Question 1

Councillor Horton

Subject

S106 Conditions

Response by

Councillor Ashton

Supplementary

What evidence have you got that these have been carried out?

Response:

I am more than happy to ensure you have this information following the meeting.  It’s the only system we have in East Lindsey, as we move towards delivering biodiversity net gain, this will continue to strain the current system. S106 is not perfect but does bring in contributions.

Question 2

Councillor Makinson-Sanders

Subject

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Response by

Councillor Grist

Supplementary

Who is on the local partnerships, how are they set up and what expertise do the members have. Can you provide further information to me.

Response

I will speak to you after the meeting and provide the information.

Question 3

Councillor Makinson-Sanders

Subject

Council Tax Response Times

Response by

Councillor Fry

Supplementary

Is 28 days an industry standard and do you think that this is acceptable?

Response

Clearly 28 days seems wrong, I see the KPIs and I do know that the service has been under tremendous pressure, but I do have a Board Meeting shortly with PSPS and I will raise this question with them.

Question 4

Councillor Makinson-Sanders

Subject

Safeguards for grants of public money

Response by

Councillor Fry

Supplementary

Did you write the answer or was this provided by an officer?

Response

I am fully consulted and I have sight of every response, therefore it is a co-ordinated response and I am content with the answer provided.

Question 5

Councillor Horton

Subject

Grant of planning permission

Response by

Councillor Ashton

Supplementary

None

Question 6

Councillor Cunnington

Subject

Response to letter from a resident

Response by

Councillor Fry

Supplementary

With the amount of time it’s taken for you to answer the question, does this indicate that there are some discrepancies with the BID?

Response

ELDC only acts as financial managers for the BID and it is not directly involved.  I appreciate your concern and I advised you that a response is due next week.  The reply was provided within the current procedural timescales. 

Question 7

Councillor Cunnington

Subject

Legal proceedings

Response by

Councillor Fry

Supplementary

As far as I am aware the CEO and S151 are aware of conversations with the auditors and I don’t think that transparency has been provided.

Response

I’m conscious of your concerns but I stand by my answer.  The BID is being wound up and the matters around this are being dealt with.

Question 8

Councillor Makinson-Sanders

Subject

Invest East Lindsey and Kingfisher Caravan Park

Response by

Councillor Fry

Supplementary

None

Question 9

Councillor Leonard

Subject

Landscaping outside of the Hub

Response by

Councillor Leyland

Supplementary

How long will the building with boarded windows be outside of the Hub?

Response

We know there is a potential use and until that is confirmed we are reluctant to demolish until we are sure it’s not required which is the prudent thing to do.

Question 10

Councillor Leonard

Subject

Green credentials of 3G pitch

Response by

Councillor Marsh

Supplementary

Your response indicates residents around that proximity will not be consulted, certainly at LTC there is a great swell against it.  Can I be assured that they will be consulted?

Response

Yes, residents will have the opportunity to put their views forward as part of the planning process.

Question 11

Councillor Leonard

Subject

Consultancy arrangements – 3G Pitch

Response by

Councillor Marsh

Supplementary

My concern is that operatives within this Council are cost saving, so can I be assured that this practice will be stopped as these are community spaces.

Response

We follow procedures as required and not every consultant needs to visit each site, if it can be considered without by other means, but I can assure you we will look to ensure that any advice given to us is high quality and correct advice.

Question 12

Councillor Leonard

Subject

Cost of heating Louth Swimming Pool

Response by

Councillor Fry

Supplementary

I am concerned over the cost and also of repairs for this, at what point do we draw the line and say it’s enough?

Response

At the present time we have no plans to offset the costs on behalf of MV and they will utilise this from their reserves.

Question 13

Councillor Horton

Subject

Contact details

Response by

Councillor Leyland

Supplementary

I appreciate senior officers are often very busy.  With due respect, other officers may not be entirely in the loop.  As far as the IT sessions, I’ve never heard that we can contact via the Teams method.

Response

In respect of Teams, I use it quite often and it’s straightforward and a very good system.  I’d be happy to provide further information outside of the meeting and also pass to the officer who triages any enquiries.

Question 14

Councillor Horton

Subject

Increase in recycling following introduction of purple lid bins.

Response by

Councillor Foster

Supplementary

None

Question 15

Councillor Horton

Subject

Cost of IT for the Horncastle Hub/old equipment.

Response by

Councillor Leyland

Supplementary

None

Question 16

Councillor Makinson-Sanders

Subject

Towns Fund Schemes

Response by

Councillor Leyland

Supplementary

We only learnt about Members’ responsibilities and portfolios for something in Mablethorpe recently, have you had a communications course as well as Teams?

Response

Practically is the best way to engage regarding these projects and we are happy to provide information and will support the projects.