To receive announcements and business brought forward by the Mayor, Leader, and Members of the Cabinet or the Chief Executive.
4.1 By the Mayor:
4.2 By the Chief Executive:
4.3 By the Group Leaders: Any apologies for absence
4.4 Council Leader and Members of the Cabinet:
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Councillor Williams Leader of the Council Councillor Anderson Environmental Services Councillor Banks Community and Regulatory Services Councillor G Sutton Planning and Infrastructure Councillor Elliot Finance and Resources Councillor Griffiths Housing |
Councillor Williams Corporate and Contracted Services
Decision:
4.1 By the
Mayor:
Welcome to the new Chief Executive of Dacorum Borough Council, Claire Hamilton.
4.2 By
the Chief Executive:
The Chief Executive thanked the Mayor for the introduction and welcome and said she looked forward to meeting everyone in person as soon as she was able to.
4.3 By the Group
Leaders:
Councillor Williams gave apologies on behalf of Councillor
Arslan.
4.4 Council Leader and Members of the Cabinet:
(Full details are in the minutes under Announcements of the Leader and Cabinet).
Minutes:
4.1 By the Mayor:
Welcome to the new Chief Executive of Dacorum Borough Council, Claire Hamilton.
4.2 By the Chief Executive:
The Chief Executive thanked the Mayor for the introduction and welcome and said she looked forward to meeting everyone in person as soon as she was able to.
4.3 By the Group
Leaders:
Councillor Williams gave apologies on behalf of Councillor
Arslan.
4.4 Council Leader and Members of the Cabinet:
Councillor Williams, Leader of the Council
The Leader said he had no updates to report but was happy to take questions.
Questions:
Councillor Hollinghurst said at the last meeting he asked if DBC had received a questionnaire from the Centre for Public Scrutiny on the climate emergency and Councillor Williams had agreed he was going to circulate the completed questionnaire to all members. He asked if this had been done as he didn’t recall seeing a response from Councillor Williams.
The Leader apologised as he had chased this up but hadn’t responded to Councillor Hollinghurst. He advised that the questionnaire wasn’t sent to DBC; he believed given the nature of the questionnaire which focuses on transport, social and care matters that it was sent to the upper tier authorities so DBC weren’t sent a copy or invited to complete it.
Councillor Hollinghurst was grateful for that answer. However he suggested that we could complete the questionnaire anyway to show the direction of travel of our evolved thinking on the matter.
The Leader said he was sure that could be arranged.
Councillor Tindall noted from the forward plan that it was the intention of Cabinet to receive a report on equality and diversity and ask for confirmation that anti-Semitism and the adoption of the IHRA definition will be included in the report.
The Leader confirmed he was the portfolio holder responsible for that report and he had already discussed it with officers to be certain that the item is included in our equality and diversity strategy.
Councillor Anderson, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services
The Portfolio Holder firstly paid tribute to the staff that have managed to keep our refuse collection service going despite the ongoing covid-19 crisis. The Health and Safety Executive and Covid authorities have checked our activities ensuring that we are keeping to national rules that have been set. It means we’ve had a large increase in costs and therefore will go over budget this year, but the bottom line is that the council can be very proud of actually managing to keep all our refuse services and other services based at Cupid Green going and he was very grateful to everyone involved for that.
He highlighted the revised arrangements for refuse collections over the Christmas period. This information can be found on the website. If individuals do not have access to the internet they can phone the council to request a printed refuse calendar. We are trying to encourage people to use online services rather than have printed copies where possible. It’s important to bear in mind that the week running up to Christmas, refuse collections will be one day early with the exception of the Monday which will be two days early (Saturday) and that allows keeping disruption to a minimum and back to normal in early January.
He was pleased to report the roll out of food recycling in flats has been completed.
71 residents are participating in our Love Food, Hate Waste challenge throughout November.
The Windmill Road allotment has been refurbished.
The Portfolio Holder had been advised by Councillor Stevens that the grass on The Moor in Berkhamsted which was used as the temporary car park has been seeded so hopefully by next spring that will be back to how it should look.
Finally, the project to plant 1,000 trees is on track. Hundreds of trees will be planted in the next few weeks. We had hoped to organise some public tree planting events but sadly due to Covid that isn’t possible.
