Agenda item
TO RECEIVE ANY DEPUTATIONS OR PETITIONS
The deputations and petitions received for presentation to the Council Meeting are set out in the attached agenda item 5.
Decision:
DEPUTATIONS
There were no deputations at this meeting.
PETITIONS
The meeting agreed to suspend Procedure Rule 19.1 to allow for an additional petition, on the same matter as one of the petitions listed on the agenda, to be heard at the meeting. This additional petition was taken at item 5.2.4 below.
5.2.1 Petition re: Land south of Rainhill Way
Ms. Clare O’Riordan addressed the meeting in support of the petition.
DECISION
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Paul Evans, Interim Corporate Director, Development and Renewal)
5.2.2 Petition re: Crossrail
Mr. Muhammed Haque addressed the meeting in support of the petition.
DECISION
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Paul Evans, Interim Corporate Director, Development and Renewal)
5.2.3 Petition re: 73 Bishops Way, E2
Mr. Shanur Miah addressed the meeting in support of the petition.
DECISION
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director Development & Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Paul Evans, Interim Corporate Director Development & Renewal)
5.2.4 Petition re: 73 Bishops Way, E2
Mr. Mohammed Shah addressed the meeting in support of the petition.
DECISION
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director Development & Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Paul Evans, Interim Corporate Director Development & Renewal)
Minutes:
DEPUTATIONS
There were no deputations at this meeting.
PETITIONS
Councillor Lutfur Rahman, Leader of the Council, MOVED and Councillor Stephanie Eaton SECONDED - “That under Procedure Rule 14.1.4, the Council agree to suspend Rule 19.1 to enable an additional petition on 73 Bishops Way to be heard.”
The procedural motion was put to the vote and was agreed. The additional petition was taken at item 5.2.4.
5.2.1 Petition re: Land south of Rainhill Way
At the invitation of the Mayor, Ms. Clare O’Riordan addressed the meeting in support of the petition concerning land south of Rainhill Way. She re-iterated the points raised in the written petition and asked when the land would be returned to its previous condition before the planning breach was made.
Ms. O’Riordan responded to questions from Members of the Council.
Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member for Housing and Development responded to the matters raised in Ms. O’Riordan’s petition. As part of the regeneration of the estate, Swan Housing Association would be converting the site into usable open space for the benefit of the community. Councillor Francis had been assured by senior officers at Swan Housing that there was no intention on the Housing Association’s part to avoid its obligations. However in view of the points raised in the petition, Councillor Francis undertook to contact the petitioners and arrange to visit the site.
RESOLVED
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
5.2.2 Petition re: Crossrail
At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr. Muhammed Haque addressed the meeting in support of the petition from the Khoodeelaar! Campaign regarding Crossrail. He re-iterated the points raised in the written petition.
Mr. Haque responsed to questions from Members of the Council.
Councillor Marc Francis, the Lead Member for Housing and Development, responded to matters raised in the petition. Tower Hamlets had played an active role in the scrutiny of the Crossrail Act which became law on 22 July 2008, and had kept the local community informed of developments throughout. The Council had consistently supported the principle of Crossrail because of the economic and transport benefits it would bring to the borough but this support was always subject to the construction of stations at the Isle of Dogs and Whitechapel, and to minimising the environmental and any other adverse impacts of the construction work. Councillor Francis outlined a number of the significant achievements in this regard including Crossrail’s review of its tunnelling strategy.
RESOLVED
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
5.2.3 Petition re: 73 Bishops Way, E2
At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr. Shanur Miah addressed the meeting in support of the petition from the London Muslim Heritage Centre regarding 73 Bishops Way, E2.
Mr. Miah responded to questions by Members of the Council.
It was AGREED that the additional petition 5.2.4 would be heard before the Lead Member replied.
5.2.4 Petition re: 73 Bishops Way, E2
At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr. Mohammed Shah addressed the meeting in support of the petition from Bethnal Green North Community Focus regarding 73 Bishops Way, E2.
Mr. Shah responded to questions raised by Members of the Council.
Councillor Joshua Peck, Lead Member for Resources and Performance, responded to the matters raised in both petitions regarding 73 Bishops Way. Councillor Peck thanked each of the organisations for their petition and commented on the valuable work that they had outlined for the benefit of the community. The Council was currently exploring options for the future use of the building in question and a report would come to the Cabinet for a decision at the appropriate time.
RESOLVED
That the petitions 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 each be referred to the Corporate Director Development & Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
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