8 October 2020
Motion
That Medway Council recognises how we treat our lands, how we build on it, how we act towards the air we breathe and water we drink will in the long run tell what type people we truly are.
That the Council recognises that if future generations are to remember us with gratitude and respect rather than contempt we must leave something more than urban sprawl, we must leave them with a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning and with that in mind we must ensure that the special character of the Hoo Peninsula, its biodiversity, rich history and heritage that go to make up this national and internationally protected area is preserved.
That the Council recognises that its future at present is in our hands but we must remember it doesn't belong to any one person, not to a political party or developer, but all the people and if we continue to abuse its ancient woodlands, its world renowned mudflats, its rugged beauty and its spectacular rawness there will be nothing left, and when I hear developers', and councils' statements like "better access to natural assets and wildlife" I shudder.
That the Council recognises that we must just stop to think of the impact of protected wildlife and ecological sites. We must understand you can't improve the natural environment by destroying it, we as councillors, as present custodians have a duty to recognise the vulnerability of this world class area.
That the Council resolves to start a campaign to have the Hoo Peninsula recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
On being put to the vote, the motion was lost.
Vote Result
| Votes in Favour | 13 | |
| Votes Against | 18 | |
| Absentees | 24 |
Votes in Favour
The following councillors voted in favour of the motion:
Votes Against
The following councillors voted against the motion:
Absentees
The following councillors were absent from the vote: