dorrance, Matthew Brecon West |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Durrant, Emily Llangors |
Plaid Cymru | Did not vote |
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Evans, David Nantmel |
Independent Group | Against |
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Evans, James Gwernyfed |
Welsh Conservatives | Did not vote |
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Fitzpatrick, Liam Talybont-on-Usk |
New Powys Group | Did not vote |
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George, Les Caersws |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Gibson-Watt, James Glasbury |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Harris, Rosemarie Llangynidr |
Independent Group | Against |
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Hayes, Stephen Montgomery |
Independent Group | Did not vote |
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Hulme, Heulwen Rhiwcynon |
Resigned | Against |
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Jenner, Amanda Trelystan and Trewern |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Jones, Arwel Llandysilio |
Independent Group | Did not vote |
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Jones, David Guilsfield |
Independent Group | Against |
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Jones, E. Michael Old Radnor |
Independent Group | Against |
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Jones, Emyr Llanfihangel |
Independent Group | Against |
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Against | ||
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Jones, Joy Newtown East |
Non-Affiliated | Against |
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Jones, Michael J Churchstoke |
Independent Group | Against |
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Jones-Poston, Diane Llanbrynmair |
Welsh Conservatives | Against |
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Jump, Francesca Welshpool Gungrog |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | Did not vote |
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Laurie-Parry, Karen Bronllys |
New Powys Group | Against |
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Lewis, Hywel Llangunllo |
Independent Group | Against |
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Lewis, Karl Llandinam with Dolfor |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Lewis, Peter Llanfyllin |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Against |
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Mackenzie, Maureen Llanelwedd |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | Did not vote |
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McIntosh, Iain Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Against |
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McNicholas, Susan Ynyscedwyn |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Meredith, David Brecon West |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Against | ||
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Morgan, Gareth Llanidloes |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Morris, John Crickhowell |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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Powell, Rachel Beguildy |
Independent Group | Against |
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Powell, William Talgarth |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Price, David Llanafanfawr |
Independent Group | Did not vote |
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Pritchard, Phil Welshpool Castle |
Independent Group | Did not vote |
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Pugh, Gareth Dolforwyn |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Against |
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Pugh, Jeremy Builth |
Independents for Powys Group | Did not vote |
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Ratcliffe, Gareth Hay |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Rijnenberg, Liz Brecon East |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Roberts, Lucy Llandrinio |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Roberts, Pete Llandrindod South |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Roberts-Jones, Kath Kerry |
Independent Group | Against |
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Roderick, Edwin Maescar and Llywel |
Independent Group | Against |
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Rowlands, Daniel Newtown Llanllwchaiarn North |
Welsh Conservatives | Against |
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Selby, David Newtown Central and South |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Silk, Kathryn Bwlch |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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Skilton, Les Newtown South |
Action for Powys Group | Did not vote |
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Thomas, David Tawe Uchaf |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Thomas, Gwynfor Llansantffraid |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Against |
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Van-Rees, Tim Llanwrtyd Wells |
Independent Group | Against |
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Vaughan, Elwyn Glantwymyn |
Plaid Cymru Group | Did not vote |
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Weale, Martin Llanbadarn Fawr |
Action for Powys Group | Did not vote |
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Wilkinson, Jonathan Llangyniew and Meifod |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Against |
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Williams, Ange Knighton with Beguildy |
Independents for Powys Group | Against |
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Williams, Gwilym Disserth and Trecoed |
Action for Powys Group | Did not vote |
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Williams, Huw Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Williams, Jon Llandrindod East/Llandrindod West |
Non-Aligned | Did not vote |
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Williams, Michael Machynlleth |
Independent Group | For |
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Williams, Roger Felin-Fach |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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Williams, Sarah Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
Source: Voting Record