WRITTEN QUESTIONS

 

A period of not more than fifteen minutes shall be allowed at each ordinary meeting for questions submitted by Members.

 

The question will be answered without discussion. The person who asked the question may ask one relevant supplementary question, which shall be put and answered without discussion. The person to whom a question, or supplementary question, has been put may decline to answer it. 

 

The following written question has been received from a Member:

 

(1)      Councillor Fishleigh

 

Land East of Marine Gate and the Gasworks

A small plot of council-owned land in Roedean to the east of Marine Gate and the Gasworks has been identified for disposal. There are various covenants on the land restricting development to 16 homes no more than 30 ft high and preserving access rights and footpaths. 16 homes that sell for multi-millions will do nothing to solve the city’s housing crisis.

Please would the council consider keeping this land and using it for a development that we can all be proud of, for example, truly eco-homes for low-income residents?