To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11
Minutes:
Q1 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Personnel):-
Can the Executive member with responsibility for Planning please confirm that he is now willing to look again at the interim PAS release housing policy brought forward by his administration in the light of recent events?
The Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Personnel) replied.
Q2 Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Transport and the Economy):-
Could the Executive Board member for Transport & the Economy explain what criteria are being used for identifying the next wave of Street Lights to be switched off overnight and how much has been saved so far as a result of the first phase being implemented?
The Executive Member (Transport and the Economy) replied.
Q3 Councillor J McKenna to the Executive Member (Transport and the Economy):-
Would the Executive Member please update Council on the progress made on both the Kirkgate Market Management Board proposals and the £12.3m refurbishment plans for the Market?
The Executive Member (Transport and the Economy) replied.
Q4 Councillor S McKenna to the Executive Member (Digital and Creative Technologies, Culture and Skills):-
With the Tour de France Grand Départ taking place this weekend, can the Executive Member responsible tell us; are we ready and what can we expect?
The Executive Member (Digital and Creative Technologies, Culture and Skills) replied.
Q5 Councillor Lamb to the Executive Member (Children and Families):-
Does the Executive Board Member for Children and Families agree with me that the recent figures, both nationally and locally, on young people not in education, employment or training are a positive sign for the UK economy?
The Executive Member (Children and Families) replied.
Q6 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Cleaner,Stronger and Safer Communities):-
Is the Executive Board member for Cleaner, Stronger and Safer Communities committed to maintaining the safety and personal security of old people in their own homes?
The Executive Member (Cleaner,Stronger and Safer Communities) replied.
Q7 Councillor Cummins to the Executive Member (Adult Social Care):-
Please could the Executive Member for Adult Social Care update council on the Care Bill Implementation Grant?
The Executive Member (Adult Social Care) replied.
Q8 Councillor Selby to the Chair of the Combined Authority Transport Committee:-
Could the Chair of the Combined Authority Transport Committee provide his view on the Chancellor’s recent announcement regarding HS3?
The Chair of the Combined Authority Transport Committee replied.
Q9 Councillor Wadsworth to the Executive Member (Transport and the Economy):-
Could the Executive Board Member responsible for street lighting update Council on the part-night street light switch off programme and the amount of savings made to date?
The Executive Member (Transport and the Economy) 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 Lay to the Executive Member (Transport and the Economy):-
Q11 Councillor Dawson to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Personnel).
Q12 Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Digital and Creative Technologies, Culture and Skills ).
Q13 Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Transport and the Economy).
Q14 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Cleaner,Stronger and Safer Communities).
Q15 Councillor Lay to the Executive Member (Health and Wellbeing).
Q16 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Transport and the Economy).
Q17 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Transport and the Economy).
Q18 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Cleaner,Stronger and Safer Communities).
Q19 Councillor Lay to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Personnel).
Q20 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Cleaner,Stronger and Safer Communities).
Q21 Councillor Lay to the Executive Member (Cleaner,Stronger and Safer Communities).
Q22 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Adult Social Care).
Q23 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Cleaner,Stronger and Safer Communities).
Q24 Councillor G Latty to the Leader of Council.
Q25 Councillor Cohen to the Executive Member (Digital and Creative Technologies, Culture and Skills).