Questions on Notice
A period of up to 15 minutes is allocated for the asking and answering of questions. This may be extended at the discretion of the Chairman with the agreement of the majority of those present.
To deal with any questions on notice from Members of the Council, in the order in which they have been received.
Minutes:
Question submitted by Councillor C. M. McDonald
“Why has Bromsgrove District Council sat back and allowed an unlicensed tip to develop on the Rose and Crown car park in Rubery: has it learned nothing from what happened at the Marlbrook Tip?”
Councillor C. B. Taylor responded that the site was under investigation by a Planning Services Case Officer and that Councillor McDonald had been contacted regarding this. The matter had been reported on 20th October and would be addressed fully when all the facts were known.
Councillor McDonald referred to an earlier reporting of the matter in August 2016.
Question submitted by Councillor M. Thompson
“Can the Leader give an update on the potential and long overdue agreement with BAM regarding the demolition of the Town’s sports hall?”
Councillor P. J. Whittaker responded that Councillor Thompson appeared to be under a misapprehension that BAM were connected to the demolition of the sports hall.
Councillor Whittaker reported that the agreement with BAM regarding access to the sports hall and gym at North Bromsgrove High School was nearing completion. The last meeting had taken place the previous week and the legal section was now finalising the agreement for signature. This however was nothing to do with the demolition of the sports hall.
Councillor Thompson stated that he was fully aware that the two issues were unconnected.
Question submitted by Councillor P. M. McDonald
“Would the Chairman please inform me how much monies has been paid to employees while on suspension over the last two years (April 2014-16)?”
Councillor G. N. Denaro responded that the sum was £7,093.