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Questions from 2012

In this section, you will find questions to the Leader from 2012.

  • Question 973
    Q. Is the wire fencing on the west parade being replaced because the hedging has died and there is a danger of children running into the road. Can the keep off the grass notices for dog owners be moved to a more prominent position this side of the children's grass play equipment? Thank You. (21/05/2012)
  • Question 972
    Q. Can you confirm whether the relaxing of the bye law allowing cycling on Bexhill east and west promenades extends to the sea wall that continues nearly to Cooden? (15/05/2012)
  • Question 971
    Q. Thank you for your reply to question 969, but I thought the peeling rendering on the Colonnade was part of the Neilcott contract and part of the snagging list of work to be completed by them? (09/05/2012)
  • Question 970
    Q. I have lived in Bexhill all my life, I have been bmxing and skating in Bexhill for 7 years. I think it is really unfair that we have 2 skateparks that are falling apart and are not up to scratch at all!
  • Question 969
    Q. The painted wall rendering at the de la warr is so poorly done and peeling off that a touch-up will result in more coming off quite quickly. I hope the council will have a quality job done under the snagging list works and not have to return to the problem when the public will be paying. (09/05/2012)
  • Question 968
    Q. I've been trying to find the date of the next Planning Committee. After a 10 minute search of the Council's website I've located the minutes of the meeting held on 12 April and expected to find the date of the next meeting. All that is mentioned is date of next inspection (22 May, 8.30am). a) Why is it so difficult to find such fundamental information? b) Why is there no published programme of meetings? You must have one. c) Is the inspection the same thing as the meeting? I am guessing that it isn't. (08/05/2012)
  • Question 967
    Q. On Maundy Thursday my green bin was taken away for emptying but not returned.
  • Question 966
    Q. Re Q 964 and 965. I find the term 'non-displacement' a little confusing when referring to water craft. ANY craft that either floats or sinks displaces water. If it floats, it displaces its own weight of water. If it sinks, it displaces its own volume of water. This being so, how is it possible to have a water craft legally defined as non-displacement? And are you seriously using Wikipedia as a reference source for your legal argument :-O It gets more ambiguous by the day! Eureka. (03/05/2012)
  • Question 965
    Q. With reference to question 694 and your response.
  • Question 964
    Q. The bye law used for public consultation for Fairlight to Icklesham Seashore had no restrictions on Windsurfers, Kitesurfers or Surfboards and there was no call for any such ban in the public consultation response.
  • Question 963
    Q. Has anyone from the Council noticed the huge amount of water penetration in the colonnade at the De La Warr by the new restaurant. Water is seeping through the ceiling and rust is already showing on the pillars. (20/04/2012)
  • Question 962
    Q. With the welcome addition of cardboard in the green bin recycling scheme, we are now struggling with the size of the green bin. We do have an additional green bin, however the bin men did not empty it, presumably because it is not labelled with the Rother logo? Please advise what steps we can take to increase our green recycling capability. (15/04/2012)
  • Question 961
    Q. I dialled 01424 787000 and waited 21 mins. How long do you expect us to wait? (21/03/2012)
  • Question 960
    Q. I note that the ticket machines (Pay & Display) have been out of order for the last 3 weeks. It would seem that RDC are not worried about lost revenue for this period? As the people parking there are now enjoying long term free parking - am I eligible for a rebate as I continue to pay my annual fee of £1.42 for two cars? How long are the ticket machines going to be out of service? (19/03/2012)
  • Question 959
    Q. Thank you for your answer to my question on the Next Wave shelters (Question 948). The object of the question was to ascertain the total cost of the shelters which you managed to avoid by confirming only the sub structure costs. May I assume that the total for each shelter is £84,500 (£57,500 plus £27,000) or a grand total for all four of £338,000. Is £338,000 the final, definitive total, inclusive of architect's fees, construction, sub structure, delivery, et al? And how does the final, definitive total compare against the original budget? Thank you. (29/02/2012)
  • Question 958
    Q. Please could you let me know who is responsible for the roundabout at Glyne Gap as it is always in a very neglected state. Is it possible to get some businesses to sponsor this area as some have done in Pevensey and Eastbourne. (01/03/2012)
  • Question 957
    Q. What are the separate totals of uncollected council tax in Rother District Council for the last four financial years? (22/02/2012)
  • Question 956
    Q. It has been some time since the public consultation on the draft foreshore byelaws closed. I am interested to know what has happened since the consultation period came to an end and if the council has any plans to move forward with the byelaws? (28/02/2012)
  • Question 955
    Q. We were told to expect a letter with regards to the current situation, which has not come. You appear to be asking other people to manage the allotment sites, but not the plot holders. Why not go to plot holders and see if they are able to self manage the sites. (23/02/2012)
  • Question 954
    Q. Question 949 - My query was it appears that businesses will pay £250 while residents pay £250. (16/02/2012)
  • Question 953
    Q. Seeing as we're stuck with the new sea shelters why not stain them garden shed blue? It would blend in more to a seaside setting and help conserve the wood which seems to be fast deteriorating in places. (15/02/2012)
