Agenda item
Questions by Members
The following questions have been submitted by Members of Council to Members of the Executive, in accordance with the Council Procedure Rules (Constitution Part 5A, Rule 12).
Written responses will be circulated to Members and published on the Council’s website at least one working day prior to the meeting. A Member submitting a question is entitled to ask one supplementary question at the meeting which must arise directly from the question or the response to it.
The supplementary questions and answers will be detailed in the minutes of the meeting.
Question 1: From Councillor Jane Doughty to Councillor Councillor Tim Sumner, Executive Member for Leisure and Carterton Area Strategy
The Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) that is planned for the Ralegh Crescent Recreation Area on Deer Park will rejuvenate the local area for young people. It will provide a new, vibrant, and welcoming space for young people, allowing them to enjoy themselves in the local area. Will the Executive Member confirm their support for this new MUGA and state the progress made so far.
Question 2: From Councillor Thomas Ashby to Councillor Alaric Smith, Executive Member for Finance
There are reports of poor maintenance and even pests (moths)/nuisance insects in the Hexagon Business Centre on the New Yatt Road. Can the Executive Member confirm how much the Council is paying on maintenance, cleaning and pest control?
Question 3: From Councillor Thomas Ashby to Councillor Lidia Arciszewska, Executive Member for Environment
There are issues with trees all over Witney, with the Tree Management currently is not fit for purpose. When will the Executive Member invite other members to support in the review of the Tree Management Policy
Question 4: From Councillor Thomas Ashby to Councillor Tim Sumner, Executive Member for Leisure and Carterton Area Strategy
Please can the Executive Member outline all progress that has been made so far on 3G Pitch Project for West Witney Sports and Social Club, and the Adventure Play Area Project for Windrush Place.
Question 5: From Councillor Thomas Ashby to Councillor Hugo Ashton, Executive for Planning
With 450 homes planned for the Land North of the Burford Road, West of Dry Lane and potentially up-to 900 homes planned on the East of Dry Lane (running up to Kingfisher Meadow), Witney is about to grow significantly. Please can the Executive Member confirm what the Council is doing to ensure that all developers on these schemes work together to bring the best benefits to both Witney and Curbridge?
Dry Lane will need significant upgrades, Witney is in desperate need of a new leisure centre, sports pitches, Doctors Surgeries and more, and Curbridge Parish Council have submitted a list of requirements the village needs – therefore, what is the Council doing to ensure that Witney and Curbridge get a fair deal?
Question 6: From Councillor Michele Mead to Councillor Andy Graham, Leader of the Council
How much has WODC spent so far on LGR including "Two councils" print and digital media?
Question 7: From Councillor Michele Mead to Councillor Andy Graham, Leader of the Council
Will members get a free vote and opportunity to debate the merits of each of the three proposed new local government options in Oxfordshire?
Question 8: From Councillor Michele Mead to Councillor Andy Graham, Leader of the Council
Is the Council Chamber available for hire yet?
Minutes:
Questions by Members, as listed on the agenda, and the responses to those questions, which were circulated in advance, were taken as read.
The Chair invited the questioners to ask a supplementary question if they wished and then invited the relevant Executive Members to respond.
The Written Questions, Written Answers, Verbal Supplementary Questions and Verbal Supplementary Answers are detailed in a separate document appended to the Minutes of the Meeting.
Due to a car parking issue Councillor Rosie Pearson left the meeting and returned partway through the item.
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