To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.
Minutes:
Q1 Councillor Wood to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services):-
Given the importance of the Little London, Beeston Hill and Holbeck PFI scheme, and the numerous changes to the scope and finances considered by Executive Board over the last year, would the Executive Member care to comment on the finances and affordability of the scheme, and indicate whether it is on course to be delivered on time and on budget?
The Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services) replied.
Q2 Councillor J Bentley to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy):-
Could the Executive Board Member for Development and the Economy inform Council whether the West Park Centre is safe?
The Executive Member (Development and the Economy) replied.
Q3 Councillor Towler to the Leader of Council:-
Does the Leader of the Council agree with Birmingham City Council that the scale of future financial challenges will change the landscape of local government nationally?
The Leader of Council replied.
Q4 Councillor D Blackburn to the Executive Member (Environment):-
Bearing in mind that the Wrap-Up Leeds scheme has now reached its end, could the Executive Member tell me how many properties have benefited from work under the scheme?
The Executive Member (Environment) replied.
Q5 Councillor Harington to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills):-
Does the Executive Member for Leisure & Skills share my enthusiasm and excitement about the potential of Leeds being able to play its part in a regional stage of the 2014 Tour de France, and does he agree that this will bring massive benefits to the city?
The Executive Member (Leisure and Skills) replied.
Q6 Councillor G Wilkinson to the Executive Member (Children’s Services):-
Will the Executive Board Member for Children’s Services please tell me why I was the only Opposition Group Member to be interviewed by the consultant engaged to look into the provision of Youth Services in Leeds?
The Executive Member (Children’s Services) replied.
Q7 Councillor Golton to the Leader of Council :-
Does the Leader of Council agree with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government’s drive for transparency?
The Leader of Council replied.
Q8 Councillor Maqsood to the Executive Member (Adult Social Care):-
Can the Executive Member for Adult Social Care provide an update on work with private sector partners in the city to improve corporate social responsibility?
The Executive Member (Adult Social Care) replied.
Q9 Councillor R Finnigan to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills):-
Is the Executive Member for Leisure and Skills aware of any bogus event which was attached to the Morley Literature Festival and which may have involved the city Council’s library service as an unwitting and innocent accomplice.
The Executive Member (Leisure and Skills) replied.
At the conclusion of question time, the following questions remained unanswered and it was noted that, under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 11.6, written answers would be sent to each Member of Council:-
Q10 Councillor M Harland to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q11 Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Adult Social Care).
Q12 Councillor Lay to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services).
Q13 Councillor Ingham to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services).
Q14 Councillor Charlwood to the Executive Member (Children’s Services).
Q15 Councillor Lamb to the Executive Member (Children’s Services).
Q16 Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services).
Q17 Councillor Dunn to the Executive Member (South (Outer) Area Committee Chair).
Q18 Councillor Iqbal to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q19 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services).
Q20 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Children’s Services).
Q21 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q22 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q23 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q24 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q25 Councillor J Blake to the Executive Member (Children’s Services).
Q26 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q27 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services).
Q28 Councillor Marjoram to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services).