Questions:
Councillor Hollinghurst addressed the Portfolio Holder and commented that in general he is very pleased with way refuse collection is proceeding. However, he noted that he was disturbed to see on a Dacorum Borough Council Facebook page a picture of fabric bins with textiles piled up next to them. The councillor expressed his opinion that the message next to it was a bit threatening, quoting, ‘this is fly tipping and you will be prosecuted’. Councillor Hollinghurst asked; does the Portfolio Holder agree that people trying to get material into the bins are at least trying to recycle and it is therefore not appropriate to threaten them in this way, particularly when charity shops are closed.
Councillor Anderson responded that he has not seen the post in question and asked if the Councillor could provide details to enable him to look into the matter and respond.
Councillor Hollinghurst advised he has sent details to officers and suggested the Portfolio Holder gets the information from them. He further commented that the design of the bins is inadequate and they also need to be emptied more regularly. He asked; will you please look at the detailed comments made to the officers.
The Portfolio Holder responded that he will willingly speak to officers and will respond to Councillor Hollinghurst.
Councillor Ransley addressed the Portfolio Holder and commented that she understands there have been problems with getting the refuse trucks around Tring and the issue for them has been the small trucks are off the road. The councillor said she understood that new trucks have been ordered and can it be confirmed that smaller trucks that can access the narrow roads have been purchased.
The Portfolio Holder responded that he will need to look into that specific details and provide a written response but commented, as he did earlier in the year, that the lockdown has increased the number of people working from home. The increase in traffic parked on street is causing some issues with blocking access and the crews do try to return. The Portfolio Holder took the opportunity to ask the public to help the crews by being mindful of their parking.
The Portfolio Holder confirmed to the Mayor that a written response to Councillor Ransley’s question will be provided.
Councillor Mahmood addressed the Portfolio Holder and asked what plans are in place for the Christmas refuse collection and if the information was on the website.
The Portfolio Holder referred back to his update and advised the information is on the website, for those who do not have access to internet they can call the Council and ask for a printed version. We encourage using internet access as that enables residents to get the most up to date information available and live updates (particularly with severe weather events such as snow & ice). As set out, the bins will be collected 1 day earlier in the week running up to Christmas.
Councillor England addressed the portfolio holder and enquired if it would be acceptable for a member of the public to email on behalf of a third party in order to obtain a printed copy of a bin calendar.
The Portfolio Holder responded that if the person is unable to phone the Council themselves, it would be judged on an individual basis. The Portfolio Holder invited an email enquiry from Councillor England.
There were no further questions.
Councillor Banks, Portfolio Holder for Community and Regulatory Services
The Portfolio Holder presented her update as follows:
Environmental and Community Protection
Members, in these challenging times for our communities and business in the throes of the global COVID pandemic and its impact of our lives, I welcome the opportunity to highland the work of our staff in Environment & Community Protection.
As you will be aware, the number of cases of infection continues to rise across England and this is likewise reflected across Hertfordshire and here in Dacorum. Although not to the extent elsewhere in England. As we are in lockdown hopefully when restriction are lifted in early December the measures in place will ensure that we emerge at the medium alert level or lower.
At the front line are the Environmental Health Team, who are heavily involved with advising businesses, inspecting for COVID secure compliance, enforcing, responding to residents’ queries in these difficult times. Working in partnership with other Hertfordshire Districts & Boroughs Councils and a wide range of other agencies to prevent the spread of infection and prioritising higher risk businesses. Based upon data analysis from the Director of Public Health, EHOs have focused their attention on licensed premises, Hairdressers & Barbers (94) and currently Supermarkets (to date 25), Grass roots sports (100 mailings) for COVID compliance. Letters (1450 of which 500 hand delivered) have been sent and visits (322) made with enforcement action taken where necessary. 226 food premises were assessed for COVID compliance during food inspections being carried out. A wealth of posters and beer mats have been distributed.
The majority of businesses are compliant.
During October & November, the Team also investigated 34 positive cases in the community that the National and County Track and Trace scheme could not reach and 8 business related COVID cases to identify contacts and ensue COVID compliance.
To be more effective locally on tracking, tracing and isolation, a Dacorum service will go live on 1st December operated within the team with calls and visits. This may be in the region of 50 cases per week on average that will be dependent upon the rate of spread of the infection after this second lockdown.
