To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11
Minutes:
1. Councillor Mulherin to the Executive Member (Central and Corporate)
Does the Deputy Leader agree with me it is vital at all times, but especially in times of difficulty that Council leaders show strong leadership
The Executive Member (Central and Corporate) replied.
2 Councillor Hamilton to the Executive Member (Central and Corporate)
Would the Executive Member responsible for Finance care to comment on how the recent changes in taxation introduced by the government will assist the people of Leeds in coping with the economic slow down?
The Executive Member (Central and Corporate) replied.
3 Councillor Bale to the Leader of Council
Would the Leader of Council care to comment on recent press comments made by Sheffield MPs and the operating company Sheffield Arena relating to our successful pursuit of an arena for Leeds?
The Leader of Council replied.
4 Councillor Finnigan to the Leader of Council
Would the Leader of Council join me is welcoming Holocaust Memorial Day in February as an opportunity to reflect on the evils of Nazism and Fascism.
The Leader of Council replied.
5 Councillor A Blackburn to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
Will the Executive Member for Environmental Services inform me when his department is going to update the information given on the Council’s website?
The Executive Member (Environmental Services) replied.
6 Councillor Beverley to the Leader of Council
Will the leader of council join me in welcoming the custodial sentence handed down to the criminal leftist thug Daniel Searle of Roundhay Road, Harehills, who was this month jailed for attacking the home of a British National Party member, and will he confirm that this council utterly condemns all acts of violence, persecution, harassment, and discrimination committed against its citizens purely on the basis of their religious or political beliefs?
The Leader of Council replied.
7 Councillor Wakefield to the Executive Member (Central and Corporate)
Can the Executive Board member for Central and Corporate confirm that the Council will continue to be committed to narrowing the gap?
The Executive Member (Central and Corporate) replied.
8 Councillor Rhodes-Clayton to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
In view of recent press coverage surrounding recycling, would the Executive Board member like to comment on Leeds City Council’s performance?
The Executive Member (Environmental Services) replied.
9 Councillor W Hyde to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
Will the Executive Member for Environmental Services join me in deploring the appalling misinformation regarding council waste management policy distributed to residents of Halton Moor and will he take the opportunity to set the record straight?
The Executive Member (Environmental Services) replied.
10 Councillor Finnigan to the Executive Member (Leisure)
Would the Executive Member for Leisure update me on progress with the new Morley Leisure Centre?
The Executive Member (Leisure) replied.
11 Councillor Parnham to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
Will the Executive Member for Environmental Services inform me when the new stickers giving the dates of the green bin collections are going to be distributed?
The Executive Member (Environmental Services) replied.
12 Councillor Beverley to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
Will the Executive Member for Environmental Services please tell us whether or not the Council will be adopting Animal Aid’s Compassionate Charter?
The Executive Member (Environmental Services) replied.
13 Councillor Taggart to the Executive Member (Central and Corporate)
Would the Deputy Leader assure me that tackling inequality in our city will be one of his administration’s top priorities?
The Executive Member (Central and Corporate) replied.
14 Councillor Townsley to the Executive Member (Central and Corporate)
Would the Executive Board Member with responsibility for Central and Corporate issues outline what measures are being taken across the Council to ensure the maximum possible security of confidential information held by the Council?
The Executive Member (Central and Corporate) 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:
15 Councillor Lobley to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods and Housing)
16 Councillor Elliott to the Executive Member (Learning)
17 Councillor Lyons to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
18 Councillor Barker to the Executive Member (Learning)
19 Councillor Wilkinson to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
20 Councillor Gruen to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
21 Councillor Lowe to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
22 Councillor Coupar to the Executive Member (Adult Health and Social Care)