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Agenda item
Public Questions (30 mins)
Minutes:
A question was asked regarding Southern Water and if an infrastructure investment plan and a map of the sewage system have been received? Also asked was if Southern water had explained the high levels of faecal bacteria measured at Bulverhythe? Councillor Barnett confirmed there has been no response to the measurement taken at Bulverhythe. There has also been no map of the sewage system supplied. Councillor Barnett confirmed the investment plan had just arrived but he hasn’t had time to review it. The headline of the document is that residents will have to pay 44% extra for the investment.
A question was asked regarding the pollution in Old Roar Gill. What will happen if Southern Water refuse to pay for an ecological survey? Councillor Barnett answered that Southern Water have been asked to pay for the survey and the issue being that they keep denying pollution there when we know there is.
A question was asked when will signs be installed by Old Roar Gill. Councillor Barnett answered that there are signs in the park that show no swimming is allowed. Cllr.Roark added that other signs say dogs should not go in any of the water courses in Alexandra Park
A question was asked regarding Alexandra Park, does the Council stand by the statement in the water management plan for Alexandra Park 2016 to 2026, that the foul sewer running the length of the Gill needs replacing because it's hydraulically failing and if so, will the Council be compelling Southern Water to replace the sewer? Has the water management plan ever been followed? Councillor Barnett explained that HBC could not compel Southern Water but that there was a project by Southern Water 10 years ago to renew the sewage pipe in Old Roar Gill and they have been asked to provide information on this.
A question was asked about the West Hill Café. Councillor Barnett answered the Council now has possession of the West Hill Café. A report will come forward to a future Cabinet meeting.
Councillor Batsford read a written question regarding the water courses in Alexandra Park and what measures are Hastings Borough Council taking to establish that the water courses in the park are pollution free and will HBC be carrying out independent testing when pollution incidences are reported to them, rather than relying on Southern Waters tests? Councillor Batsford answered that an investment plan has been requested and the Environment Agency have agreed to help us define a baseline of what we would expect to find in water courses like the Old Roar Gill. He added that when we have this baseline, a discussion will happen with all parties about a testing regime.
A question was asked regarding St Mary in the Castle and improvements to the road surface outside. Councillor Barnett answered that officers are reviewing the water proofing and other improvement work to Pelham Crescent. Councillor Batsford confirmed conversations are ongoing regarding a new tenant for St.Mary in the Castle.
The Chair then asked to hear the Southern Water Update item first.
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