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Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor P. Dowd

Meeting: 01/09/2011 - Council (Item 56)

Notice of Motion by Councillor P. Dowd

To consider the following motion submitted by Councillor P. Dowd:

 

“This Council is appalled at the decision of the Government to close the Crosby Coastguard Station. The Station is a vital safety service and at a time of Port expansion the decision is both short-sighted and dangerous. The Council calls upon the Government to reconsider its decision and in addition it asks Sefton’s Members of Parliament to lobby the Government accordingly.”

Minutes:

It was moved by Councillor P. Dowd, seconded by Councillor Maher and it was

 

Unanimously RESOLVED :

 

That this Council is appalled at the decision of the Government to close the Crosby Coastguard Station. The Station is a vital safety service and at a time of Port expansion the decision is both short-sighted and dangerous. The Council calls upon the Government to reconsider its decision and in addition it asks Sefton’s Members of Parliament to lobby the Government accordingly.