Agenda item

To debate the following motion, submitted by Cllr Sparkes, notice of which was given on 29 November 2022.

‘Since Covid attitudes towards traditional careers and ways of working have changed and some people might prefer to follow a career path outside an office setting, particularly in areas that will contribute to a more environmentally friendly and carbon neutral future.

Would the Cabinet Members for Learning and Skills and Support Services and Economic Development consider setting up a Task and Finish Group to explore working with local enterprises such as the South Downs National Park Authority, district and borough councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership and similar organisations involved with promoting the economy of West Sussex so as to help in the provision of apprenticeships and internships throughout the county.’

146.1  The following revised motion (additional text shown in bold, italic type) was moved by Cllr Sparkes and seconded by Cllr McGregor.

          ‘Since Covid attitudes towards traditional careers and ways of working have changed and some people might prefer to follow a career path outside an office setting, particularly in areas that will contribute to a more environmentally friendly and carbon neutral future.

Would the Cabinet Members for Learning and Skills and Support Services and Economic Development consider setting up a Task and Finish Group to explore working with local enterprises such as the South Downs National Park Authority, district and borough councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership and similar organisations involved with promoting the economy of West Sussex so as to help in the provision of apprenticeships and internships throughout the county. To confirm, the provision of apprenticeships and internships will fully comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics therein.’

146.2  An amendment was proposed by Cllr Sharp, as set out below, which was accepted by Cllr Sparkes.

‘Since Covid attitudes towards traditional careers and ways of working have changed and some people might prefer to follow a career path outside an office setting, particularly in areas that will contribute to a more environmentally friendly and carbon neutral future.

Would the Cabinet Members for Learning and Skills, Environment and Climate Change and Support Services and Economic Development consider setting up a Task and Finish Group to explore working with local enterprises such as the South Downs National Park Authority, district and borough councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership and similar organisations involved with promoting the economy of West Sussex so as to help in the provision of apprenticeships and internships throughout the county. To confirm, the provision of apprenticeships and internships will fully comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics therein.’

146.3  An amendment was moved by Cllr Chowdhury and seconded by Cllr Pudaloffas set out below:

          ‘Since Covid attitudes towards traditional careers and ways of working have changed and some people might prefer to follow a career path outside an office setting, particularly in areas that will contribute to a more environmentally friendly and carbon neutral future.

Would the Cabinet Members for Learning and Skills, Environment and Climate Change and Support Services and Economic Development consider setting up a Task and Finish Group to explore working with local enterprises such as the South Downs National Park Authority, district and borough councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership and similar organisations involved with promoting the economy of West Sussex so as to help in the provision of apprenticeships and internships throughout the county, to include targeted measures that tackle inequalities faced by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, people with learning difficulties, young care leavers and people from a low socio-economic backgroundsupporting an inclusive and accessible economy. To confirm, the provision of apprenticeships and internships will fully comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics therein.’

146.4  The amendment was put to a recorded vote under Standing Order 3.35.

(a)         For the amendment – 19

Cllr Baxter, Cllr Cherry, Cllr Chowdhury, Cllr Cornell, Cllr Gibson, Cllr Kerry-Bedell, Cllr Lord, Cllr McKnight, Cllr Mercer, Cllr Milne, Cllr O’Kelly, Cllr Oppler, Cllr Pudaloff, Cllr Quinn, Cllr Sharp, Cllr Smith, Cllr Turley, Cllr Walsh and Cllr Wild.

(b)     Against the amendment – 29

Cllr Ali, Cllr Atkins, Cllr Baldwin, Cllr Boram, Cllr Bradbury, Cllr Britton, Cllr Burrett, Cllr Cooper, Cllr Crow, Cllr Duncton, Cllr Greenway, Cllr Hillier, Cllr Hunt, Cllr A Jupp, Cllr N Jupp, Cllr Lanzer, Cllr Marshall, Cllr McDonald, Cllr McGregor, Cllr Mitchell, Cllr Montyn, Cllr Nagel, Cllr Patel, Cllr Payne, Cllr Pendleton, Cllr Sparkes, Cllr Urquhart, Cllr Waight and Cllr Wall.

(c)     Abstentions – 1

Cllr Oakley

146.5  The amendment was lost.

146.6  The revised motion as set out below was carried.

‘Since Covid attitudes towards traditional careers and ways of working have changed and some people might prefer to follow a career path outside an office setting, particularly in areas that will contribute to a more environmentally friendly and carbon neutral future.

Would the Cabinet Members for Learning and Skills, Environment and Climate Change and Support Services and Economic Development consider setting up a Task and Finish Group to explore working with local enterprises such as the South Downs National Park Authority, district and borough councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership and similar organisations involved with promoting the economy of West Sussex so as to help in the provision of apprenticeships and internships throughout the county. To confirm, the provision of apprenticeships and internships will fully comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics therein.’