Additional resources have been drafted into the service to help cope with increasing workload and pressures, funded by the Government via HCC.
In conjunction, the Corporate Health & safety Team are immersed in supporting Authority wide services to provide COVID advice and guidance to safe guard our own employees. Ranging from risk assessments, advice to staff with positive COVID tests and associated contacts with self-isolation. Furthermore, the team is the conduit for emergency planning and resilience within the Authority and linking into our Incident Management Team.
Not forgetting that wherever possible it’s business as usual, the Environmental Enforcement Team continues with pest control, animal welfare, environmental crime, fly tipping, filthy and verminous premises and more.
An increasing number of Filthy and Verminous properties have been identified (8) and following service of Public Health Act notices, works have been undertaken to clear some of these. One property has been cleared of over 6 tonnes of waste; this will be recharged to the homeowner. Work continues with homeowners and tenants to help resolve these issues and to help prevent reoccurrence.
Kimps Way, Bennetts End. Fly tipping hotspot identified at rear of houses fronting Bennetts End Road/Howe Road. Large clear up carried out by CSG, 2 CCTV deployable enforcement cameras installed in the area to be monitored by CCTV and new signage erected.
Members will appreciate the sterling effort across the Authority whilst the COVID pandemic outbreak continues. ECP service delivery will continuously be reviewed and resources directed to areas of great risk, priority and need to safe guard our residents and businesses. I hope you offer your support and thanks to the ECP team trying to keep our residents safe and healthy.
Questions:
Councillor Hollinghurst addressed the Portfolio Holder and expressed his view of the draconian restrictions on the use of cycles in the Marlowes and asked; can it be confirmed that a valid and appropriately worded traffic regulation order has been sealed and is in force prohibiting the use of bicycles or other vehicles in the Marlowes?
The Portfolio Holder responded that she was unable to confirm but would come back to the Councillor on that matter. The Portfolio Holder added that it is not cycling that is being prohibited, it is the anti-social cycling behaviour that has been raised as an issue and this is the matter being addressed.
Councillor Hollinghurst thanked the Portfolio Holder for the response and asked; would she agree there is nothing now stopping us from putting safe cycle routes in the Marlowes to enable safe cycling in the without endangering pedestrians?
The Portfolio Holder responded that she would not welcome cycling in the Marlowes but agreed that she would continue the discussion outside of the meeting with Councillor Hollinghurst.
Councillor Guest referred to November lock down and asked how are the Christmas Light Switch On at the neighbourhood shopping centres going to be managed?
The Portfolio Holder responded that the lights will be switched on but there will be no big events for this to happen, but the lights will be illuminated for everyone to enjoy.
Councillor England addressed the Portfolio Holder and asked; does she feel the first year of the PSPO been successful, and if so, how is this success quantified?
The Portfolio Holder responded that there have been 4 successful campaigns in the precinct that engaged with people there. There have been a number of opportunities to use the TV in the Marlowes to advertise the public space protection orders. There has been a reduction in the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour by cyclists in the Marlowes. The Portfolio Holder commented that if the Councillor is looking for figures, she would be happy to seek from officers and discuss outside the meeting.
Councillor England asked, when looking at those figures, can you ask if there has been a change in behaviour and are people less likely to want to cycle in the Marlowes now?
The Portfolio Holder responded that she would ask officers to quantify and provide the information to them both.
Councillor Birnie addressed the Portfolio Holder and expressed his gratitude that the Council is now using cameras to try and control the amount of fly tipping, particularly in rural areas and asked; in your opinion have they been successful?
The Portfolio Holder responded that a number of covert cameras have been installed, which have been hugely successful in providing evidence in a number of prosecutions.
Councillor Barry referred to the last meeting of Full Council and the question around potential funding for Tring Skate Park and asked; has that been looked into at all as no answer has been provided.
The Portfolio Holder responded that a response was sent to Councillor Hollinghurst from by an officer outlining some avenues for funding and that to the best of her knowledge Councillor Hollinghurst has not yet responded.
Councillor Barry referred again to skate parks and advised that the Berkhamsted Skate Park lighting appears to not be working, could this be considered or looked at?
The Portfolio Holder responded that she was not aware of the issue or whether it is has been formally reported. However, she advised she would look into this and provide a response.
