To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11
Minutes:
1 Councillor J Lewis to the Leader of Council
Given the current economic climate, can Councillor Brett reiterate the importance of effective fiscal management within the Council in order to prevent unnecessary financial waste?
The Leader of Council replied.
2 Councillor Hamilton to the Executive Member (Children’s Services)
Would the Executive Member for Children’s Service care to comment on the recent Judicial Review judgement regarding court costs for Children’s Services.
The Executive Member (Children’s Services) replied.
3 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (City Development)
Would the Executive Board Member for City Development update us on the current status of the Eastgate and Harewood Quarter development?
The Executive Member (City Development) replied
4 Councillor Rafique to the Leader of Council
Can the leader of Council confirm his commitment to fairness in the city?
The Leader of Council replied.
5 Councillor Hollingsworth to the Leader of Council
Would the Executive Board Member for Central and Corporate extend his congratulations to the ICT staff who have been responsible for winning the Cabinet Office award - Contribution towards ICT professionalism in the public sector?
The Leader of Council replied.
6 Councillor Lobley to the Executive Member (City Development)
Would the Executive Board Member for City Development comment on the recent decision made regarding the site of the Arena development?
The Executive Member (City Development) replied.
7 Councillor Ogilvie to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
Can the Executive Board member for Environmental Services please confirm the city’s current recycling rate?
The Executive Member (Environmental Services) replied.
8 Councillor Bentley to the Executive Member (Learning)
Whilst welcoming the current refurbishment and rebuilding works taking place across the Secondary schools sector, would the Executive Member for Learning tells us when we can expect a similar programme across the Primary sector.
The Executive Member (Learning) replied.
9 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (City Development)
Would the Executive Member for City Development like to give us his views on the amendment that was approved by the House of Lords through the Conservative Party to the Planning Bill, in respect of strengthening the powers of local Councils to protect urban space and gardens and restricting the power of the Government to interfere with Councils who want to protect their neighbourhoods.
The Executive Member (City Development) 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 responses would be sent to each Member of Council:
10 Councillor A McKenna to the Leader of Council
11 Councillor Chastney to the Executive Member (Children’s Services)
12 Councillor Wadsworth to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
13 Councillor Morgan to the Chair of the Scrutiny Board (Health)
14 Councillor Cleasby to the Leader of Council
15 Councillor Shelbrooke to the Leader of Council
16 Councillor Lyons to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
18 Councillor Taggart to the Leader of Council
19 Councillor Illingsworth to the Executive Member (City Development)
(Question 17 in the name of Councillor Pryke was withdrawn)