Question 1

Councillor Robert Watson

Subject

Issue of sand on Sutton on Sea Promenade and Foreshore

Response by

Councillor Martin Foster, Portfolio Holder for Operational Services

Supplementary

There are still some areas that are difficult to get the equipment into, and access is particularly difficult for wheeled transport.  Can you give me a guarantee that these areas will be accessible for all users by the start of the tourist season?

Response

We had some really bad storms in October and November 2024 whereby a lot of sand was deposited on the promenade.  Our teams have been working hard and we are evaluating new heavy-duty equipment to cope with this and that can also operate safely during the summer months.  There will also be a new Pride Team 2 initiated and the operatives will be looking after the sand clearance.  We are hoping to get this piece of equipment by Easter.

Question 2

Councillor Travis Hesketh

Subject

Claim for costs on GDF project

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 3

Councillor Robert Watson

Subject

Litter on roadside verges

Response by

Councillor Martin Foster, Portfolio Holder for Operational Services

Supplementary

I welcome the investment in the second Pride Team.  How are roads assessed for litter picking needs?

Response

Over many years of operation, we are aware where the problem areas are, particularly with regards to leaves.  At those times of year, we send out our operatives with the road sweepers.  We take calls readily alerting us to specific areas that we may have missed.  We have just purchased two new roadside sweepers and they will be operating through the autumn months and we will react to reported areas.

Question 4

Councillor Travis Hesketh

Subject

Invitation to start GDF project

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 5

Councillor Jill Makinson-Sanders

Subject

Protection for chalk streams

Response by

Councillor Tom Ashton, Portfolio Holder for Planning

Supplementary

I wasn’t aware of the draft Water (Special Measures) Bill, so please can I be kept updated on the progress of this?

Response

I am more than happy to monitor that and to provide assurance, this is part of the Local Plan process and we will do everything we can to make sure these protections are included in that process.

Question 6

Councillor Jill Makinson-Sanders

Subject

Outsourcing of waste services

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 7

Councillor Travis Hesketh

Subject

Nuclear reactors on Lincolnshire coastline

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

Will you show leadership again Leader please, and reject any idea or notion of nuclear reactors on the ELDC coastline, yes or no?

Response

The reality is that we don’t fully understand energy needs and this is a challenge we face across East Lindsey that there is a deficit of energy provision.  We now have the prospect of pylons coming through the district and we will need to work very closely with our LCC colleagues and consider all things put before us.  Government policy is where it is now in terms of nuclear energy and various political parties have also indicated that they would support nuclear energy.  We will have to deal with what comes our way and understand what it is before we make any judgement on this. 

Question 8

Councillor Daniel Simpson

Subject

Proposals for Local Government Re-organisation (LGR)

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 9

Councillor Daniel Simpson

Subject

Council’s view on developing LGR proposals

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 10

Councillor Daniel Simpson

Subject

Member and staff consultation on LGR

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 11

Councillor Daniel Simpson

Subject

Updates regarding devolution

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 12

Councillor Daniel Simpson

Subject

Handling and disposal of assets ref. devolution

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 13

Councillor Daniel Simpson

Subject

Ward Member consultation for Asset of Community Value

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

Why is there not a more formal active consultation with Members and can we arrange in future for more positive engagement in their ward for an Asset of Community Value application?

Response

I am happy to look at this.

Question 14

Councillor Daniel Simpson

Subject

Decision making process for an Asset of Community Value

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

What level are the officers who make the decision about whether to list an asset, and again I highlight the need for more consultation?

Response

This is a process that has been in place for a very long time.  I will seek clarity on this and provide you with more information.

Question 15

Councillor George Horton

Subject

Progression of equalisation of pay

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None

Question 16

Councillor George Horton

Subject

Increase in green waste charges

Response by

Councillor Martin Foster, Portfolio Holder for Operational Services

Supplementary

None

Question 17

Councillor George Horton

Subject

Sport England Grant – increasing activity

Response by

Councillor Graham Marsh, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, Leisure and Culture and Carbon Reduction

Supplementary

None

Question 18

Councillor Jill Makinson-Sanders

Subject

District Councillors’ involvement in Vital and Viable

Response by

Councillor Adam Grist, Portfolio Holder for Market Towns and Rural Economy

Supplementary

None

Question 19

Councillor George Horton

Subject

Councillor Allowances

Response by

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Affairs

Supplementary

None