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Agenda item
Questions (if any) from:
a) Members of the public under Rule 11
b) Councillors under Rule 12
Minutes:
48a Members of the public under Rule 11
A written question was received from Sarah Dadson and a written reply supplied by Councillor Hilton.
A written question was received from Ronald Hayward and a written reply supplied by Councillor Haffenden.
A written question was received from Christopher Hurrell and a written reply supplied by Councillor Barnett.
A written question was received from Natalie Gaimster and a written reply supplied by Councillor Haffenden.
48b Councillors under Rule 12
Questioner
Question
Reply given by
Councillor Patmore
Cornwallis Street Hotel – Will you ensure there is a public discussion of this report at the upcoming Cabinet meeting?
Councillor Hilton replied that there would be a public discussion on this report at Cabinet.
Councillor Hilton
Councillor Bishop
Cabinet advisory committees – Are you concerned that these new cabinet committees will only be ornamental and how will they add value to the Council?
Councillor Hilton replied that she had hoped for a cross-party unity adminstration but that wasn’t possible as the Conservative and Labour groups felt unable to take part. The cabinet committees are a solution to get cross-party input to decision making.
Councillor Hilton
Councillor Carr
Cabinet advisory committees – We were previously told there was no capacity for new projects, where has the capacity come from for these committees, and can we please have the councillor ideas form back?
Councillor Hilton replied that working in a Council in no overall control requires more work from officers, as there has to be consensus for decisions. This is about finding new ways of working to seek consensus on decisions and share information. Councillor Hilton said she felt the ideas form didn’t work very well and there needs to be a better way of feeding ideas into decision making.
Councillor Hilton
Councillor Beaney
Porters Grove - Bellway Homes are currently developing the Porters Grove site at Darwell Close. As part of the planning application the previous Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) was to be removed and relocated within the site to provide a much needed play area for the new homes. I believe you met with representatives from Bellway Homes in November. Can you assure residents of West St Leonards that you did not have any conversations about relocating the MUGA in Hollington?
Councillor Barnett replied that he was aware that Bellway had undertaken their own study as to how best to meet the planning conditions. They had identified several sites across the Borough for the MUGA, including in Hollington, which is why he met with them at their invitation as the ward Councillor to view the site.
Councillor Barnett
Councillor Webb
Hastings Housing Company – I’ve been reassured in the past that proposals for Hastings Housing Company would be with us in January. Could you please tell us of any proposals and any progress in repaying what the Hastings Housing Company owes the Council?
Councillor Willis replied that it is a complex matter, and a report is close to completion.
Councillor Willis
Councillor Collins
Al-Mawasi – Given the high level of engagement in recent months by members of the Hastings community in campaigning for a ceasefire in Gaza can you explain why the Council has been silent on this issue and what the Council intends to do to show support for friends in Al-Mawasi?
Councillor Hilton replied that the issue hasn’t been debated so there isn’t an agreed Council opinion. Councillor Hilton said she hasn’t yet been briefed on the process for twinning with Al-Mawasi but personally she was in principle in favour.
Councillor Hilton
Councillor Rogers
St Mary in the Castle – Can you assure us that St Mary in the Castle is in good order and what are the plans for keeping the building operational?
Councillor Hilton replied that there will be briefings on St Mary in the Castle very shortly. The sooner there is a solution the better, and one of the new cabinet committees will be working on this.
Councillor Hilton
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6.24pm in order for Councillors to receive the final allocations and nominations for committee membership. The meeting reconvened at 6.33pm.
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