Issue - meetings

The Council welcomes contributions from members of the public. This meeting is open to the public, who may ask a question or make a statement. Written notice of questions or statements should be given to Yamina Rhouati of Democratic Services by 12.00 noon on Thursday 13 March 2014. Anyone wishing to ask a question or make a statement should contact the officer named above.

It was noted that no requests for public participation had been received.  The Leader did however; explain that as usual at meetings of Cabinet, she would be more than happy to hear from any member of the public present on any of the items on this agenda.

The Leader reported receipt of a question from Cllr Jon Hubbard to which Cllr John Thomson replied. A copy of the question and response is appended to the signed copy of these minutes and available on the Council’s website.

The question related to the announcement by the Government to provide additional funding to support local authorities to deal with highway repairs following the recent extreme weather. Following a query by Cllr Hubbard, Cllr Thomson confirmed that any additional funding used would be added to what the Council had allocated in its budget. He also explained that the Council was awaiting further details on how the funding scheme would operate.