Issue - meetings

The following Questions were received:

1.    Spencers Mews Estate – Question from Councillor Adrian Owens

"The Spencers Mews estate, off Spencers Lane in Skelmersdale, has a number of properties which, since their construction almost two years ago, have remained empty and become known as a ghost estate.

Over the past couple of weeks, storm damage, as well as possible theft and vandalism to the properties has been noted by nearby local residents.

What measures will the Council adopt to:

a.      ensure the site is secured

b.      ensure the occupancy of these empty properties in the near future."

2.    Councillor ICT Devices – Question from Councillor Adrian Owens

"How many of each of the following device types funded by the taxpayer are currently provided to Borough councillors?

a.    laptop computers,

b.    tablet devices,

c.    mobile phones

What is the total purchase cost of the following device types funded by the taxpayer and currently provided to Borough councillors?

a.    laptop computers,

b.    tablet devices,

c.    mobile phones "

3.    Deep clean of Ormskirk Town Centre – Question from Councillor Kate Mitchell

"At the Council meeting on 27^th February 2019, approval was given to spend £5000 on the purchase of a pressure washer and water bowser for use in deep cleaning in the borough.  By what date does the Council plan to give Ormskirk Town Centre a 'deep clean' with the pressure washer and bowser that was purchased last summer in July 2019?"

The Leader advised that the responses to the questions would be provided following the meeting and published on the Council's website.