Summary of table discussions: Brief feedback from each of the tables on what were the priorities and issues identified
Minutes:
Q. New proposed developments in Coldharbour/Thames Way will take traffic right through residential accommodation?
A. New junction for A2 is supposed to serve new station. Need to maximise river and rail capabilities. Kimberly Clarke are interested in that and the more that can be done to take traffic off roads the better. Each application will b e looked at carefully in terms of implications for putting traffic onto the road, particularly heavy traffic.
Q. There was talk about improving or re-locating Rosherville School but no further mention.
A. KCC withdrew their requirement for a new school in that area. Cllr Christie expressed disappointment that the Area Education Officer had not been communicating with the Head or Governors and would make sure they contact them.
Q. Commuting issue?
A. We are trying to encourage people to work and live locally and draw back some of the commuting.
Q. Access to Northfleet Embankment. How are people without cars going to access facilities?
A. Integration is an important issue. There is more scope to do that on the western side. Issues around shared facilities, improved access and walkways, shared green space, trying to ensure the new is not separate from the old. Need to ensure benefits for existing communities.
Flats: In terms of the market we know family provision needs to be made and it is very much a live debate and there has been negotiation in terms of the North West for a move in that direction.
Ebbsfleet is a key priority in terms of employment at the moment.
Arriva Garage, Northfleet – Had an application in for housing some years ago and enquired about re-locating to the land where the new Police Station has now been built but were told it was not suitable for a bus garage. It is crying out to move because it has been expanded. There is a lot of concern with residents about the noise and pollution and it is time they were moved. Simon Hookway to check whether they have made representation on the Local Development Framework.
Who is responsible for enforcement of lorries as it is not working?
Information needs to be fed back to the Highways Authorities and the Police. It could be an issue we could take up with the businesses involved as they should be using specific routes.
What is happening about re-locating the Football Ground? There is a long list of people locally looking at sites to relocate. The way to do that is through the Local Development Framework.
Table 1 issues