Agenda item

The document contains brief updates on statements of progress made on issues raised at previous meetings.  The Committee is asked to note the report.

9.1     The Committee considered the progress statement on matters

arising from previous meetings (copy appended to the signed minutes).

9.2     Mr Burrett gave reassurance to the attendees that the Woodlands Meed scheme was going ahead and that the budget had been allocated.  The September 2021 target remained.

9.3     The Chair of Governors welcomed the reassurance and reported they were pleased with the chosen architect as they had SEND experience.  Concerns were raised with the contractor appointment and concerns that the SCAPE framework had been withdrawn.  The Chair also queried when the planning application would be made and if renewable energy was being considered.

9.4     Mr Dillon reported that he would be happy to meet with the school and the governors to give a detailed response to the questions that had been submitted by the Chair of Governors.  The design work was currently being costed.  When this was agreed the next stage of the works would continue.  Assurance was given that energy requirements would be fulfilled.

9.5     The public felt that the local members should be involved more in the discussions and it was ultimately agreed that Mrs Jones should attend the project meetings.  It was felt this practice may be good for other County Council projects.

9.6     The Committee agreed that its role was to facilitate and ensure that information flowed appropriately.  The Chair of Governors agreed to keep the Committee up to date on issues.

9.7     The Chairman reiterated his commitment to keep the school on the Progress Statement until the school was complete.

9.8     A resident queried the breadth of classes and governor arrangements for the Haywards Heath Sixth Form.  – Mr Olway confirmed that this would be a matter for Chichester College.

9.9     Mr Speller talked through the highways elements of the Progress Statement and reported that the Annual Delivery Programme for the Mid Sussex area had been included which represented a wish list for the area.

9.10   The Committee made comments including those that follow.

•     Requested an update on the Burgess Hill Business Park.  – Mr Speller explained that the signage scheme for the park was previously considered as part of a transport study.  This may be considered in the future.

•     Queried the plans for the pedestrian crossing near the Burgess Hill Girls School.  – Mr Speller reported that officers were considering a wider area to improve pedestrian safety.

•     Asked about the speed calming project in Queens Road, and that the junction with Mill Road required attention.  – Mr Speller agreed to share scheme details which showed the widening plan to help with this.

•     Sought clarity on the time scales for the pre-advertisement Traffic Regulation Orders.  – Mr Speller reported that the final drawings were due to be handed to the legal team by the end of July.

•     Commented on Section 278 agreements and how local members could be involved in the process.  It was reported that the Cabinet Member for Safer, Stronger Communities would be discussing the issue with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure.

9.11   Resolved – That the Progress Statement be noted.