Agenda item

Members were required to give notice of any such question in writing to the officer names on the first page of this agenda no later than 5pm on Tuesday 4 October 2022 in order to be guaranteed a written response.

Any question received after 5pm on 4 October 2022 and no later than 5pm on Tuesday 11 October 2022 may only receive a verbal response at the meeting. Any questions received after this date will be received at the next meeting.

Questions may be asked without notice if the Chairman determines the matter is urgent.

Details of any questions received will be circulated to Members prior to the meeting and made available at the meeting and on the Council’s website.

A total of eight non-operational questions were received from Members, as set out in Supplement 1 of the agenda, together with written responses.

Supplementary questions were received as follows:

Question 22-11 – Ukrainian Refugees – Funding – Councillor Ruth Hopkinson

A supplementary question was asked about ongoing support for Ukrainian refugees. Councillor Botterill confirmed that long term solutions were being considered and all Councillors will be informed of the detail once it is available.

Question 22-14 – Permanent tribute to the late HM Queen Elizabeth II – Councillor Ian Thorn

A supplementary question was asked about plans for further tributes in addition to planting a tree. The Leader explained that the planting of a tree will form part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative and supported the call for additional lasting memorials.

Question 22-17 – Fair Tax Campaign and Councils for Fair Tax Declaration – Councillor Trevor Carbin

A supplementary question was asked which reiterated the original question detailed in supplement 1 of the agenda. Councillor Botterill referred to the written response.

Question 22-18 – Local Plan / Future Chippenham – Councillor Clare Cape

There was no supplementary question

Question 22-19 – Birds Marsh Link Road - Councillor Kathryn Macdermid

A supplementary question was asked about being informed sooner about road openings. Councillor Clewer stated there was no formal events for opening of roads.

Question 22-21 – Standards for response times to enquiries – Councillor David Bowler

There was no supplementary question

Question 22-15 – Mini-budget affecting finances – Councillor Ian Thorn

A supplementary question was asked about the impact of the most recent mini-budget on the potential performance and funding of the Council. Councillor Botterill explained that there would be no direct impact on Council finances.

Question 22-16 – Support for retail tenants during the cost of living crisis – Councillor Ian Thorn

A supplementary question was asked about additional support available for retail tenants. The Leader conformed that policies were in place to support council retail tenants.