Public speaking at Council meetings

Questions from Councillors

Question from Councillor Davis to Councillor Everitt

“There is much and growing concern locally about developers failing to honour s.106 agreements, claiming increased costs have affected their project’s viability. Given that increases in costs to businesses are invariably passed on to the consumer in the cost of the end product, how is this argument in any way valid, and what measures can TDC take to minimise and mitigate this issue going forward, given the uncertain state of the economy?”

Response:

To follow.

Question from Councillor Pugh to Councillor Everitt:

“Will the Leader outline what steps TDC is taking to bid for a portion of the £360million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund to support Thanet fisherman.”

Response:

To follow.

Question from Cllr W.Scobie to Cllr Everitt:

Is the Leader aware of the comments made by the Borough Commander for Thanet at the May meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel regarding the impact on crime and police operational capability resulting from the absence of an alcohol and ASB PSPO over the past year?

Response:

To follow.

Question from Cllr Wing to Cllr Everitt:

It is my understanding that Thanet District Council plays a key role in the management and protection of the Minster Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and as the local planning authority has responsibility for ensuring that development and other activities in and around the SSSI do not negatively impact its significant ecological value. When was the last full assessment of the Minster Marshes SSSI, what is the schedule for this assessment/management and where can all documents relating to this be found by anyone who is interested in the Minster Marshes SSSI?

Response:

To follow.

Question from Cllr Bayford to Cllr Whitehead:

Integrating renewable energy sources such as solar panels and heat pumps into our social housing is an avenue for both reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the sustainability of our housing stock. Could you tell me what TDC has done up to now in this area and what future plans exist?

Response:

To follow.

Question from Cllr Manners to Cllr K.Bright:

Does the portfolio holder agree that Thanet’s ecology – especially its coastline and biodiverse open spaces like Foreness Point – present opportunities to better develop our visitor economy? Can a working group be set up to report to Cabinet on ideas and means to promote Thanet as an ecotourism destination?

Cllr Pressland to Cllr Everitt:

As the recent floods in Thanet and more widely have highlighted volume rainwater runoff is not a passing fad but, very likely a future norm. As well as having impacts throughout the UK it is impacting residents and businesses in Thanet as well as rivers and coastline. Please could the cabinet consider sending a letter to LGA and the government to urge mandatory rainwater catchment systems on all new builds which will help mitigate the degree of volume runoff 

Cllr Kup to Cllr Albon:

“Many residents have raised their concerns about the new and large bins that have been placed along the promenades. These new shells, that hold smaller bins inside, are unfortunately not working. One of the main issues we are seeing is that these bins are causing litter to spread across the beaches. Whilst I fully appreciate and support initiatives to keep our beaches clean, it is also right to recognise when we have got certain initiatives wrong. Before we see these issues exacerbated during the summer season, with hundreds of people coming down to use our brilliant beaches, can Cllr Albon please tell me what the council will do to fix these issues?”

Cllr Towning to Cllr K.Bright:

The summer months see a large number of visitors to our beaches. 

Parking is a major problem across Thanet.

“What plan have you put in place with TDC to alleviate the inconvenience suffered by our communities?

Cllr Fellows to Cllr Everitt:

As the father of two teenage daughters who undoubtedly will want to attend events at Dreamland. What is this council going to do to make sure my children make it home safely.?

Cllr Rogers to Cllr Albon:

With this hot weather, people are flocking to Thanet, unfortunately once again, our beaches are strewn with litter and not just at weekends as social media photos particularly of Margate beach and Viking Bay show. I thought measures were put in place to deal with this. How is the beach PSPO being enforced? This is only the beginning of summer. Unless this is dealt with there will be worse to come.

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