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Guild Council Report

In Birmingham politics, Student Politics on November 23, 2009 at 6:08 pm

This report is to let you all know what the Guild’s Officer Team have been up to and what motions are being discussed.

Guild Council on Thursday was interesting, informative, well attended and better organised than last month, as evidenced in the relatively early finishing time of 8.30pm.

Motions were passed to ban Delta Force Paintballing company from advertising on campus (the paintballing society have informed us that cheaper, safer and better qualtity paintballing is always available through them), and to request the University to install more water fountains and extend Honey Pot funding to postgraduates.

Questions were asked about the future of Sociology and Brigid Jones the Education and Access Officer informed the Council that the University are currently considering six possible options, one of which would mean closing the department, but five others in which it would be merged or maintained.

Johnny Davis the Welfare Officer attempted to dispel some of the rumours surrounding the tragic death of a second-year law student in Alton Road. The thoughts of the Officer team, and all of us, are with his family and friends at this sad time.

A motion was passed (and an amendment rejected) to strengthen the power of Guild Council censure. The Home Students’ Officer has resigned following two censures, but attention was drawn to the fact that the Council do not currently have the power to actually fire Officers. Guild President Fabienn Neuner will be taking further action.

Questions were also asked about the re-naming of Joe’s Bar and the necessity of every society and school having compulsory representation. Both points are currently under review.

One frustrating admin error was the omission of Dora Meredith’s motion for pay-as-you-go gym membership, to replace the current termly/yearly fee. But we have been assured that the Guild are already in talks with Munrow Sports Centre.

Overall it was progressive and engaging, and I felt as if I was part of a wider movement intent on making a difference.

If you ever want to come along I’d recommend it. Snacks are provided.

By Suzy

1009 views

In Uncategorized on November 18, 2009 at 11:07 pm

Yes thats right, for November we have had over 1000 views (1009 to be exact on the last count and we’re only just over half way throug the month), this has not been achieved since last June!! So please keep it up and if you ever want to rant about anything or just start a debate, feel free to email me at committee@bulsonline.org and I’ll put it up in your name or if you can’t be doing with that have a go commenting on other people’s blogs.

It’s good to be back in business

By Max Ramsay

Tories true policy on the EU

In Conservative Party, Europe, Tories, Tories' Porkies on November 18, 2009 at 10:03 pm

Saw a few posts similar to this on BUCF blog (i.e. clips from youtube) and so I couldn’t resist (plus it gives you a very useful insight into Tory HQ).