To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11
Minutes:
Q1 Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council:-
Will the Leader of Council take this opportunity to rule out a Leeds "congestion charge"?
The Leader of Council replied.
Q2 Councillor Cleasby to the Executive Member (Regeneration Transport and Planning):-
Could the executive member for transport please advise council of the level of usage of the new Apperley Bridge and Kirkstall Forge stations?
The Executive Member (Regeneration Transport and Planning) replied.
Q3 Councillor Ritchie to the Leader of Council :-
Can the Leader of the Council update Members on proposals for the Olympic Homecoming event?
The Leader of Council replied.
Q4 Councillor D Blackburn to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability):-
Could the Executive Member for Environment and Sustainability tell me what procedures, if any, are in place for dealing with side waste that is left by refuse collection crews?
The Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability) replied.
Q5 Councillor Maqsood to the Executive Member (Children and Families):-
Would the Executive Member care to comment on the Government’s vision for school improvement and standards?
The Executive Member (Children and Families) replied.
Q6 Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Communities):-
Will the Executive Board Member for Communities inform Council how many older people are currently on a waiting list for sheltered or independent living accommodation in Leeds?
The Executive Member (Communities) replied.
Q7 Councillor J Bentley to the Executive Member (Children and Families):-
Could the executive member please confirm her support for the expansion of St Chad’s school in my ward on to lands covered by fields in trust?
The Executive Member (Children and Families) replied.
Q8 Councillor Harland to the Executive Member (Communities):-
Can the Executive Member offer her support to the WASPI campaign to bring in transitional arrangements to support women negatively affected by state pension equalisation?
The Executive Member (Communities) 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:-
Q9 Councillor A Blackburn to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability)
Q10 Councillor Arif to the Executive Member (for Employment, Enterprise and Opportunity)
Q11 Councillor C Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q12 Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Communities).
Q13 Councillor C Gruen to the Executive Member (Regeneration Transport and Planning).
Q14 Councillor Gettings to the Executive Member (Children and Families).
Q15 Councillor Jarosz to the Executive Member (Health, Wellbeing and Adults).
Q16 Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Children and Families).
Q17 Councillor J Bentley to the Executive Member (Regeneration Transport and Planning).
Q18 Councillor M Dobson to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q19 Councillor D Blackburn to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q20 Councillor Smart to the Executive Member (Children and Families).
Q21 Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council.
Q22 Councillor J Bentley to the Executive Member (Regeneration Transport and Planning).
Q23 Councillor C Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q24 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Resources & Strategy).
Q25 Councillor R Stephenson to the Leader of Council.
Q26 Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q27 Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Regeneration Transport and Planning).
Q28 Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council.
Q29 Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Regeneration Transport and Planning).
Q30 Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Communities).
Q31 Councillor Collins to the Leader of Council.