Cabinet Leads and Chairmen's Question Time
(i) the Leader and Cabinet Leads to answer questions on matters within their respective reports.
(ii) Chairmen to answer questions on minutes since the last Council meeting
Minutes:
In response to a question from Cllr Keast about waste collection issues in the Borough, Cllr Bowerman acknowledged that it would take time to clear the backlog.
In response to a question from Cllr Francis, Cllr Bowerman confirmed that consultation is underway with regards to the Environment Bill, which food waste collection may form part of. There will be an All Member Briefing on the Environment Bill in the near future.
In reply to questions from Cllr Hughes regarding West Beach, Cllr Pike confirmed that there were no immediate plans to alter the MTFS forecast in light of changes to the number of parking spaces available, but this would remain under review. Cllr Pike further confirmed that Cllrs are working together to bring forward a revised strategy for West Beach.
Cllr Satchwell further confirmed to Cllr Hughes that it was the Cabinet’s intention to see if a viable solution can be found that includes West Beach.
Cllr Thain-Smith responded to Cllrs Francis regarding the Climate Change and Environment Strategy, confirming that the strategy has been written and is going through the democratic process. Following presentation of the strategy to Full Council, an Action Plan will be published.