Issue - meetings

Following the briefing paper circulated to members on housing developments, Councillor John Holland requested the local plans and government population forecasts are put together for the June Communities OSC meeting. It was agreed this will go to the June Communities Chair and Spokes meeting instead.

In response to Councillor Caroline Phillips, Councillor Jeff Clarke (Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning), stated that delegated budgets are being put through a new format to resolve ongoing delays. He agreed to investigate Councillor Philips’ schemes after the meeting.

In response to the Chair, Scott Tompkins (Assistant Director for Environmental Services), informed the committee that a draft paper for the delivery on delegated budget schemes will go to Corporate Board and Cabinet in the spring. The new format will include officers having ownership for schemes so there will be one contact.

In response to Councillor Kondakor, Councillor Clarke stated that streetlights were only left on when requested by the Police and highways officers in windy weather conditions. Councillor Clarke agreed to have this reviewed for future adverse weather conditions.

In response to Councillor Dave Shilton, Councillor Clarke agreed to pursue an ongoing query with Stagecoach regarding bus timetables.