To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.
Minutes:
Q1 In accordance with Councillor Procedure Rule 11.1(c) Councillor John Procter to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy):-
Will the Executive Member for Resources and Strategy now confirm that the £4.8m loan given by the LEP and held by Leeds City Council for the Arena Hotel scheme has now been lost?
In accordance with Council procedure rule 11.3 (b) the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning)replied.
Q2 Councillor J Bentley to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy):-
Would the Executive Member inform Council of the extent of its exposure to the commercial property sector and what independent advice has been taken to assess the risk of these investments?
The Executive Member (Resources and Strategy) replied.
Q3 Councillor Selby to the Leader of Council :-
Please will the Leader of Council update members on the city’s bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2023?
The Leader of Councilreplied.
Q4 Councillor D Blackburn to the Chair of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee:-
Does the Chair of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee agree that the only way the West Yorkshire Bus Strategy will be successful is for the operators here in Leeds and throughout West Yorkshire to actually deliver improvements, rather than just making promises?
The Chair of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee replied.
Q5 Councillor Towler to the Executive Member (Children and Families):-
Would the Executive Member for Children and Families like to comment on the impact of under resourcing of schools in Leeds?
The Executive Member (Children and Families) replied.
Q6 Withdrawn
Q7 Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-
Given that Metro and then subsequently WYCA have been testing a YORCARD for approximately 10 years, what is the start date for its introduction across the whole of public transport in West Yorkshire?
In accordance with Council procedure rule 11.3 (b) the Chair of West
Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee replied.
Q8 Councillor Groves to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy):-
Would the Executive Member like to comment on the number of taxi’s operating in Leeds who hold registered licenses in other authorities?
The Executive Member (Resources and Strategy) replied.
Q9 Councillor Venner to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-
Please can the Executive Member provide an update on Linton Bridge?
The Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning)replied.
Q10 Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Communities):-
Reflecting on reports of drug-related deaths at Leeds & Reading Festivals, does the Executive Member for Communities regret failing to give the support required for drug testing to be provided by drug safety charity 'The Loop' at this year's festival?
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:-
Q11 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Communities).
Q12 Councillor R Grahame to the Executive Member (Employment, Skills and Opportunity).
Q13 Councillor Hamilton to the Executive Member (Communities).
Q14 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q15 Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q16 Councillor G Hussain to the Executive Member (Health, Wellbeing and Adults).
Q17 Councillor Ragan to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q18 Councillor Flynn to the Executive Member (Health, Well-being and Adults).
Q19 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q20 Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q21 Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Environment and sustainability).
Q22 Councillor Wilkinson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q23 Councillor Flynn to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy).
Q24 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q25 Councillor B Anderson to the Leader of Council.
Q26 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Health, Wellbeing and Adults).
Q27 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q28 Councillor C Anderson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q29 Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Leader of Council).
Q30 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q31 Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q32 Councillor C Anderson to the Executive Member (Health, Wellbeing and Adults).
Q33 Councillor Caroline Anderson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q34 Councillor Matthew Robinson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).