The Leader to answer questions from Members in relation to the Executive functions.
Minutes:
The Leader, in response to a question from Councillor Helen Whitcroft, indicated that with the significant increase in usage of the Council parks and open spaces during the latter part of the lockdown when the weather had been better, investigations were taking place concerning the frequency of the emptying of refuse bins, and the number of bins in use.
The Leader was asked a question by Councillor Paul Deach and confirmed that Amey, the Council’s Waste Contractor, had experienced problems with its website which was not accessible by its customers. Amey was still fully contactable by phone or via an on-line from. The Executive Head of Community was asked to express the Council’s concerns to Amey and to ascertain its plan to resolve the situation.
Councillor Paul Deach expressed his concerns in relation to the resumption of face to face Council meetings after 6 May and the risks involved. A number of other Members also voiced their concerns. The Leader confirmed that the Council would comply with the law relating to meetings but would look at ways to mitigate the risks. In addition he would relay the cross party concerns of Members to the Government.
The Leader responded to a question from Councillor Morgan Rise concerning anti-social parking along Deepcut Bridge Road, Mytchett, and indicated that he would ask officers to investigate the issue.