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.
Minutes:
The following public questions were asked:
1. “Residents are increasingly concerned by the growing number of car bays being built in front gardens, which is destroying the character of the street, eroding green space and restricting free-to-all parking; indeed it seems to be a trend in Dulwich generally and I am alarmed that the green character of the area is being dismantled. Turney Road, for example, and the houses in the general area weren't built to accommodate cars in such a way and the installation of concrete in place of garden space is not friendly to the environment. Cars also increasingly stick out into the pavement area, impeding access for those walking, with push chairs etc. Can the council put an initial moratorium on permission being granted for any more of these car bays in Turney Road (and possibly Dulwich generally) before a majority of the space outside houses is taken up by them. At very most there should be a small percentage limit on street space they can take up in front of housing - perhaps 20% in any street - but there really is no reason why they should be necessary.” (submitted in writing)
2. “What is the council doing about the big vans parking and selling things in Court Lane?”