Agenda item

          Mr John Ranford submitted written questions regarding climate change.  The Council was advised that the Leader of the Council had provided a written response to Mr Ranford’s questions and this had been circulated at the meeting.

          Mr Ranford asked a supplementary questions regarding the effects of climate change.  The Leader of the Council responded at the meeting.

          Mr Andy Bentley submitted written questions regarding changes required to combat the effects of climate change in Swindon.  The Council was advised that the Leader of the Council had provided a written response to Mr Bentley’s questions and this had been circulated at the meeting.

          Mr Bentley asked a supplementary question regarding Council targets to help combat climate change.  The Leader of the Council responded at the meeting.

          Mr Bill Janson asked a public question regarding the Council’s work to become carbon neutral by 2030.  The Cabinet Member for Growing the Economy responded at the meeting.

          Ms Helen Harris asked a public question on the Council’s plans to combat environmental issues and mental health problems arising from difficulties caused by climate change.  The Cabinet Member for Adults’ responded at the meeting.

          Mr Tika Dilly asked a public question regarding the Council’s Emergency Planning in the event of social unrest arising from climate change.  The Leader of the Council responded at the meeting.

          Ms Jane Francis asked a public question regarding the funding of homelessness services and youth centres.  The Cabinet Member for Finance responded at the meeting.

          Mr Timothy Makofu asked a public question regarding the current status of Toothill Community Centre.  The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Customer Services responded at the meeting.

          Ms Mavis Read asked a public question regarding the current status in the issue of a lease for Toothill Farmhouse. The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Customer Services responded at the meeting.

          Ms Read asked a supplementary question regarding the urgency in agreeing a lease in respect of Toothill Farmhouse.  The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Customer Services responded at the meeting.

          Mr Dennis Yeoman asked a public question in respect of Council funding for works to the Health Hydro following the condition survey undertaken by the Council.  The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Customer Services responded at the meeting.

          Mr Gerry Hannon requested a meeting of representatives of the Health Hydro Joint Steering Group, Swindon Borough Council and GLL to discuss the works to be carried out at this site. The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Customer Services responded at the meeting.

          Mr Simon Smith asked a public question regarding the conservation of wildlife through the protection of green open spaces and wildflower grassland within the Borough.  The Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning responded at the meeting.

          Ms Lucy Holmes asked a public questions seeking clarification on educational opportunities available within the Borough in respect of environmental issues and environmental friendly industry. The Cabinet Member for Economic Prosperity responded at the meeting.

          Ms Sam Corsham asked a public question regarding who was responsible for ensuring the protection of the Health Hydro’s building’s fabric during any works undertaken.  The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Customer Services responded at the meeting.