Decision details

Question 1 from Mr Jim Borcherds

The Council noted that a response to the question submitted by Mr Borcherds regarding the new residential development at Kenilworth Close had been published in the supplementary agenda for the meeting.

Mr Borcherds was present at the meeting and asked the following supplementary question: no current information regarding the Kenilworth development was available either on the Council’s Website or in the local newsletters for the area; the link to receive the newsletter publicised in the Chronicle or available on the Website did not work either.  What improvements will Stevenage Borough Council make to its Website and digital and paper communications to ensure better communication with its residents.

The Leader of the Council advised that the Council’s IT systems were currently undergoing changes and would ensure that the points raised by Mr Borcherds would be considered as part of the review and changes.

Question 2 from Jennifer Huygen

The Council noted that a response to the question submitted by Jennifer Huygen regarding lighting in Fairlands Valley Park had been published in the supplementary agenda for the meeting.

Jennifer Huygen was present at the meeting and asked the following supplementary question: Could the Council give a timeline of when a review of its parks will take place and within that review when a decision would be made on more lighting in Fairlands Valley Park particularly on the North to South route through the park.

Councillor Simon Speller, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Performance advised that he would be happy to meet with Ms Huygen to look at the specifics of her concern in relation to the lighting and would welcome her input into the future design regarding safety through the park.

Question 3 from Mr Teun van Leeuwen

The Council noted that a response to the question submitted by Mr Teun van Leeuwen regarding cycling policy audits had been published in the supplementary agenda for the meeting.

Mr Teun van Leeuwen was present at the meeting and asked the following supplementary question: Will the Council commit to commencing a bike plan audit within the next 12 months to help achieve our shared vision of increased cycling participation if not what are the Council’s reservations for not doing so?

Councillor Briscoe, Portfolio Holder for Economy and Transport advised that he would take the request up with the relevant officers and reiterated the suggestion of working with Cycle UK and Sustrans.