Agenda item - EDB Budget

39.1    The chair opened up the discussion to members of the panel.

39.2    Residents had the following statements, concerns and enquiries:

·         It was noted that overheads are due to increase over the ensuing years, clarification on the anticipated spend of £401,000 was sought

·         It was noted that areas that do not have a highly organised resident association can become a cause for concern

·         It was stated that the budget had been previously used for illegitimate maintenance, however it was good that community projects had taken precedence

·         A resident was concerned that that the subsequent implementation period following a successful bid stated the implementation period of the program and ensuing works was too long

39.3    The Chair enquired the panel’s satisfaction with EDB and further requested clarification if discretion had previously been made to apply EDB bids on highways land

39.3    Officers responded to resident’s statements, concerns and enquiries with the following:

·         Will follow up with resident regarding the slow implementation of bids

·         It is possible to see if bids can be used on highways as well as housing land.