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.