"Remembering Renfrewshire's contribution to the Fight against Fascism during the Spanish Civil War
Renfrewshire Council watches with concern the rise of populist and far right parties and governments across Europe, in this, the 80th anniversary year of the beginning of the Second World War against Fascism and Nazism.
Council applauds the contribution against Fascism made by those from Renfrewshire, and across the UK, who served in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War, which was in so many ways the precursor of the Second World War.
Council resolves that in honour of the sacrifice of the International Brigades, whom many consider to be the advance guards of democracy, the flag of the Second Spanish Republic (1931-39) shall be flown outside Renfrewshire House every 21st September annually, the date when the Brigades were disbanded."
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There was submitted a Notice of Motion by Councillors Andy Doig and Mack in the following terms:
"Remembering Renfrewshire's contribution to the Fight against Fascism during the Spanish Civil War
Renfrewshire Council watches with concern the rise of populist and far right parties and governments across Europe, in this, the 80th anniversary year of the beginning of the Second World War against Fascism and Nazism.
Council applauds the contribution against Fascism made by those from Renfrewshire, and across the UK, who served in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War, which was in so many ways the precursor of the Second World War.
Council resolves that in honour of the sacrifice of the International Brigades, whom many consider to be the advance guards of democracy, the flag of the Second Spanish Republic (1931-39) shall be flown outside Renfrewshire House every 21st September annually, the date when the Brigades were disbanded."
Councillor Andy Doig, seconded by Councillor Mack, then moved the motion.
Councillor Mackay, seconded by Councillor James MacLaren, moved as a first amendment:
“That this matter does not fall under the jurisdiction of Renfrewshire Council.”
Councillor Sharkey, seconded by Councillor Devine, moved as a second amendment:
“That the date of 21st September annually be replaced with 16th February annually and that the flag to be flown be the popular front flag of Spain 1936.”
In terms of Standing Order 27, Councillor Andy Doig and Councillor Mack, being the mover and seconder of the motion agreed that the last paragraph of the motion be amended to read:
“Council resolves that in honour of the sacrifice of the International Brigades, whom many consider to be the advance guards of democracy, a flag be flown from outside Renfrewshire House every 16 February annually, to commemorate the election of the popular front government in 1936. The flag to be flown to be agreed with group Leaders.”
In terms of Standing Order 27, Councillor Sharkey and Councillor Devine, being the mover and seconder of the second amendment agreed to this and withdrew their amendment.
On the roll being called, the following members voted for the first amendment which was now the substantial amendment: Councillors Begg, Binks, Graham, Mackay, James MacLaren, McIntyre and Strang.
The following members voted for the motion as amended: Councillors Adam-McGregor, Bibby, Brown, Burns, J Cameron, Provost L Cameron, Councillors Campbell, Davidson, Devine, Andy Doig, Audrey Doig, Don, Grady, Harte, Hughes, Kennedy, Mack, Kenny MacLaren, Mags MacLaren, McCartin, McCulloch, McEwan, McNaughtan, Montgomery, Mylet, Nicolson, Paterson, Rodden, Sharkey, Shaw, Sheridan, and Steel.
7 members having voted for the amendment and 32 members having voted for the motion, the motion was accordingly declared carried.
DECIDED: Remembering Renfrewshire's contribution to the Fight against Fascism during the Spanish Civil War
Renfrewshire Council watches with concern the rise of populist and far right parties and governments across Europe, in this, the 80th anniversary year of the beginning of the Second World War against Fascism and Nazism.
Council applauds the contribution against Fascism made by those from Renfrewshire, and across the UK, who served in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War, which was in so many ways the precursor of the Second World War.
Council resolves that in honour of the sacrifice of the International Brigades, whom many consider to be the advance guards of democracy, a flag be flown from outside Renfrewshire House every 16 February annually, to commemorate the election of the popular front government in 1936. The flag to be flown to be agreed with group Leaders.