Agenda item

Cllr Mahmood thanked D Barrett for coming at short notice.

E Brooks introduced D Barrett who replaced Julia Hedger. He also stated a similar item is going to Cabinet next week.

D Barrett gave an update on the recently completed scheme at Able House. This included an update on replacing a small quantity of cladding that was removed following the events of Grenfell Tower.

Cllr Armytage asked what private estates had that cladding and what action has been taken.

E Brooks said that the information that they had, there are approximately 2/3 buildings. The owners were considering taking it off if they haven’t already done so. DBC have no responsibility for private blocks.

Cllr Mahmood asked what the cost was to change the cladding system.

E Brooks said around 40/50 thousand pounds, and the money was taking from the project cost savings.

Cllr W Wyatt-Lowe asked, regarding all sites, what is being implemented for the over flow of car parking.

D Barrett said there is 1 space per flat and 2 spaces for houses. Each scheme is different and we have the minimum requirement in place so we are complying with the planning policy.

Cllr Mahmood asked if parking numbers could be added to each new build development when the report is presented next.

D Barrett gave an update on Wood House.

Cllr Imarni asked if the name was changing.

D Barrett said yes it will be called Kylna Court but it’s not been signed off yet by the postal services.

D Barrett gave an update on Swing Gate Lane which will be ready for summer next year.

Cllr Armytage said that if phase 1 is being completed next year when will phase 2 take place, and when can tenants start to occupy it.

D Barrett said that they are on schedule and all properties are to be occupied together as we don’t want residents moving around a building site.

Cllr Bassadone asked where the parking was for this development.

D Barrett showed members the plan with the parking places marked.

D Barrett gave an update on Stationers Place explaining the challenges with the underground water culvert. They are due to start works in the new year when the issue has been addressed with the Environmental Agency. 

D Barrett gave an update on Martindale School which is being considered for approval at the planning committee tomorrow night and is due to start summer next year and will take 2 years to build.

D Barrett also gave an update on Northend and Westerdale, the former garage sites.

Cllr Armytage asked if the land was contaminated.

D Barrett said the surveys are done once planning is approved, they will look more into this then.

E Brooks added to that stating that these properties will only be used for temp accommodation only. Its kind of a pilot scheme and its not for general need council tenants.

D Barrett said there are other schemes like this in the pipeline.

Cllr Griffith arrived at 19:56

Action: None

Outcome: The report was noted.