Issue - meetings

To receive a verbal presentation from Penny Metcalf, settle, regarding the re-development of John Barker Place.

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.

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.