Agenda item

Part I – To deal with written questions to the Executive.

Part II – To receive reports from the following Members of the Executive:-

a)    Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts – Leader of the Council

b)    Councillor Derek Perry – Deputy Leader & Sports, Parks, Leisure and Phosphates

c)    Councillor Benet Allen – Corporate Resources

d)    Councillor Christopher Booth – Community

e)    Councillor Caroline Ellis – Culture

f)      Councillor Dixie Darch – Climate Change

g)    Councillor Mike Rigby – Economic Development, Planning and Transportation

h)    Councillor Francesca Smith - Housing

i)      Councillor Andy Sully – Environmental Services

j)      Councillor Wakefield – Local Government Reorganisation

An Executive Councillor shall submit a report to an Ordinary Meeting of the Council as to current and future business of their portfolio for the information of and comment from the Council. Such reports are for discussion and comment only and no motion shall be put to the meeting as to any such item other than those closure motions described in Standing Order 5.

During the discussion, the following points were raised:-

·       Councillors K Durdan and C Morgan left the meeting.

·       Councillors requested further information on Blenheim Gardens Café and the developments.

·       Councillors reminded Portfolio Holders to consult with Ward Members on any activities taking place.

·       Councillors requested an update from the Phosphate Sub-Committee.

·       Councillors congratulated the work carried out to install electric charging points across the district.

·       Councillors requested an update on the vacancies within the Planning Department.

·       Concern was raised on the limited resource within the Enforcement Team.

·       Councillors requested a member briefing on Single Homelessness.

·       Councillors highlighted the disparity in locations included in the culture events update.

·       Councillors R Henley, D Johnson, D Wedderkopp and S Nicholls left the meeting.

·       Concern was raised on the findings from the litter enforcement trials.

·       Councillors were happy to support and publicise the West Monkton and Cheddon Fitzpaine Neighbourhood Plan.