Agenda item

Leader's Question Time

The Leader to answer questions from Members in relation to the Executive functions.

 

Minutes:

The Leader agreed to meet with Councillor Sashi Mylvaganam to discuss a review of releasing exempt information.

 

In response to questions from Councillors Edward Hawkins and Victoria Wheeler, the Leader undertook to write two letters to Surrey County Council regarding road safety near schools. The first letter would specifically concern the installation of a Zebra Crossing near Ravenscote School on Upper Chobham Road; the second would refer to a review of wider issues concerning road safety across the borough.

 

The Leader responded to a suggestion from Councillor Morgan Rise by agreeing to ensure that the Council provided a response to the Surrey County Council’s consultation on the reduction for Special Educational Needs.

 

Following a question from Councillor Sharon Galliford, the Council was updated on the progress of the review of the JPUT arrangements.

 

In response to a question from Councillor Dan Adams, the Leader supported a suggestion to investigate the option of bringing a short-term car sharing service to the borough. The Leader suggested this could be looked at by the Climate Change and the Local Plan Working Groups.