Councillor Griffiths raised a question regarding the Hemel Rotary Club Santa Sleigh. The Mayor advised that time on this agenda item had now expired and it was agreed that Councillor Griffiths will take this up with the Portfolio Holder outside of the meeting.
There were no further questions.
Councillor G Sutton, Portfolio Holder for Planning & Infrastructure
The Portfolio Holder presented his update as follows:
PLANNING ENFORCEMENT AND CONSERVATION SUCCESSES
NCP car park, Hillfield Road, HH
Green Dragon PH, Flaunden
Nash Mills War Memorial
CHRISTMAS IN OUR TOWN CENTRES
CREMATORIUM PROPOSALS PROGRESS
Questions:
Councillor Hollinghurst thanked the Portfolio Holder for the news about the crematorium. He referred to the development of the borough and asked; what role did the Dacorum Community Review of Development Panel play in the formulation of the draft Local Plan?
The Portfolio Holder responded that it is something that has been purely for outside of the council, advising he would therefore need to check with officers what input there has been.
Councillor Hollinghurst followed up by asking; why was it organised and kept separate from the Council and the Councillors?
The Portfolio Holder responded that it was done to show democracy was involved in the decision making.
Councillor Tindall addressed the Portfolio Holder and asked; what are the purpose of recent meetings with Parish and Town Councils, particularly as, to his knowledge, there has been no report to the Development Management Committee on such meetings?
The Portfolio Holder asked the Councillor to clarify the nature of the meetings.
Councillor Tindall clarified that he is referring to meetings in respect of changes to applications.
The Portfolio Holder responded that this is yet to be decided, explaining there has been consultation with Parishes and there is to be meetings with the Chair & vice Chair of Development Management Committee to discuss the feedback.
Councillor Tindall asked; were the Development Management Committee not advised that this consultation was taking place?
The Portfolio Holder advised he would have to come back to the Councillor with a response.
Councillor Allen referred to an email from Bourne End Village Association and asked, how are the alleged discrepancies in planning procedures going to be addressed?
The Portfolio Holder advised he did not recall having seen an email.
Cllr Allen responded that it relates to a decision in 2016 that the land be released from green belt.
The Portfolio Holder advised he would come back to the Councillor with a written response.
Councillor England referred to the mural that the Portfolio Holder mentioned and asked; would the Portfolio Holder arrange to have the lamppost moved so the mural is no longer partially obscured?
The Portfolio Holder responded that he would investigate the possibility or come up with an alternative, commenting that he suspects the matter will come under Hertfordshire Highways, but confirmed he will look at it.
Councillor England suggested spot lights to retain illumination but to also highlight one of the ‘gems’ of Hemel Hempstead.
The Portfolio Holder confirmed he would look at this suggestion.
There were no further questions.
Councillor Elliot, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources
The Portfolio Holder presented his update as follows:
Financial Services
The Financial Services team continues to lead on the financial reporting and monitoring requirements arising from the coronavirus pandemic. This covers both internal reporting and the external reporting requirements necessary to ensure the Council maximises the relevant pandemic related Government funding that we are eligible for.
The Service has overseen the conclusion of the external audit of the council’s financial accounts for 2019/20, and the council has achieved yet another unqualified opinion on the accounts from the independent external auditor. Members should take assurance from this outcome of the strength of the Council’s finances and financial processes.
During this busy period the service have continued to deliver additional service improvements and during November are finalising the implementation of a new payroll system and are leading on the move to a new payroll provider.
Budget setting for 2021/22 is the team’s current focus and will be for the next couple of months. The first stage in this process will be the first formal Member scrutiny of budget proposals in early December.
Commercial Assets and Property Development.
As you can imagine the impact of Covid lockdowns and uncertainty have had a significant impact on the financial sustainability of our commercial partners. In 20/21 the council is projecting a loss of income from commercial rents of circa £1m, and with an uncertain impact in the medium term.
The commercial property team is continuing to work closely with our commercial tenants to provide support and guidance where possible, to improve the outcomes for the council and businesses alike.
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The commercial assets team have also been overseeing the completion of the demolition of the Ex civic centre, and with the demolition of the existing towers the end of the project is imminent. |
Revenues and Benefits service.
The team are continuing to play an important role in the administration of Government support during the pandemic, in addition to their normal roles.
Working with Finance colleagues the service has implemented and is overseeing the £500 payments of the governments Test and Trace scheme. This provides payments to those residents that are on low incomes and instructed to self-isolate by the NHS Test and Trace.
