Issue - meetings

To deal with any questions on notice from Members of the Council, in the order in which they have been received.  Each Councillor due to ask a Question on Notice may ask up to one supplementary question, which must be based on the original question or the answer provided to that question.

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.

The Chairman explained that five Questions on Notice had been submitted for this meeting.

Question submitted by Councillor J. Robinson

“It is vital we ensure residents across the Bromsgrove District continue to have access to activities that can help them stay healthy. Can the Cabinet Member confirm if the Cabinet would consider supporting the introduction of a park run in Bromsgrove?”

The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing and Strategic Housing provided a response and in doing soinformed Members that there was currently a Junior Park Run held in Sanders Park on Sundays. In addition to this, there was the opportunity for residents to take part in Couch to 5K programmes throughout the year and a Bumble Bimble event organised on a yearly basis.  

The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing and Strategic Housing suggested that she would be happy to meet with Councillor J. Robinson along with the Cabinet Member for Leisure and Climate Change to discuss the potential for further opportunities in the future.

Question submitted by Councillor D. Nicholl

“Will the Cabinet consider supporting South Bromsgrove High School with a new surface for their 3G pitch that is used for both students and the wider community?”

The Cabinet Member for Leisure and Climate Change provided a response and stated that, in line with the Council’s Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy, Officers would be working with third party providers to determine the very best use of public money in the context of dual use and other agreements in communities. 

The value of outdoor pitch facilities was recognised, and South Bromsgrove High School were encouraged to meet with Officers so that any community use agreements might be explored.  Councillor D. Nicoll asked a supplementary question, enquiring as to which Officer was best placed to be contacted regarding this matter. Members were informed that the Assistant Director for Planning and Leisure Services would be the most appropriate Officer to be contacted.

Question submitted by Councillor J. Clarke

“With plans to decommission Churchfields, Stourbridge Road and School Drive car parks alongside ambitious growth plans, are you confident the town will have enough car parking capacity at peak times?”

The Leader provided a response and explained that as detailed in the Bromsgrove Town Centre Strategic Framework, this matter would be considered by Cabinet on 23^rd July 2025. Future car parking needs would be reviewed in line with the Council’s growth plans to ensure that sufficient capacity could be maintained.  In addition to this and, building on the Strategic Car Parking Review carried out in 2024, the Council was to review Town Centre parking policies to ensure they supported local economic needs and attracted visitors.  In this way, the use of each car park was to be considered, which included that a positive user experience be included. 

Question submitted by Councillor S. Robinson (as Councillor S. Robinson had submitted her apologies for this meeting, the question was asked by Councillor R. Hunter).

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