Public Speaking Time/ Open Session
A total period of 15 minutes is allocated for members of the public to make a statement(s) on any matter that falls within the remit of the Committee.
Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes, but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned, where there are a number of speakers
Minutes:
There were three members of the public present at the meeting who wished to speak. Each was offered a maximum of 5 minutes.
Regarding Item 11, a member of the public raised concerns about the time table for implementation of ceasing subsidies of selected services. He suggested that consideration needed to be given to the negative press the Council may receive by ceasing subsidies for chosen services on the 20 December 2012 during the Christmas period.
Regarding Item 9, two members of the public spoke seeking clarification about parts of alfresco licenses. Clarification was sought as to whether the 6 months license was for a continuous period or whether the license could be used intermittently. Clarification was also sought regarding disputes over ownership of land and how to establish whether soil under the pavement was owned by the Council.