To receive any questions by Members to Cabinet Members submitted in accordance with the Procedure Note.
Minutes:
(1) Cllr
G.B. Lyon had submitted a question for response by the Pride in Place and
Neighbourhood Services Portfolio Holder, (Cllr Christine Guinness) on the
number of fines that had been issued for littering and dog fouling in the last
twelve months, with a breakdown by ward.
Cllr Guinness advised that no fines had been issued for
littering and dog fouling in the past twelve months. It was noted that the
focus had been on the four E’s, Engagement, Education, Encouragement and
Enforcement. Although enforcement was an option available, priority had been
given to engagement and education through “Poo Patrols”, “Scope that Poop” and
“Bag it and Bin it” initiatives. It was advised however that, lots of fines had
been issued for incidents of fly-tipping.
Cllr Lyon asked a supplementary question regarding the
ruling out of external support on enforcement.
Cllr Guinness advised that the initiative previously in
place with East Hants District Council around enforcement support would not be
reinstated and the four E’s approach would be utilised going forward.
(2) Cllr
Thomas Day had submitted a question for response by the Housing and Planning
Portfolio Holder (Cllr Keith Dibble) on the current status with Clayton Court.
Cllr Dibble advised that progress had been made at Clayton
Court following a number of concerns raised by residents. It was noted that the
Housing Association involvement had ended in the summer, and the Society of St
James were now running the facility and working with the Council to make
necessary improvements. A programme of refurbishments had been completed, and
the site would continue to be maintained. In addition, the Housing Team had
made visits to the facility and listened to residents to help support their
needs.
(3) Cllr
Lisa Greenway had submitted a question for response by the Housing and Planning
Portfolio Holder (Cllr Keith Dibble) on the current occupation status of the 82
affordable homes for key sector workers at Union Yard.
Cllr Dibble advised that it had been a policy decision to
allocate the 82 units for key sector workers and the delay in finalising the
agreement had caused some frustration. Work was underway to address outstanding
matters to ensure completion happened as soon as possible. It was noted that 66
units would be allocated for Integrated Care Workers and the remaining 16 units
would be used for key sector workers already identified on the Rushmoor Housing
Register.
(4) Cllr
G.B. Lyon had submitted a question for response by the Healthy Communities and
Active Lives Portfolio Holder (Cllr Sophie Porter) on progress with the
continued engagement with local Christian and Church Leaders.
Cllr Porter advised that she was keen to work with Members
on this matter to help engage as many faith leaders as possible. A meeting,
which took place in September, had considered street preaching and showcased
grants available to support work to address issues/concerns and a further
meeting was to be held in November with Cllr Guinness, the Executive Head of
Operations, Faith Leaders and the Community Safety Team.
Aldershot Churches Together worked well, and work was underway to replicate this format in Farnborough. The Team continued to encourage conversations and engage as many faith leaders as possible to ensure there were no gaps. Members were encouraged to reach out to the Community Team should they have other contacts who may wish to get involved.