At the Full Council meeting which takes place this coming Wednesday, Cllr Nikki Drogman has put forward a motion for debate by members; here is the content;
‘We propose a motion to explore areas suitable to set up a pilot scheme to use wildflower planting in Castle Point with the aim of improving the natural environment for insects including bees and butterflies in our Borough.
If this is successful, we’d like to roll out the scheme across the Borough.’
Councillors will also debate a motion from Cllr Sue Mumford, this is the text:
‘Castle Point Borough Council reaffirms the Council policy making it a condition a condition on any fairground operator or similar, including fetes and competitions, when granting permission to use Castle Point Borough Council land or facilities, that the giving of live animals as prizes is prohibited.
Castle Point Borough Council wishes to confirm, the policy of the RSPCA as support for this Motion.’