Agenda item

This is an opportunity for public questions to be addressed to the chair.

Residents or persons working in the borough may ask questions on any matter in relation to which the council has powers or duties.

Responses may be supplied in writing following the meeting.

The following public questions were raised at the meeting:

Q1.   In response to a question, about the cycle parking stands on the corner of Coldharbour Lane and Valmar Road which had been removed following a recent car collision, Councillor Darren Merrill, said he would follow up on the request for replacement stands to be installed.

Q2.   In response to a question, regarding a 50-year-old tree that had been removed on the small green at the back of 25 – 55 Crawford Road, Councillor Darren Merrill, said he would follow up on the request for a replacement tree.

Q3.  In response to a request for more bicycle racks and fewer bins in the area around Denmark Hill Station, Councillor Darren Merrill, said he would follow up on the request ahead of the next meeting.

Q4. A resident asked when would Windsor Walk be re-opened to traffic. In response, Councillor Mark Williams, explained that the bridge over Windsor Walk was cracked and Network Rail had to get a new one built which was taking time.

Q5.  A resident of Comber House enquired about a nearby tree that was in a precarious position. Councillor Peter John, asked that this issue be followed up with the council’s arboriculturalist and that he be kept informed of progress.