40 PRESENTATION FROM SETTLE REGARDING THE RE-DEVELOPMENT OF JOHN BARKER PLACE PDF 688 KB
To receive a verbal presentation from Penny Metcalf, settle, regarding the re-development of John Barker Place.
Decision:
Ms Penny Metcalf, Development Director settle, thanked the Chairman for the opportunity to address the Committee and gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the re-development of John Barker Place.
Minutes:
Audio Recording – 1 hour 11 minutes 12 seconds
NB: Councillor Judi Billing left at 20.48.
Ms Penny Metcalf, Development Director settle, thanked the Chairman for the opportunity to address the Committee and gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the re-development of John Barker Place.
The following Members asked questions:
· Councillor Kay Tart;
· Councillor Ian Albert;
· Councillor Claire Billing;
· Councillor Richard Thake.
In response to questions raised, Ms Metcalf advised:
· They were keen to access any additional platforms that would enable then to engage with people;
· Renewable energy such as solar panels would be on properties;
· Consideration was being given to where playspace would be located;
· Adult fitness areas could be difficult due to space, but they were open to suggestions;
· They would consider holding an event for residents where a discussion could be held;
· They were working with the community regarding a replacement for the Coffee Mill. Build based services were not the only solution;
· Help would be given through statutory payments and help with the physical process;
· Fuller details had been given to those people being moved and these details could be supplied to Councillors;
· Colleagues were interacting with residents on a daily basis.
The Chairman thanked Ms Metcalf for her presentation.