Agenda item

This item was taken after Item 14.

 

Motion for Time Limited Debate – Addressing the Environmental and Social Harm of Disposable Vapes

 

1)      Mr Hood proposed, and Ms Hawkins seconded the motion that

 

          This Council believes that:

 

a)      Immediate and decisive action is needed to address the environmental and public health risks posed by disposable vapes, rather than delaying with prolonged studies.

b)      Any ban must be robust and comprehensive, preventing manufacturers from exploiting legal loopholes to continue selling harmful products.

c)      Stronger regulations on vape marketing, packaging, and accessibility to young people should be introduced alongside the ban.

d)      Urgent action is required to address the environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes.

 

And;

 

This Council agrees to call on the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health to:

 

a)      Write again to the government, urging swift and decisive action on disposable vapes, rather than a decade-long study;

b)      Support calls for amendments to the proposed legislation that limit refill tank sizes and close other loopholes that could undermine the ban;

c)      Advocate for a comprehensive ban that addresses both single-use and potentially harmful ‘Big Puff’ alternatives;

d)      Work with local schools, businesses, and community groups to raise

awareness of the environmental and health risks of disposable vape; and

e)      Encourage stronger local enforcement against the improper disposal of vapes and promote responsible recycling initiatives.

 

 

2)        Mr Watkins proposed and Mr Brazier seconded the following amendment:

 

This Council believes that:

 

a)      Immediate and decisive action is needed to address the environmental and public health risks posed by disposable vapes, rather than delaying with prolonged studies, and welcomes news that from 1 June 2025 it will be illegal to sell single-use (disposable) vapes under The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024.

b)      Any ban must be robust and comprehensive, preventing manufacturers from exploiting legal loopholes to continue selling harmful products.

c)      Stronger regulations on vape marketing, packaging, and accessibility to young people should be introduced alongside the ban.

d)      Urgent action is required to address the environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes.

 

And;

 

This Council agrees to call on the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health and Cabinet Member for Community and Regulatory Services to:

 

a)        Write again to the government, urging swift and decisive action to close identified loopholes on disposable vapes, and supporting calls for amendments to the proposed legislation that limit refit tank sizes and close other loopholes that could undermine the ban. on disposable vapes, rather than a decade-long study;

b)        Encourage proper disposal of vapes and promote responsible recycling initiatives.

b.)     Support calls for amendments to the proposed legislation that limit refill tank sizes and close other loopholes that could undermine the ban;

c.)     Advocate for a comprehensive ban that addresses both single-use and potentially harmful ‘Big Puff’ alternatives;

d.)    Work with local schools, businesses, and community groups to raise awareness of the environmental and health risks of disposable vape; and

e.)     Encourage stronger local enforcement against the improper disposal of vapes and promote responsible recycling initiatives.

 

3)        The proposer and seconder of the original motion agreed to the amendment, which became the substantive motion:

 

This Council believes that:

 

a)      Immediate and decisive action is needed to address the environmental and public health risks posed by disposable vapes, rather than delaying with prolonged studies, and welcomes news that from 1 June 2025 it will be illegal to sell single-use (disposable) vapes under The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024.

b)      Any ban must be robust and comprehensive, preventing manufacturers from exploiting legal loopholes to continue selling harmful products.

c)      Stronger regulations on vape marketing, packaging, and accessibility to young people should be introduced alongside the ban.

d)      Urgent action is required to address the environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes.

 

And;

 

This Council agrees to call on the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health and Cabinet Member for Community and Regulatory Services to:

 

a)        Write again to the government, urging swift and decisive action to close identified loopholes on disposable vapes, and supporting calls for amendments to the proposed legislation that limit refit tank sizes and close other loopholes that could undermine the ban.

 

b)        Encourage proper disposal of vapes and promote responsible recycling initiatives.

 

4)        Following further debate, Mr Rayner proposed and Mr Meade seconded that the substantive motion (as amended) in paragraph 3 be put to the vote. 

 

5)        The Chairman put the motion in paragraph 4 to the vote and the voting was as follows.

 

For (33)

 

Mr Brady, Mrs Bell, Mrs Binks, Mr Booth, Sir Paul Carter CBE, Mrs Chandler, Ms Dawkins, Mrs Dean MBE, Mr Dendor, Mrs Game, Mr Gough, Ms Hawkins, Mrs Hohler, Mr Holden, Mr Hood, Mr Hook, Mr Jeffrey, Mr Kite MBE, Mr Lewis, Mr Love OBE, Mr Mallon, Mr Meade, Mr Oakford, Mr Passmore, Mr Rayner, Mr Ridgers, Mr Ross, Mr Sandhu MBE, Mr Shonk, Mr Sole, Mr Stepto, Mr Streatfeild MBE, Mr Thomas

 

Against (2)

 

Mr Baker, Mr Lehmann

 

Abstain (0)

Motion carried.

 

5)      The Chairman put the substantive motion (as amended) as set out in paragraph 3 to the vote and the voting was as follows.

 

For (34)

 

Mr Baker, Mr Brady, Mrs Bell, Mrs Binks, Mr Booth, Sir Paul Carter CBE, Mrs Chandler, Mrs Dean MBE, Mr Dendor, Mrs Game, Mr Gough, Ms Hawkins, Mrs Hohler, Mr Holden, Mr Hood, Mr Hook, Mr Jeffrey, Mr Kite, Mr Lehmann, Mr Lewis, Mr Love OBE, Mr Mallon, Mr Meade, Mr Oakford, Mr Passmore, Mr Rayner, Mr Ridgers, Mr Ross, Mr Sandhu MBE, Mr Shonk, Mr Sole, Mr Stepto, Mr Streatfeild MBE, Mr Thomas

 

Against (0)

 

 

Abstain (0)

 

Substantive motion carried.

 

6.         RESOLVED that:

 

This Council believes that:

 

a)      Immediate and decisive action is needed to address the environmental and public health risks posed by disposable vapes, rather than delaying with prolonged studies, and welcomes news that from 1 June 2025 it will be illegal to sell single-use (disposable) vapes under The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024.

b)      Any ban must be robust and comprehensive, preventing manufacturers from exploiting legal loopholes to continue selling harmful products.

c)      Stronger regulations on vape marketing, packaging, and accessibility to young people should be introduced alongside the ban.

d)      Urgent action is required to address the environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes.

 

And;

 

This Council agrees to call on the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health and Cabinet Member for Community and Regulatory Services to:

 

a)        Write again to the government, urging swift and decisive action to close identified loopholes on disposable vapes, and supporting calls for amendments to the proposed legislation that limit refit tank sizes and close other loopholes that could undermine the ban.

 

b)        Encourage proper disposal of vapes and promote responsible recycling initiatives.