Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Strategic Director for Corporate Resources.

The Leader, Councillor Bialyk, presented the report.

During debate Councillor Moore commented on the Mallinson Bridge, and asked what Exeter City Council (ECC) were doing to request that Devon County Council report to ECC and explain why these delays had been allowed to happen, and whether Mallinson Bridge must be used for walking and cycling.

During debate Councillor Rees asked for updates regarding the schedule of consultation for refurbishment of the pools and play equipment in Heavitree Park.

During debate Councillor Read asked for confirmation on the budget that would be spent in the coming year for the works to the city wall.

Responding to questions from Members, the Leader made the following points:

• Devon County Council had now been in contact with Exeter City Council regarding the funding of the bridge and the Leader would be discussing this with the Directors in order to feedback to Members. DCC owned this project, and the Leader would discuss with the Leader of DCC when the opportunity arose. It was important that Mallinson Bridge was separated and for pedestrians and cyclists;
• the splash pools in Heavitree and St Thomas would be open; the consultation was regarding the play equipment. They were separated to ensure that the splash pools were able to be opened as soon as possible. The Station Road park in Exwick cost £70,000 to refurbish, but it was important that children’s play equipment was long-lasting, and that the appropriate assessments had been undertaken; and
• the budget used for the works on the Roman wall was an operational matter, and he would talk to Directors regarding this and works undertaken during the year.

The Leader moved and Councillor Wright seconded the recommendations and following a unanimous vote, were CARRIED.