3 Questions From the Public For “Democracy Night” Jul 27th

The District Council meeting on July 27th really is turning into ‘Democracy Night’ with plenty going on.

There are now three questions from the public being asked:

COUNCIL ? 27 July 2010 Item 5
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND MEMBER QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC
(a) From Mr G Congram
The Proper Officer reports that, pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 10, the following question of the Portfolio Holder for Council Tax Collection, Benefits and Strategic Housing Functions, Cllr Mrs T J Capon, has been received from Mr G Congram of 12 South Avenue, Hullbridge, Essex SS5 6HA:-
?With the implementation of the “breakthrough” housing project launched by the Council in partnership with Pathmeads Housing Association, (as published within the Yellow Advertiser 8th July 2010). How many properties has the Council and Pathmead identified that could utilise this facility and how does this impact the Housing Allocations detailed in the Core Strategy??
(b) From Mr B Guyett
The Proper Officer reports that, pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 10, the following question of the Portfolio Holder for Young Persons, Adult Services, Community Care and Well-Being, Health and Community safety, Cllr Mrs L A Butcher, has been received from Mr B Guyett of 2 Tonbridge Road, Hockley, Essex SS5 5HL:-
?Various statistics clearly demonstrate that South East Essex PCT (SEE PCT) have been focusing investment on an area in Central Southend within a 3 mile radius of the PCT’s offices, to the detriment of the rest of their area, including the whole of Rochford District.
Is Rochford District Council happy for the District to remain a second tier, NHS ‘backwater’ or will they use the opportunity of the NHS reorganisation, announced by the government on 12 July, to press the new health authority for a fairer and more appropriate investment policy which meets the needs of Rochford District??
(c) From Mr T Gleadall
The Proper Officer reports that, pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 10, the following question of the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Transportation, Cllr K H Hudson, has been received from Mr T Gleadall of 2 Wood End, Hockley, Essex SS5 4QL:-
‘Assuming that RDC has the opportunity, based on the Coalition Government’s new policies, to re-write the Core Strategy in relation to housing numbers and allocations, can you guarantee that the new version will be: more feasible in terms of infrastructure by ensuring that adequate highway improvements (including railway bridges) are in place before any major housing developments are implemented; more transparent to residents and businesses (no hidden numbers and impacts); and more resident friendly with reference to retaining the countryside and greenbelt that makes the District a highly desirable place to live?’