Issue - meetings

RESOLVED that:-

(1)         The approaches as set out within Section 3 of the Appendix report and minutes circulated with the agenda are endorsed, subject to an amendment that when an approach is in conflict with Climate Emergency, the latter takes precedence; and

(2)         Councillor Keeling be invited to be the lead Councillor to Chair the Fairtrade Steering Group.

The Portfolio Holder for Business, Economy & Tourism presented the report which set out how the Council could contribute to the campaign to increase sales of products with the FAIRTRADE Mark, and how it could support the campaign to achieve Fairtrade status for towns in Teignbridge, in line with the Approved Fairtrade Notice of Motion. Local retailers would be encouraged to support the Fairtrade status and it was noted that the café at Forde House promoted the sale of Fairtrade products.

In response to Members, the Leader commented that Fairtrade made careful checks to ensure that producers were legitimate and this status supported local producers as well as those from third world countries.

The Chairman of Overview & Scrutiny Committee confirmed his support for the appointment of Councillor Keeling as the lead Councillor to Chair the Fairtrade Steering Group.

The Portfolio Holder for Business, Economy & Tourism proposed the recommendation, this was seconded by the Portfolio Holder for Sport, Recreation & Culture.

RESOLVED that:-

(1)         The approaches as set out within Section 3 of the Appendix of the circulated report and minutes with the agenda were endorsed, subject to an amendment that when an approach is in conflict with Climate Emergency, the latter takes precedence; and

(2)         Councillor Keeling be invited to be the lead Councillor to Chair the Fairtrade Steering Group.

(Councillor Wrigley did not vote on this item as he was not present for the debate)