Motion

Vote Result

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Motion

Councillor Buckwell, supported by the portfolio holder for adult services, Councillor Mason, submitted the following:

When the Civil Partnership Act 2004 comes into force on 5 December 2005 it will require the registration of civil partnerships by the council.

Council therefore recommends that cabinet, at its meeting on 8 November 2005:

1. makes the necessary arrangements to enable the registration of civil partnerships to fulfil the council's legal obligations; and
2. recommends that these arrangements include the provision of ceremonies, on approved council premises, and the setting of fees and charges for ceremonies.

He further requested that a separate vote be taken for sections (1) and (2) of the motion and a recorded vote on element (2) of the motion was requested.

On being put to the vote, the motion was carried.

Vote Result

Votes in Favour

The following councillors voted in favour of the motion:

Votes Against

The following councillors voted against the motion:

Abstentions

The following councillors abstained from voting on the motion:

Absentees

The following councillors were absent from the vote: