Planning, Leisure & Environment March 2024

11 Mar 2024 - 18:00

Location
Parish Office

Public Questions:

1. Resident referred to Item 2, Parish Meeting, and suggested that it be held at the West Swindon Library or at Freshbrook Community Centre Cllrs advised it may not be open in time.

2. Resident suggested that funding for the Community Growing Project be taken from the Backlands reserve pot and also suggested that any growing space be fenced.

3. Resident suggested that bleed kits could be given to Tescos as they have existing defibrillators and pubs such as the Windmill at Freshbrook village centre.

4. Resident indicated that he represented 17 neighbours from Russley Close who are not happy with the consultation process initiated by the Parish Council. Resident asked that questions posed by email be considered properly and not dismissed.

5. Resident asked that consultation process be amended to enable residents to have a better understanding of what is proposed and how it would work.

6. Resident alleged that the changes would constitute change of use as it is used as a wildlife corridor, children’s play and the also prone to flooding.

7. Resident indicated that Cllr Mary Martin had indicated that this space could not be used for any other means.

8. Resident reported that this green space was a safe place for children to play and dog walkers without crossing roads..

9. Resident asked who had expressed interest in this scheme, when did a survey take place. Planning, Leisure & Environment Committee Monday 11th March 2024 872

10. Resident asked for clarity on terms of use and governance.

11. Resident asked for how litter and rubbish will be managed.

12. Residents agreed that there will be parking issues.

13. Resident reported that there was a huge rat problem in this area that has caused issues repeatedly in the past.

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