Issue - decisions

Question 1

Cllr David Harrison asked the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Regulatory Services about the number of complaints received by NFDC relating to operations at Eling Wharf, Totton, since Associated British Ports took ownership of the site and whether they had increased.  The Portfolio Holder reported that in 2015/16 two complaints had been received relating to dust issues. In 2017 two complaints regarding noise from the site had been received and these had been discussed with the previous land owner.  In 2018, to date four complaints had been received.  ABP had met officers on site, in an endeavour to resolve the issues and they were looking to relocate some of their tenants away from the residential area.

Question 2

Cllr Mark Steele asked Cllr Jill Cleary, Portfolio Holder for Housing Services about the number of households/families in B&B accommodation offered alternative temporary accommodation since 1^st April 2018 when the Homelessness Reduction Act had come into force.  The Portfolio Holder said that between 1 April to 31 August 2018, 74 households had been accommodated into emergency accommodation from a total of 909 approaches for assistance.  39 households had been moved on to suitable accommodation.  On 31 August, 35 households remained in emergency accommodation, with alternative accommodation secured for 7 of these households.  Plans to accommodate the remaining 28 were being worked through.

Question 3 

Cllr Steve Clarke asked Cllr Diane Andrews, Portfolio Holder for Community Affairs, aboutanti-social activity around the recreation ground in New Milton and the fact that trees may have affected full efficiency and use of CCTV.  He highlighted the need for a reporting procedure for early action in these circumstances.  The Portfolio Holder reported that the control room staff did monitor issues with foliage obstructing cameras.  Trees changed throughout the year and were sometimes problematic for all CCTV systems. 

A CCTV Partnership Agreement with Town and Parish Councils had been drafted and distributed.  The agreement sought to encourage communication.  It was hoped that Town and Parish Councils would continue to assist with tree issues on their land.  Regular meetings would be held.  The Portfolio Holder invited Cllr Clarke to visit the CCTV control room.

Cllr Clarke asked a supplementary question regarding the proposals for mobile CCTV cameras.  The Portfolio Holder reported that the matter was progressing and that appropriate systems were being explored.