Agenda item - Support for year-round temporary ice rink in Brighton and Hove

Proposed by Councillor Fishleigh, Independent Member.

21.1    The Notice of Motion as listed in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Fishleigh - Independent Councillor and formally seconded by Councillor Atkinson.

21.2    Councillor Robins moved an amendment on behalf of the Labour Group which was formally seconded by Councillor Appich.

21.3    Councillor Osborne and Nemeth spoke on the motion. 

21.4    Councillor Fishleigh noted the comments and confirmed she did not accept the amendment. 

21.5    The Mayor then put the amendment to the vote which was carried. The Conservative Group voted against the amendment. 

21.6    The Mayor then put the following motion as amended to the vote:

           “This Council notes:

·        An ice rink has not been included in the Sports Facilities Investment Plan, but this council is supportive of a year-round ice rink in the city if an appropriate bid comes forward at an appropriate site

This Council also notes that:

·        The land on the West side of the King Alfred is vacant and available now, although may not be appropriate or feasible for a year-round ice rink

·        Local residents could be consulted in order to utilise this land for some form of meantime-use to community benefit, including a pop-up ice rink if feasible, before long term plans for the King Alfred take shape”

21.7    The Mayor confirmed that the motion had been carried.