(i) Question to the Chairman of Strategy and Policy Committee (Councillor Bettison) from Councillor Mrs Keene
“Can the Chairman confirm the total value of Special Responsibility Allowance now claimable and the value of Special Responsibility Allowance claimed in the 1996/97 administrative year?”
(ii) Question to the Chairman of Strategy and Policy Committee (Councillor Bettison) from Councillor Harrison
“What effect will the change in advance corporation tax arrangements for Pension Funds have on the Council (as a unitary authority)?”
(iii) Question to the Chairman of Strategy and Policy Committee (Councillor Bettison) from Councillor McCormack
“Can the Leader confirm that all the members of the Conservative Group are members of the local Conservative Association?”
(iv) Question to the Chairman of Planning & Transportation Committee (Councillor Mrs Ballin) from Councillor Jones
“There have been two proposals for development of the Peacock Lane site, one for 1250 housing units and the other for half as many. Could the Chairman inform the Council as to whether the proposed development will be, in terms of numbers, closer to the larger figure?”
(v) Question to the Chairman of Planning Control Sub Committee (Councillor Mrs Doyle) from Councillor Jones
“In view of the large-scale changes to the infrastructure involved in putting a substantial number of houses on the Peacock Lane site, has the Chairman considered how long the delay is likely to be before the first house is built on the site, and how this is likely to affect our five-year housing supply?”
(vi) Question to the Chairman of Planning & Transportation Committee (Councillor Mrs Ballin) from Councillor Jones
“In view of the widespread traffic problems caused by the recent closure of Peacock Lane, does the Chairman at this stage have any idea of the possible length of the complete or partial closure of Peacock Lane that would be caused by the infrastructure changes attendant on the Peacock Lane site? Can she say whether this would be closer to a month, six months or a year?”
(vii) Question to the Chairman of Planning Control Sub Committee (Councillor Mrs Doyle) from Councillor Jones
“This Council is currently engaged in enforcement proceedings and litigation involving sites to the west of Bracknell. There are other related enforcements in different areas (for example, a recent decision to enforce against the parking of military vehicles on a property in Sandhurst - the reason being that the owner was not allowed by us to retain them in their original site to the west of Bracknell). In all these cases the main issue has been the effect of the sites on the gap between Bracknell and Wokingham. In view of the fact that the Council is now about to promote development within this gap, is this Council prepared to withdraw from all current enforcement actions and appeals involving sites in this area?”
(viii) Question to the Chairman of Social Services Transition & Housing Committee (Councillor Angell) from Councillor Mrs Shillcock
“(a) Why was the decision to exclude the representative of the Council Tenants Panel from speaking at the Housing Sub Committee not made at Committee level?
(b) How does this decision reflect those corporate values of openness and listening endorsed by this Council?”
(ix) Question to Chairman of Strategy & Policy Committee (Councillor Bettison) from Councillor McCormack
“How will the Leader ensure that the Conservative’s Manifesto commitment to reduce Council Tax be achieved?”
(x) Question to the Chairman of Education Transition Committee (Councillor Ward) from Councillor Wheaton
“Why was a letter sent by the Chairman to Heads and Chairman of Governors re teacher representation without consultation with the Committee?”
(xi) Question to the Chairman of Social Services Transition & Housing Committee (Councillor Angell) from Councillor Bayle
“(a) The previous administration decided the new Unitary Council should start with separate Social Services and Housing Departments/Committees mainly because it was felt common clients did not usually present housing and social services need at the same time. It was also felt that amalgamation would prejudice smooth transition and detract from closer links with education. Could the Chairman explain the rationale behind the decision to amalgamate these two departments and give some indication of the degree of amalgamation that is envisaged?
(b) Will the Social Services Committee consider co-opting additional County Councillors with relevant experience?”
(xii) Question to the Chairman of Strategy and Policy Committee (Councillor Bettison) from Councillor McCormack
“(a) How many County Councillors have been co-opted on the service committees over and above the one mandatory (3 for education consultation) in line with Strategy & Policy Committee?
(b) What advice does the Unitary Structures Sub Committee plan to take from Service Committees on the strategic and technical issues raised in the consultation on staffing structures?”