E.23/20
It was noted that the following
public questions had been received in accordance with the Executive
Procedure Rules, for consideration at this meeting. The Chairman advised that, since all of the
questions were related to the same subject matter, then the lead
Executive Member would provide one combined response. Following this response, those members of the
public who were in attendance would each then be invited to ask a
supplementary question based upon the original response that had
been given.
Q1 from Karen
Squire:
Do the Executive Committee feel
that it is appropriate for work to start on the Marldon Play Park redevelopment when there is no
confirmed budget, no confirmed final quote, no completed project
plans and no funding streams to bridge the gap between the cost,
(at least £100,000) and the grant applied for
(£45,000), as well as no documented feasibility studies
undertaken, despite the area being well known for having hard
bedrock close to the surface? The Parish Council have stated they
will start ground works in the very near future despite none of the
above being in place.
Q2 from Andrew
Field:
(Background: I understand that
Marldon Parish Council are requesting a
grant award of £45,000 for the redevelopment of the
Marldon Play Park located in
Torfield at the Executive Committee
Meeting on Thursday 22nd. October).
Are the Executive Committee
satisfied that the bidding process for the redevelopment of the
play park has been submitted on a like for like basis bearing in
mind the large variation both in prices received and scope of
proposed works?
Q3 from Martin
Rogers:
Are the Executive Committee
aware of the confirmed budget for the Marldon Play Park and where the additional funding
streams are coming from? Sums discussed
have ranged from £173,000 - £100,000
Q4 from Linda Balster:
Are the Executive Committee
satisfied that due consideration has been given by the Parish
Council to the refurbishment and improvement to the
current amenities in the Play Park, bearing in mind that two
recent reports haven't condemned any of the current
equipment?
Q5 from Peter
Moore:
(Background: I understand that
Marldon Parish Council are requesting a
grant award of £45,000 for the redevelopment of the
Marldon Play Park located in
Torfield at the Executive Committee
Meeting on Thursday 22nd. October).
“The
neighbourhood planning group is not sitting but these costs will
affect any future plan. For eight months residents cannot speak at
parish council meetings, letters have had no response, and the
parish council has no social media presence, so how has the wider
community been consulted?”
Qs 6 and 7 from Jason
Elson:
6: Many residents aren’t aware
what’s happening. There’s a poster on the noticeboard
but no posters around the village, no signs in the park or proper
social media. The cost is significant and this could increase the
precept affecting all residents. Is it appropriate to start without
a full community consultation?
7: The information on the Parish website
regarding the proposals is spread over several ...
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