In early November the Revenues Service has rolled out the application process for businesses to claim additional government support grants to cover the present 4 week lockdown and are at present working with officers across the council to develop further business support grant policies, to support local businesses through these uncertain financial times.
Questions:
Councillor Guest asked; what is the Portfolio Holder’s view on the next six months for the local economy?
The Portfolio Holder responded that we are in quite an affluent area of the Country, primarily a services based economy, and a lot of people commute in to London and are now working from home. From the statistics coming in, our businesses on the whole are holding up quite well. The grants and furlough scheme has helped businesses keep their head above water. The next six months are unknown, it will depend on the roll out of a vaccine and central government grants. The Portfolio Holder expressed that he is not as pessimistic as he was in March, feels have robust businesses here.
Councillor Allen referred to a question he raised a year ago; what is the process and timing for using the capital set aside for works to Durrants Lakes, Apsley?
The Portfolio Holder advised he would have to come back to the Councillor with a written answer.
Councillor Allen expressed that the residents of Apsley have been waiting a long time and encouraged the Portfolio Holder to reach out to willing partners who are waiting in the wings.
The Mayor commented that there are a number of offers of written answers to questions tonight and asked that those are provided in a timely manner and reminded Portfolio Holders that when responding emails should be circulated to all Council Members to replicate that when verbal answers are given within the meeting they would be heard by all Members.
Councillor Silwal asked; with regard to Business Rate relief; how much have we provided?
The Portfolio Holder advised we have given relief of just over £26m.
Councillor Tindall referred to the old Civic Centre demolition and asked if the Council incurred any costs due to the delays that were not the Council’s responsibilities.
The Portfolio Holder responded that his understanding is that there were no additional costs, advising he would check and confirm back to Councillor Tindall.
Councillor Beauchamp asked the Portfolio Holder to advise how much we have paid in Local Authority Discretionary Grants to businesses?
The Portfolio Holder advised that we have now paid out £1.4m in grants to businesses under this scheme.
The Leader of the Council responded to the earlier question from Councillor Allen regarding Apsley lakes and advised it is not a finance issue so the Portfolio Holder would not have this information. However, he is able to update that he recently walked area with Dave Kirk of Boxmoor Trust and they have reached an agreement to take forward items which will involve using some of the funds that Councillor Allen refers to. The Leader commented that given the current constrains on meetings and on-site visits it is a challenge to take forward, but it is something that is in hand.
There were no further questions.
Councillor Griffiths, Portfolio Holder for Housing
The Portfolio Holder presented her update as follows:
Tenant and Leaseholder Services
The supported housing service is currently accredited to the Emerging Code of Sheltered Housing’s (Erosh) code of practice, a set of service standards that are assessed on a three yearly basis. Following three days of remote assessment, the service has retained its ‘Outstanding’ award, which is really positive.
The full report is due to follow however leadership, safeguarding and team performance were all highlighted as strengths. This is particularly pleasing due to the fact that services have been impacted greatly due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strategic Housing
· Service continuing to deal with response in relation to Covid-19 and ensuring that all households at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping irrespective of eligibility or priority need are protected and given accommodation;
· October Rough Sleeper Court validated by Homeless Link and MHCLG, with 7 rough sleepers reported in Dacorum, interventions with Outreach ongoing;
· Cold weather and rough sleeping plans in development with partner agencies, which will include claim for £10k of cold weather funding to MHCLG;
· Increasing challenges within the service due to volume of complex clients being supported in temporary accommodation and within the service, engaging with relevant services and partner agencies to ensure appropriate support is in place.
· Full review of the Allocations Policy to commence from November 2020 with Tenant & Leaseholder Committee and Member engagement taking place in November and December
Property and Place
Due to the current pandemic the repairs service as a whole has been significantly affected. Measures have had to be put in place in line with government guidelines to ensure all stake holders safety. All work streams have been effected and expenditure reduced accordingly but not to the detriment of residents safety. Examples of reduced work activity are the suspension of non-essential capital refurbishment within tenant’s homes. (K&B’s)
Bespoke risk and method statements (safe systems of work) have been produced and we are now undertaking a full resumed responsive repairs and empty home service, and are reducing the backlog of responsive repairs.
