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This meeting is open to the public. The Council welcomes contributions from members of the public and members of the Council 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 17 April 2014. Anyone wishing to ask a question or make a statement should contact the officer named above.

The Leader explained 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 two sets of questions and statements, details of which are appended to the signed copy of these minutes and available on the Council’s website.

A question and statement from Mr Michael Sprules, Chairperson RADAR

(Residents Against Development Affecting Recreational Land).  In relation to the question on the issue of reviewing planning decisions in certain circumstances, Cllr Sturgis explained that once planning permission had been granted the Council had no power to review its decisions. Enforcement action could be considered in the event of breaches of covenants or conditions as part of the permission.

Mr Sprules highlighted the need to look at it as a sports provision issue. The Leader requested that officers work with Mr Sprules to consider ways of securing  provision in Chippenham for the playing of cricket.

Mr Newman, a Bradford on Avon Town Council submitted a statement which contained a number of questions on the historic core zone proposals in Bradford on Avon.

Cllr Thomson explained that this was the subject of a delegated decision he was proposing to make. The consultation had only just closed, to which there had been a number of responses. He noted that the project had originated from the community and highlighted the need for consideration.

All issues, questions (including those raised by Mr Newman) and petitions would be addressed as part of the report on the delegated decision and any views expressed would be taken into account. A copy of the report would be made available to interested parties prior to any decision being made. Cllr Thomson confirmed that he would delay making any decision to allow for this to take place. 

Mr Newman referred to another question regarding the historic core zones proposals from Mr Martin Valartin although to date, had not been received by the Council.  The Leader confirmed that once received it would be circulated to all Cabinet members and be addressed in the same way as the question from Mr Newman, within Cllr Thomson’s delegated decision report.