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Agenda item
Questions (if any) from:
a) Members of the public under Rule 11
b) Councillors under Rule 12
Minutes:
a) Members of the public under Rule 11
None received.
b) Councillors under Rule 12
Subject
Reply given by
Councillor Patmore
Lack of affordable housing
Whats the difference between Tilekiln and Harrow Lane playfields regarding affordable housing being built.
Councillor Batsford replied that you have to careful with assets. Heads of Terms and a solid business plan were requested for the Tilekiln site. Councillor Barnett has arranged meetings with Hastings Football Club to move forward. The Harrow Lane site has had outline planning permission been given to it for a long time.
Councillor Batsford
Councillor Hilton
Citizens lab
Can the website be revised?
Councillor Barnett will respond in writing
Councillor Barnett
Councillor Battley
Cost of living
With the rising costs of fuels and energy and rent and food. What are the leaders thoughts on the crisis and his ask of the government to do more to tackle the crisis?
Councillor Evan answered on behalf of Councillor Barnett. The cost of living crisis is uppermost in residents minds. Inflation is near eight percent. Officers have been asked how we can expand our emergency fund for next winter and open it to local donations from residents who can afford to donate their winter fuel grant
Councillor Barnett
Councillor Beaver
Bulverhythe Development
Is the leader expecting the resignation of the Lead member for housing due to the expense of the Bulverhythe housing project?
Councillor Barnett will respond in writing
Councillor Barnett
Councillor Roberts
Tax rebate
How and when will residents receive their council tax rebate?
Councillor Chowney replied a new software is being used. People who pay by direct debit should start to receive their rebate at the end of the month. Non direct debit will have to go through an application process.
Councillor Chowney
Councillor Pragnell
Cycle Path
Will the bye laws for Alexandra Park be amended to allow a new cycle path?
Councillor Evans replied that last year there was a consultation for six weeks. That resulted in 42 responses. That consultation was then sent to the Secretary of State for levelling up housing and Communities seeking their approval. The Secretary of State approved the bylaws in January. There was a further consultation with 39 responses. There is a report going to Cabinet in May or June and the report will go to Full council after that.
Councillor Evans
Councillor Roark
Local authority finance
With the rise in homelessness costs, the cost-of-living crisis and the need to respond to the climate emergency, do you think the current model of local authority finance is fit for purpose?
Councillor Chowney replied that the current model for Council financing isn’t sustainable. There is no funding from government to help tackle climate change. The new homes bonus scheme is not a fair system.
Councillor Chowney
Councillor Sinden
Burst water mains
With the burst water mains in West St Leonards, will southern water or the environment agency be giving an update?
Councillor Batsford replied for Councillor Barnett. Upon visiting the site of the latest leak several residents were spoken with, southern water confirmed it was the same pipe that burst last summer. Southern water have been written to and the response will be shared once it is received.
Councillor Barnett
Councillor Edwards
Seachange
Why did Councillor Barnett resign from the Seachange board?
Councillor Barnett will reply in writing.
Councillor Barnett
Councillor Carr
Tilekiln playing fields
Will the Tilekiln site be used for housing now the new stadium is not going to be built?
Councillor Barnett responded it will not.
Councillor Barnett
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