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Agenda and minutes
Venue: Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3UY
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies received from Councillors Arthur, Cannon, Pragnell, Roberts, Turner
Minutes of the Previous Overview and Scrutiny Committee PDF 92 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED - That the minutes of the meeting held on 7th September 2022 be approved as a true record.
Meet the Leader Questions
Minutes:
The Chair explained how Questions have been submitted and these were sent to the Leader last week.
The Chair invited the Leader, Cabinet members and Managing Director to speak to the committee.
Q: What does the Leader think of the O&S work plan?
A: The subjects that you've chosen are all important subjects and I think it's great that you're looking at Equalities. I think it would be a very positive piece of work. Finance is another key area to look at, when the demands of our services is increasing, and that's happening faster now isn't it than ever before. Living Environment is an area that is often brought up by residents on the doorstep. The other subject you're reviewing is the follow up and it's good that you're looking at an example of a decision that has been made, and whether it's been carried through on in terms of the motions review
Q: Shortly, the lease on St Mary-in-the-Castle is due to be surrendered to the Council. As a listed building, requiring constant maintenance and other legal requirements, what effect will this have on your budget planning? Have you an estimate of annual running/maintenance costs yet? Do you have an idea of what may have to go in order to meet the Council’s obligations?
A: The Leader explained that the Council feels the great importance of St Mary-In-The-Castle. We are very clear that we want to find a positive future for the building as a cultural facility for the town. The short term costs of maintaining the building is thought to be £16k. The next plan is for a pack to go to all those interested in using the building. The Council is prepared to lease or sell the building for the correct use.
Q: What opportunity’s do we have with Southern water now they have a £2 billion investment plan?
A: The Leader explained he was with Southern water last Friday. He asked them regarding the permanent fix to deal with rainwater. Southern Water plan to have it complete by next summer. It feels like Southern water are in emergency response mode. The infrastructure in Hastings has been left for over 100 years. A group has been planned to be set up with residents, but this has not happened and will be chased up. There is a new Chief Executive at Southern water now, who might have a might have a more positive attitude to listening to the community than his predecessor.
The group discussed forming a group with other District Councils and ESCC
Q: With reference to: “Delivery of our major regeneration schemes:”
What is the current progress on the delivery of:
• Year 2 of the Connecting Hastings and Rother Together programme?
• Progress with plans for the development of West Marina? Specifically updating the committee on:
• Developer undertakes technical and survey work and consults local groups (quarters 1-2)
• Developer commences master planning (quarter 4).
• Progress with plans for the development of ... view the full minutes text for item 121.
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