Issue - meetings

A period of up to 15 minutes will be set aside to deal with questions to the Committee from members of the public.

Details of questions should be notified to the Assistant Chief Executive at least three working days prior to the meeting. Further information and a copy of the procedure are available from Member Services (265275) also on the Council web site: http://www.exeter.gov.uk/scrutinyquestions 

In accordance with Standing Order 19, two questions were submitted.

CouncillorMrs Thompson declared a personal interest as her daughter owns a property in Well Oak Park.

Mr Wilkins attended and put his question which related on the minutes of the last meeting to the Committee, the Chair responded.

A Member confirmed that the figures that he requested at the last meeting had been circulated.

Mr Wilkins replied that he felt that the Councillors had been misled with regards to the options for the footpath at Well Oak Park and that there was a better route for the footpath which was cheaper and would be easier to construct. The proposed route would encourage crime and anti social behaviour. He was of the opinion that the Council should undertake an options appraisal into an alternative route for the footpath as the route as proposed did not provide value for money.

A question from Mr. W Sharpe on the proposed footpath through Well Oak Park was submitted and the Chair responded. 

Copies of the questions had been circulated to Members and were made available at the meeting. The questions and the replies from the Chair are appended to the minutes.