We have continued to achieve high levels of gas servicing during these difficult times, and even achieved 100% access during September.
The cleaning service is continuing to work tirelessly to undertake its function and apply additional cleaning to areas such as supported housing.
Housing Development
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Kylna Court |
This project is shortlisted in the Construction News 2020 Awards and featured in a RIBA publication promoting high quality affordable housing schemes. |
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Martindale |
Practical completion achieved 21/10/20 and provided the 300th social home since the start of the programme in 2014. The majority of the market sale units are under offer, with only 2 remaining for sale |
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Magenta Court |
Completed and fully occupied |
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St Margaret’s Way |
Site investigations underway and a resident newsletter is being developed to provide an update on the next steps |
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Paradise Fields |
Planning to go to Novembers DM Committee, consideration of a suitable road name underway (Mountbatten Way/View front runner) Procurement of the Contractor will be via an existing framework to reduce the timescale. |
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Gaddesden Row |
Rural site completion scheduled for December and incorporates use of renewable technologies. |
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Eastwick Row |
Cabinet approved appointment of Contractor. Mobilising project to start in 2021. |
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Coniston Road |
Cabinet approved appointment of Contractor. Mobilising project to start in 2021. |
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Wilstone |
Design commenced and engagement with Town Council to obtain their views has taken place. Planning Application to be submitted before end of the year. |
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Bulbourne |
Instructed to progress design. Site purchase still with Tring parish. |
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LA1 |
Design completed to stage 1 but awaiting confirmation on the location of an access road to the Homes England site. |
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Cherry Bounce |
Architect and Employers Agent appointed, kick off meeting to be held. Consideration of units for market sale underway. |
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Paradise Depot |
Outline designs have been worked up and finalising details for the DENS facility is required before these can be completed. |
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Garage Sites |
8 No sites - Initial design complete and ready to submit for pre application with Planning Dept. Resident communication starting to go out. Planning application to be submitted before end of the year. |
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Randall’s Ride |
Planning application to be submitted before end of the year. Solution feature identified as part of site survey, (like a small sink hole) which is being made safe and not considered detrimental to the development of the site. |
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Stoneycroft |
Feasibility work being undertaken to assess options for the redevelopment to improve options for social housing on the site. |
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Varney Road |
Developing a brief and feasibility study for consideration. |
Questions:
There were no further questions.
Councillor Williams, Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Contracted Services
Questions:
The Mayor agreed to accept a question to Councillor Williams as Leader of the Council from Councillor Pringle who lost connection earlier in the meeting.
Councillor Pringle asked about the information being provided around the COVID 19 outbreak and asked if the Leader agrees that, as we emerge from the recent lockdown, it is important for schools & businesses to have up to date information to allow them to take appropriate action, suggesting an ‘at a glance’ report on our website would be useful.
The Leader responded and agreed that the information would be useful. He commented that he is not aware that it is available in ward figures as requested. The Leader further commented on the difficulty in finding a reliable source of data to ensure what we are telling our residents is reliable. Councillor Williams advised he would speak to the Chief Executive outside of the meeting to discuss this further.
Councillor Pringle expressed her gratitude for that response and asked the Leader, would he agree that it is important that people are made aware that a local breakout is in their specific area so they are aware it will actually impact them?
The Leader agreed with Councillor Pringle and advised that the Herts Leaders meet weekly on an Outbreak Board and it is recognised that people do not always recognise ward boundaries and also move around within boroughs, so we need people to realise that those precautions and measures need to be taken across the Borough, not just on a ward by ward basis, so we are being vigilant across the piece.
Councillor Stevens addressed the Portfolio Holder and referred to climate change and noted there is a climate change report update due in February. He asked; can we ask for an update to be provided on plans to install electric charring points in our car park.
Councillor Williams advised that in any climate change review this would need to be included in any case. He added that he recently discussed the supply of power to our car parks with Procurement & Contracted Services Group Manager because we do have an issue, not just with installation of equipment but the situation that in almost all of our car parks there is not sufficient electric capacity. Recognised the ability to install machines is dependent on having sufficient capacity in the network.
Councillor Stevens asked; will they need help with infrastructure plans going forward?
Councillor Williams responded it is not so much an infrastructure issue, there is capacity in the networks, it’s about bringing it into our car parks; that is a cost the Council will need to meet.