Minutes:
This item was a verbal update with the Cranbrook New Community Partners (the Consortium).
The following items were discussed:
Cllr Bloxham raised concerns over the recent power and water outage that had occurred following a leak on Younghayes Road leading to a large number of households and businesses being without power and water. It was noted that a temporary repair had been made and a generator erected on site to provide power. The Group felt that engagement and communication with local residents and businesses was poor and the consortium agreed that they would discuss the issues raised with energy providers Eon to ensure impacts during the ongoing repairs was minimised.
The Group raised further concerns around broadband connectivity in the Phase 1 development which had led to impacts to the doctors surgery and town council for a number of days. The Group were concerned that cabling and routers required upgrading and there had been a lack of investment and maintenance of existing services. The Group further expressed concern regarding the cost of broadband for Phase 1 residents and the consortium agreed that this and the issues raised would be investigated and an update provided at a future meeting.
The Group also raised issues with the Persimmon and Wimpey developments where roads had yet to be completed and there were a number of raised ironworks around the road network and works to complete sewer connections. The consortium confirmed that a programme of works was in place for Phase 2 and the current focus was on working with South West Water to see the completion of works to the sewers. The consortium further confirmed that the programme of works for Phase 2 & 3 would see the completion of sewers, street lights and finishing work to tarmac roads. The Chair requested that the Director of Place contacts SWW to discuss progressing works to the sewers.
The consortium advised the Group that works to provide six playparks was out to tender and it was hoped that contractors would be appointed in 2 weeks. The Group welcomed this update but it was felt that there was further work required around elements of the S106 agreement and a Deed of Variation to support this. The consortium agreed to arrange a meeting between Devon County Council and East Devon District Council to work towards achieving a successful outcome on elements of the S106 and Deed of Variation.
RESOLVED:
That the update is noted and the following actions were agreed:
1. Consortium - that they would discuss the issues raised with energy providers Eon to ensure impacts during the ongoing repairs was minimised.
2. Consortium – cost of broadband and impacts from having no broadband to be investigated and an update provided at a future meeting.
3. Director of Place – to arrange a meeting with South West Water to discuss the works required to complete the sewer work at Phase 2 & 3.
4. Consortium – to arrange a meeting with Devon County Council and East Devon County Council to progress the S106 and Deed of Variation.