Issue - meetings

(i) Public Statements

(ii) Public Questions

There were no public statements, questions or petitions on this occasion.

(i) Public Statements

(ii) Public Questions

There were no public statements, questions or petitions on this occasion.

(i) Public Statements

(ii) Public Questions

There were no public statements or public questions on this occasion.

Petition

The Council had received a petition from the Corby Hackney Owners Association (CHOA) relating to proposals currently under consideration by the Council in relation to Hackney Carriage fares. The proposal under consideration was due to be determined later in the year by the Executive.

The petition had been submitted under the Council’s Petition Scheme and contained in excess of 1,500 signatories therefore meeting the criteria to trigger a debate at Full Council.

The Chair invited Mr Rielly on behalf of the CHOA to address Council. Mr Rielly was proposing that the there should be separate zone increases for the next 12 months which would allow for “proper” consultation and save their customers from a “huge” increase. Mr Rielly stated that CHOA were looking for a moderate increase but felt that the harmonisation option at a higher rate would have a negative impact on their business and on their customers.

Several members expressed sympathy with the sentiments in the petition and suggested that the Executive consider the points made by the CHOA and other Hackney Carriage owners prior to making a final decision.

Councillor David Brackenbury thanked Mr Rielly for his address to Council and confirmed that all consultation responses would be taken into account. Council noted that the views of the Licensing and Appeals Committee would be considered following its meeting on 9^th August 2022. The Executive would consider all responses received in reaching a final determination on this matter.

It was agreed to note the petition and refer to the Executive for consideration.

(i) Public Statements

(ii) Public Questions

Public Statements

Mr Blissett, a local resident, addressed Council with regard to the motion submitted relating to the funding bid for the proposed development of a traveller’s stopping site near Rothwell. Mr Blissett urged councillors to support the motion. The Chair thanked Mr Blissett for his contribution.

Public Questions

There were no public questions on this occasion.

(i) Public Statements

(ii) Public Questions

Public Statements

There were no public statements on this occasion.

Public Questions

A question had been submitted by a member of the public, Mr Renda, which related to seeking the removal of the bus gate at a junction in Wellingborough Town Centre. Councillor Graham Lawman (Executive Member) provided a response, in which he indicated that there was no current intention to review the arrangements in place and that he hoped drivers would comply with the restrictions which were for the benefit of the wider community.

The Chair thanked Mr Renda and Councillor Lawman for their respective contributions.

(i) Public Statements

(ii) Public Questions

Public Statements

Any public statements received by the deadline had been circulated to Members.

Public Questions

There were no public questions on this occasion.