Agenda item

An amendment to the special motion was circulated at the start of the meeting.

7.15pm – Councillor Stephen Cowan moved, seconded by Councillor Sue Fennimore, the special motion as amended in their names:

“The Council condemns the cowardly terrorist attack which took place on a tube train in Parsons Green station on Friday 15th September 2017.

This Council salutes the bravery, dedication and professionalism of all those who rushed towards the danger to protect our community and serve the victims of the attack including: London Transport staff, the Police, the Fire Brigade, the Ambulance Service, the NHS, our Council staff and the security agencies.

The Council is proud of all in our community and recognises that while the terrorist sought to divide us, our citizens responded with defiance and presented an image to the world that is diverse, resilient and united.”

Tabled Amendment

Add the following paragraphs after the words “…diverse, resilient and united”:

“Deplores the injuries, distress, disruption and anxiety this disgusting attack caused to people of all ages and abilities.

And notes that:

·         The administration had already arranged for an independent review of how it performed during the Parson’s Green attack immediately after the emergency occurred.

·         Prior to the attack, the administration had already begun a wider programme to build up the borough’s resilience including the Community Resilience Event which had already been booked for 19 September 2017 and involved 120 participants which included residents, local businesses and community groups.

·         Is pleased that the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham’s performance during the attack has been praised by the Police, Fire Brigade, Home Office, London Local Authority Gold Command, and the Lancaster Court TRA.”

Speeches on the special motion were made by Councillors Stephen Cowan, Sue Fennimore, and Caroline Needham (for the Administration) – and Councillors Frances Stainton, Donald Johnson, Andrew Brown, and Nicholas Botterill (for the Opposition).

The tabled amendment was then put to the vote.

FOR                            UNANIMOUS

AGAINST                   0

NOT VOTING            0

Councillor Stephen Cowan then made a speech winding up the debate before the special motion as amended was put to the vote.

FOR                            UNANIMOUS

AGAINST                   0

NOT VOTING            0

The special motion as amended was declared CARRIED.

7.49pm – RESOLVED

The Council condemns the cowardly terrorist attack which took place on a tube train in Parsons Green station on Friday 15^th September 2017.

This Council salutes the bravery, dedication and professionalism of all those who rushed towards the danger to protect our community and serve the victims of the attack including: London Transport staff, the Police, the Fire Brigade, the Ambulance Service, the NHS, our Council staff and the security agencies.

The Council is proud of all in our community and recognises that while the terrorist sought to divide us, our citizens responded with defiance and presented an image to the world that is diverse, resilient and united.”

The Council deplores the injuries, distress, disruption and anxiety this disgusting attack caused to people of all ages and abilities – and notes that:

·         The administration had already arranged for an independent review of how it performed during the Parson’s Green attack immediately after the emergency occurred.

·         Prior to the attack, the administration had already begun a wider programme to build up the borough’s resilience including the Community Resilience Event which had already been booked for 19 September 2017 and involved 120 participants which included residents, local businesses and community groups.

·         Is pleased that the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham’s performance during the attack has been praised by the Police, Fire Brigade, Home Office, London Local Authority Gold Command, and the Lancaster Court TRA.