Agenda item
TO RECEIVE ANY DEPUTATIONS OR PETITIONS
The deputations and petitions that have been received for presentation to the Council Meeting are set out in the attached agenda item 5.
Decision:
DEPUTATIONS
5.1.1 Deputation: Future of the Bethnal Green Centre
Mr. Roberto Foth addressed the meeting in support of the deputation.
DECISION
That the deputation be referred to the Corporate Director, Children’s Services for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Kevan Collins, Corporate Director, Children’s Services)
5.1.2 Deputation: Recognising and establishing a policy on Faith and Religion
Mr. Hussain addressed the meeting in support of the deputation.
DECISION
That the deputation be referred to the Assistant Chief Executive for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Michael Keating, Assistant Chief Executive)
5.1.3 Deputation: Island Homes Housing Association
Ms. Jenny Fisher addressed the meeting in support of the deputation.
DECISION
That the deputation be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Paul Evans, Corporate Director, Development and Renewal)
PETITIONS
5.2.1 Petition from Mr. Iqbal Hossain on traffic calming on Abbott Road
Mr. Iqbal Hossain addressed the meeting in support of the petition.
DECISION
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Communities, Localities and Culture for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Stephen Halsey, Corporate Director, Communities, Localities and Culture)
5.2.2 Petition re: management and regulation of community projects and premises in Stepney
Mr. Ali addressed the meeting in support of the meeting.
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, Corporate Director, Development and Renewal)
5.2.3 Petition re: Parking on the Crossways estate
Mr. George Bailey 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, Corporate Director, Development and Renewal)
Minutes:
DEPUTATIONS
5.1.1 Future of the Bethnal Green Centre
At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr. Roberto Foth addressed the meeting about the future of the Bethnal Green Centre as set out in the circulated deputation. A member of staff also addressed the meeting about the facilities available at the Centre.
Mr. Foth responded to questions by Members of the Council.
Councillor Clair Hawkins, Lead Member, Children’s Services then responded to the matters raised by the deputation.
RESOLVED
That the deputation be referred to the Corporate Director, Children’s Services for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
5.1.2 Recognising and establishing a policy on Faith and Religion
At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr. Hussain addressed the meeting in support of the deputation requesting a clear Council policy on religious activities and facilities.
Mr. Hussain responded to questions by Members of the Council.
Councillor Sirjaul Islam, Deputy Leader of the Council, then responded to the matters raised by the deputation.
RESOLVED
That the deputation be referred to the Assistant Chief Executive for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
5.1.3 Island Homes Housing Association
At the invitation of the Mayor, Ms Jenny Fisher addressed the meeting concerning the Island Homes Housing Association. Ms Fisher re-iterated the points made in the printed deputation and asked the Council to investigate and instigate a process of mediation.
Ms. Fisher responded to questions by Members of the Council.
Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member for Housing and Development, then responded to the matters raised by the deputation.
RESOLVED
That the deputation be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
PETITIONS
5.2.1 Traffic calming on Abbott Road, E14
At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr. Iqbal Hossain addressed the meeting in support of the petition requesting traffic calming and safety measures on Abbott Road, E14. He re-iterated the points raised in the written petition and asked when the Council would introduce a scheme to calm the traffic and help the residents to have a better quality of life.
Mr. Hossain responded to questions by Members of the Council.
Councillor Abdal Ullah, Lead Member for Cleaner, Safer, Greener, responded to the matters raised in Mr. Hossain’s petition.
RESOLVED
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Communities, Localities and Culture for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
5.2.2 Management and regulation of community projects and premises in Stepney
At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr. Ali and Mr Noor Uddin Ullah addressed the meeting in support of the petition.
During the presentation Councillor Helal Abbas raised a point of order in relation to the naming of individuals. The Service Head Democratic Services advised that an individual who was not a council officer or member could be named in the course of discussion but that incorrect or unsubstantiated comments must not be made about any person.
The petitioners raised a number of issues in relation to the management and regulation of the Shahjalal Mosque and Community Centre and asked the Council to carry out an audit and oversee the organisation’s AGM.
Mr. Ali and Mr Ullah responded to questions from Members of the Council.
Councillor Joshua Peck, Lead Member for Performance and Resources, responded to the matters raised in the petition and presentation.
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 Parking on the Crossways Estate
At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr. George Bailey addressed the meeting regarding the parking situation on the Crossways Estate. Mr Bailey stated that the Swan Housing Association had sold spaces to non-residents and requested that a sub-committee be set up to look into the issue.
Mr. Bailey responded to questions from Members of the Council.
Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member for Housing and Development, responded to the matters raised in the written petition.
RESOLVED
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
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