Lib Dems Question WD Council Green-Labour Administration
At tonight's meeting of Warwick District Council local Liberal Democrat asked the Green Party-Labour administration about:
1) why has launch of the new £276,000 Agile Applications planning IT system been delayed until February 2027 and does this spending still make sense given Local Government Reorganisation coming in April 2028? The answers were that the project was bigger than first thought and the administration still thinks it worth going ahead;
2) how will the Green Party-Labour administration Portfolio Holders keep councillors informed of issues and actions in their portfolio areas prior to the next Council meeting on 30th September? Several Portfolio Holders were absent from tonight's meeting and none had produced written statements in advance. The answer was that the administration will think about what can be done.
3) why, in the financial year 2025/26, was only 1/3rd of the £220,000 Warm Homes Grant Fund spent despite the Cost of Living crisis facing many residents and what's being done to increase use of the fund? The relevant Portfolio Holder was not present to answer, but a colleague said he'd find out what was happening.
4) whether the Green Party-Labour administration is aware the September 2021 planning decision for the Abbey Fields swimming pools required the Abbey Fields tennis courts to be restored within three months of the completion of the new pools? The answer was it seems not and the Council Leader said that their plan to bring forward in September 2026 a report about the way forward for the courts is now likely to be in October 2026.
5) what plans the administration has to ensure Town & Parish Councils are fully briefed by the District Council about new planning procedures coming into effect in October 2026? The answer was something will be arranged, but no details were given.
6) by separate email yesterday we've asked what's being done to reduce the fire risk of the long grass at the old 6th Form site on Rouncil Lane which is owned by Warwick District Council and has been left empty for the past 3 years? The answer from the administration was they'll get back to us.
The full meeting can be watched at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4DE3GFXauo&t=4420s