Decision details

The item started at 15.49

Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM6112 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the importance of a vibrant and diverse high street in supporting local enterprise.

2. Regrets that the shop vacancy rate on our high streets is consistently higher than the UK average.

3. Regrets the loss of community assets or local services as a result of low footfall on Welsh high streets.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to set up a new fund to enable local authorities and community groups to offer free car parking in towns throughout Wales, providing a vital boost to town centre regeneration.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
16	0	38	54

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Delete point 4 and replace with:

Calls on the Welsh Government to provide a stimulus for Welsh high streets by developing a long-term regeneration strategy, incorporating planning policy, public transport, and fostering closer links between retail businesses and local authorities.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
15	0	39	54

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan):

In point 4, delete 'Calls on the Welsh Government to set' and replace with:

'Agrees to explore further the desirability of setting'.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
38	0	16	54

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add new point at end of motion:

Recognises the importance of businesses which provide services on the high street.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
54	0	0	54

Amendment 3 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6112 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the importance of a vibrant and diverse high street in supporting local enterprise.

2. Regrets that the shop vacancy rate on our high streets is consistently higher than the UK average.

3. Regrets the loss of community assets or local services as a result of low footfall on Welsh high streets.

4. Agrees to explore further the desirability of setting up a new fund to enable local authorities and community groups to offer free car parking in towns throughout Wales, providing a vital boost to town centre regeneration.

5. Recognises the importance of businesses which provide services on the high street.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
54	0	0	54

The motion as amended was agreed.