Agenda item

A.  Annual Scrutiny Report 2017/18

B.  Votes at 16

A)  Annual Scrutiny Report 2017/18

It was moved by Councillor Chohan,

Seconded by Councillor Hussain,

“That the Annual Scrutiny Report 2017/18 be endorsed.”

The recommendation was put to the vote and carried unanimously.

Resolved - That the Annual Scrutiny Report 2017/18 be endorsed.

B)  Votes at 16

It was moved by Councillor Chohan,

Seconded by Councillor Sadiq,

“That the Council resolve to support the principle of reducing the national voting age to 16; take an active leadership role in any appropriate campaign(s) to further this objective; and requests scrutiny to establish a task and finish group to examine and propose practical measures to improve the security of the ballot, including potentially voter identification, and promote youth participation.”

The recommendation was put to the vote and carried unanimously.

Resolved  -  That the Council supports the principle of reducing the national voting age to 16; take an active leadership role in any appropriate campaign(s) to further this objective; and requests scrutiny to establish a task and finish group to examine and propose practical measures to improve the security of the ballot, including potentially voter identification, and promote youth participation.