Protecting British Family Farms and Preserving Rural Communities
Motion or resolution considered by Powys County Council
This motion was heard on 05/12/2024. It was proposed by Iain McIntosh and seconded by .
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Motion as voted upon
1. Oppose the Labour Government’s changes to inheritance tax affecting family farms in Powys and the rest of the UK.
2. Advocate for the exemption of Powys and UK family farms to preserve the UK's food security, rural communities, environmental initiatives
3. This Council urges all Councillors to stand with Britain’s family farms, to support our rural communities, and to protect the environment by formally rejecting this proposed “family farm tax.”
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: 41
Against: 7
Abstain: 5
Did Not Vote: 15
Voting Record
Below is the individual voting record for all councillors on this motion/resolution.
| Name | Group | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Baynham, Beverley Presteigne |
Powys Independents | Did not vote |
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Bebb, Danny Churchstoke |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Berriman, Jake Llandrindod North |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | Did not vote |
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Breeze, Ben Kerry |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Breeze, Graham Welshpool Llanerchyddol |
Powys Independents | For |
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Brighouse, Little Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge |
Non-Affiliated | Did not vote |
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Brignell-Thorp, Jeremy Forden and Montgomery |
Non-Affiliated | Against |
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Charlton, Jackie Llangattock and Llangynidr |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | Did not vote |
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Church, Richard Welshpool Castle |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Colbert, Tom Bronllys and Felin-fach |
Non-Affiliated | For |
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Cox, Sian Llangors with Bwlch |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Davies, Aled Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Davies, Angela Rhayader |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Davies, Bryan Llanafanfawr with Garth |
Powys Independents | For |
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Davies, Bryn Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn |
Plaid Cymru Group | Abstained |
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Davies, Sandra Cwm-twrch |
Welsh Labour Group | Against |
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Devlin, Raiff Talybont-on-Usk |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Dorrance, Matthew Brecon West |
Welsh Labour Group | Against |
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Edwards, Deb Llangunllo with Norton |
Powys Independents | For |
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Evans, Alwyn Machynlleth |
Plaid Cymru Group | For |
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Ewing, Josie Llandrindod South |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | Abstained |
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George, Les Caersws |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Gibson-Watt, James Glasbury |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Hall, Claire Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Harrison, Ian Guilsfield |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Healy, Kelly Newtown Central and South |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | Abstained |
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James, Peter Llanwrtyd Wells |
Powys Independents | For |
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Jenner, Amanda Trelystan and Trewern |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Johnson-Wood, Claire Llanyre with Nantmel |
Reform UK | For |
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Jones, Adrian Berriew and Castle Caereinion |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Jones, Arwel Llandysilio |
Powys Independents | For |
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Jones, Ed Old Radnor |
Powys Independents | For |
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Jones, Gareth D Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl |
Powys Independents | For |
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Jones, Gareth E Llanelwedd |
Powys Independents | For |
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Jones, Joy Newtown East |
Powys Independents | For |
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Kennerley, Adam Newtown North |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Kenyon-Wade, Corinna Knighton with Beguildy |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | Did not vote |
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Lewington, Pete Newtown West |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Lewis, Karl Llandinam with Dolfor |
Reform UK | For |
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Lewis, Peter Llanfyllin |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Lloyd, William Gwernyfed |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Masefield, Chloe Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | Did not vote |
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McIntosh, Iain Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew |
Reform UK | For |
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McNicholas, Susan Ynyscedwyn |
Welsh Labour Group | Against |
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Meredith, David Brecon West |
Welsh Labour Group | Abstained |
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Mitchell, Gary Llanbrynmair |
Plaid Cymru Group | Abstained |
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Morgan, Gareth Llanidloes |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Morgan, Geoff Ithon Valley |
Reform UK | For |
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Powell, William Talgarth |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Preston, Glyn Llanidloes |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | Did not vote |
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Pugh, Gareth Dolforwyn |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Pugh, Jeremy Builth |
Powys Independents | For |
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Ratcliffe, Gareth Hay |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Rijnenberg, Liz Brecon East |
Welsh Labour Group | Against |
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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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Robinson, Carol Welshpool Gungrog |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | Did not vote |
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Roderick, Edwin Maescar and Llywel |
Powys Independents | For |
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Selby, David Newtown Central and South |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Thomas, David Tawe Uchaf |
Welsh Labour Group | Did not vote |
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Thomas, Gwynfor Llansantffraid |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Vaughan, Elwyn Glantwymyn |
Plaid Cymru Group | Did not vote |
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Walsh, Chris Brecon East |
Welsh Labour Group | Against |
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Wilkinson, Jonathan Llangyniew and Meifod |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Williams, Ange Knighton with Beguildy |
Powys Independents | For |
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Williams, Huw Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais |
Welsh Labour Group | Against |
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Williams, Sarah Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais |
Welsh Labour Group | Did not vote |
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Yeomans, John Rhiwcynon |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
Source: Voting Record