Agenda item

The following members of the public have registered to make a statement:

·  Adam Reynolds – London Road Cycle Lane

·  Jacqui Hughes – Sort our Subway Group – Claverton Street Subway

Public Statements

Adam Reynolds made a statement regarding Bath Quays Bridge

A copy of the statement is attached to the minutes and is available on the Council’s minute book for this Panel.

The Chair stated that the statement and questions would be passed on to the Cabinet Member for Transport.

Anne Forrest made a statement regarding Claverton Street Subway. She stated that there is no safe pedestrian route into the city.

Richard Samuel made a statement regarding Air Quality which raised some questions. The Chair stated that he hoped the Panel would raise these points in debate (at minute number 146).

Note - before Mr Samuel made his statement, he declared that he was a candidate in the Walcot by-election and asked if he could still speak. The Chairman advised that he could speak on other matters but not in his capacity as a candidate. Mr Samuel confirmed he would not.

A copy of the statement is attached to the minutes and is available on the Council’s minute book for this Panel.

David Redgewell made a statement regarding Transport.

A copy of the statement is attached to the minutes and is available on the Council’s minute book for this Panel.

Regarding a query from Councillor Butters on the BTP (British Transport Police), Mr Redgewell explained that he understood the proposal was to relocate to Swindon station. Councillor Hale stated that he shared concerns about the effective lack of policing of the area. Councillor Romero stated that she will take these points to the PCC Panel. The Cabinet member stated that the administration has been disturbed by the decision made regarding the police without consultation. He added that the new Headquarters in Bath is not fit for purpose and assured the Panel that this is a major issue for the administration. Councillor Hale asked that the Cabinet member raise these concerns at every opportunity. The Chair noted that the Cabinet members agreed and it was accepted that this issue (British Transport Police) be added to the Panel work plan.

Andy Halliday made a statement regarding Bath Central Library. He stated that use of the integrated One Stop Shop and Library in Keynsham is totally different to the Podium usage and that facilities in Bath are on one floor where people feel safe and welcome.

The Chair asked what the difference would be if the Library moved to Lewis House. Mr Halliday explained that there would be a reduction of books, children’s space, access to reference books, access to reserve stock. There would also be the loss of the city centre location, single floor facility and close car parking. There was some discussion about how a change in parking facilities would affect usage.

Gillian Risbridger made a statement regarding Air Quality Action Plan. A copy of the statement is attached to the minutes and is available on the Council’s minute book for this Panel.

Caroline Ambrose made a statement regarding Bath Central Library size.

A copy of the statement is attached to the minutes and is available on the Council’s minute book for this Panel.

Annie Kilvington made a statement regarding Air Quality. A copy of the statement is attached to the minutes and is available on the Council’s minute book for this Panel.

Sian James made a statement regarding Air Quality.

Dr Jacqui Hughes – SOS Group made a statement regarding SOS (Sort our Subway) Claverton Street Subway.

A copy of the statement is attached to the minutes and is available on the Council’s minute book for this Panel.

Public Questions

The Chair referred to the circulated list of questions from members of the public and the answers provided. A copy of this document is attached to the minutes and available on the Council’s minute book.

Questions were received from:

Fiona Powell

Mark Magri-Overend

Sian James