Issue - meetings

Stephen Fitzgerald, Interim Head of Corporate Resources, introduced the report which presented two new projects proposed to be added to the Capital Programme and Revenue Projects for 2022/23and updates to The Orchards Improved Toilet Provision Project.

The Leader said that East Grinstead Members will be pleased to see Swan Mead coming forward and believed that it was an important step for the Council to improve its temporary accommodation provision as well as improving a site that has been vacant for a while.

The Deputy Leader commented that the work at the Bedelands Gypsy and Traveller Site needs to be done and that the Swan Mead building has been very tired and needs improvement. He added that Swan Mead is in a good location and that temporary accommodation is very much needed.

The Cabinet Member for Community stated he was  pleased to see Swan Mead coming forward which is ideally located in the town centre and would be convenient for those who need temporary accommodation. He hoped that good construction in the area would lead to a small regeneration in the road with the focus on Swan Mead.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services expressed delight to see improved toilet provision at The Orchards on the agenda and that the Council has committed to making Haywards Heath more accessible for residents. She said it was important to provide temporary toilets in the area while the work is completed and that she was happy to see the work will be completed by November 2022.

RESOLVED

Cabinet considered the projects and to recommended to Council for approval:

(i)           the variations to the Capital Programme and Revenue Projects 2022/23 contained in paragraph 17 in accordance with the Council’s Financial Procedure rule B3.