Agenda item

Councillor Crow to the Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Sustainability

During the response during Public Question Time to the Principal Petitioner (Mrs Redfearn) it was mentioned that there would be some remunerations.  Please can you provide more information and tell us what they are?

Councillor Thomas –

(Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Sustainability)

As mentioned earlier this may be a possibility. However I stress, it would be a small amount and when I talk about ameliorations, not remunerations I mean an example of which may be repainting lines. Work is currently underway and further discussions need to take place with officers prior to any work being committed.

Councillor Irvine to the Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Community Engagement

Residents have raised concerns regarding the allegations of drug use on Broadfield Barton.  Is this a matter you could raise with the police through your role?

Councillor B Smith –

(Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Community Engagement)

These matters are in hand and a meeting has already taken place with the police to discuss these matters and those within the borough.

Councillor Eade to the Cabinet Member for Resources

I understand there is a reported overspend on the building of the new Town Hall. Are you willing to set a new budget?

Councillor Skudder –

(Cabinet Member for Resources)

The budget has been agreed by Full Council.  I’m sorry I’m not understanding the first part of the question as building has not commenced.  Perhaps we can liaise separately.

Councillor Lunnon to the Cabinet Member for Wellbeing

What are you planning to do regarding K2 Crawley following the comments recently made in the media in relation to the Snooker Championships, particularly the smell of urine at K2 Crawley?

Councillor Mullins –

(Cabinet Member for Wellbeing)

I have read the negative comments that have been made in the media and they appear to be more towards at World Snooker than directly at K2 Crawley.  We have received some positive comments although the Bowls Hall has had to be closed during the event which is disappointing. But overall feedback has been positive.

Councillor Guidera to the Cabinet Member for Wellbeing

I welcome the outdoor cinema events which are a good attraction for the town. However I wonder if attendance would be higher if the events were on during school holidays.  Is there a possibility they could take place at the end of August?

Councillor P Smith –

(Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development).

The events are popular but regarding the scheduling I will email the officers involved. 

Councillor Willcock to the Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Sustainability

There are several road side verges that have long grass and the drains are blocked along the road in Ifield especially.  What can you do to rectify the situation?

Councillor Thomas –

(Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Sustainability)

I have written a letter to the WSCC Cabinet Member for Highways, Roger Elkins stating the issues with the long grass increasingly encroaching into the road and drains and requesting a response as to the situation.

Councillor R G Burgess to the Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

When Queens Square was being developed we were informed that the paving slabs would have a protective coating on them to assist with cleaning. We were also told that specialist equipment would be used.  Is this actually the case?  And also will the same occur for Queensway?

Councillor P Smith –

(Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development).

We have new machines and these have been trialled with increased use.  There is a protective coating on the paving and this should be applied to Queensway.