  • Question 952
    Q. Copy of letter sent Bexhill Observer and Next Wave ...
  • Question 951
    Q. I would be interested to know what was the brief for the design of the new shelters on the Bexhill Promenade. I moved to the town last summer from living in a London Borough. We are very happy here and enjoy walking on the promenade and the completed work looks great. However, we cannot understand the thought process that went into the design of the new shelters as they seem totally out of keeping with the architecture of the rest of the area. I would be grateful if you could explain so that my wife and I can understand what they are meant to represent. I appreciate that there has been a lot of negativity about the shelters perhaps it would help if you could explain the reason for the design and why they are not in keeping with the area. Thank you. (18/02/2012)
  • Question 950
    Q. What is Rother Council doing to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee? There appears to be nothing on the Council's home page about any related events such as lighting of beacons. (13/02/2012)
  • Question 949
    Q. Sir, I note that in the local paper that 50 Annual Permits for Gibbet Marsh are ' up for grabs' for local businesses at £250. Is this true? If so, why aren't they been asked to pay the same as the residents at £260? (14/02/2012)
  • Question 948
    Q. According to a Council report of 6 February, each of the four Next Wave shelters cost £57,500 each plus extras (£230,000 excluding sub structure for all four). Most people will find that cost incredibly high for shelters that let in rain and snow. What were the sub structure costs so that we can a final total for each shelter? And how does that compare with the original budget? (13/02/2012)
  • Question 947
    Q. I find that you have engaged Capita local government services to police the single persons discount on the council.
  • Question 946
    Q. Please could you let me know why the beach huts on the West Parade are being charged £520 per season while according to a letter in the Bexhill Observer dated 27/01/2012 the huts on the East Parade are £250 only per season? (09/02/2012)
  • Question 945
    Q. I need to know your obligation in keeping the car parks at Battle clear from snow and ice. At the moment they are exceedingly dangerous. I work in Battle and each year pay for an annual permit, last year's being £260. Will you please let me know how much of the car parking charge revenue is allocated to the upkeep of the car parks. Battle Town Council have managed to keep the pavement clear and safe for pedestrians and I assumed Rother would have provided the same care of duty, as stated in the Rother District Council Agenda Item: 5.3 Report to Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee Date - 26 September 2011 Report of the - Director of Services Subject - Car Park Review Project - Phase 1 4. Work to ensure our car parks remain safe, clean and in good order are carried out by our in-house Buildings Maintenance Team and through our Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleaning contracts; following extract from. Thank you for reading this and I look forward to your reply. (08/02/2012)
  • Question 944
    Q. Can you tell me as the rendering is coming off the De La Warr Colonnade, why was this painted over and not re-rendered by the contractors? Also surely the existing writing needs to be returned to its original blue colouring? (31/01/2012)
  • Question 943
    Q. Following the stormy weather on 2/3 January two of the hoarding boards at the former Grand Hotel site were blown down across the footpath and road. They remained in that position for three days causing problems for pedestrians and buggies etc. They were moved to lean against the hoarding. I reported the situation to East Sussex County Council and today received an e-mail informing me that a visit had been made to the site, loose panels had been made safe and the panel obstructing the footway had been thrown back into the developers site. Would it not have been better to replace the boards and invoice the landlord? The site is now wide open for fly tipping. (24/01/2012)
  • Question 942
    Q. Can you please update us on the situation with regards to allotments and the management of them. I am a plot holder at Summerhill. We have not heard anything since last year. (19/01/2012)
  • Question 941
    Q. Please will you make the Council's accounts available prominently and easily accessible on the Rother website? (16/01/2012)
  • Question 940
    Q. During the New Wave construction the pavement between the lawns and West Parade were badly damaged by contractors vehicles parking with two wheels on the pavement; they are now dangerous and unsightly. What plans are in hand to replace them? Who will foot the bill the contractors or tax payer? (15/02/2012)
  • Question 939
    Q. Now the seafront development is complete has the final health and safety check been carried out because the wire fence at the children's play area at the west part of the seafront is a hazard if they run towards the road. It could be at neck height. (10/01/2012)
  • Question 938
    Q. The subsidence looks dangerous. What date will the contractors be returning? Surely it should be put right immediately if they have any pride in their workmanship! (10/01/2012)
  • Question 937
    Q. What action is planned for the recent spate of graffiti along Hastings Road, both sections down Sea Road continuing along the front. It is tagged as RUK. (05/02/2012)
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