To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11
Minutes:
1 Councillor Nash to the Deputy Leader of Council
Can the Deputy Leader of the Council confirm his party has met its 2004 election manifesto commitment to make Leeds cleaner?
The Deputy Leader of Council replied
2 Councillor Harris to the Executive Member (Children’s Services)
I understand that officers have recently been asked to present to a House of Lords hearing looking at Narrowing the Gap Work across the country, to tell them about our work with international new arrivals in schools. Please could the Executive Member for Children’s Services tell us a bit more about this?
The Executive Member (Children’s Services) replied.
3 Councillor Gettings to the Executive Member (Leisure)
Would the Executive Member for Leisure care to comment on the recent successes at the Grand Theatre and also comment on its present financial position?
The Executive Member (Leisure) replied.
4 Councillor Beverley to the Leader of Council
With the local elections of 1st May fast approaching, and in light of the revelations in the now infamous Sunday Times article regarding the methods used by the Labour Party in Leeds to win elections and increase their presence in this chamber, can the leader of council please tell us what measures (if any) are in place to stop political parties from abusing the election process this year?
The Leader of Council replied
5 Councillor Lyons to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)
Could the Executive Board Member for Environmental Services please tell me where his administration plan to site their proposed incinerator?
Councillor Monaghan, Lead Member (Environmental Services) replied
6 Councillor Pryke to the Executive Member (Learning)
Would the Executive Board member with responsibility for Learning join with me in congratulating John Smeaton High School on the outcome of their recent OfSTED Inspection?
The Executive Member (Learning) replied
7 Councillor Finnigan to the Executive Member (Leisure)
Can the Executive Member responsible for Leisure update the Council on the Morley Leisure Centre plan?
The Executive Member (Leisure) replied
8 Councillor Driver to the Executive Member (Learning)
Can the Executive Board member for education agree with me that the governments new vocational offer is an important step forward for our education system?
The Executive Member (Learning) replied
9 Councillor Ewens to the Deputy Leader of Council
Could the Deputy Leader of the Council please tell us about the recent Beacon Award recognising the strength of our Partnership working in Leeds?
The Deputy Leader of Council replied
10 Councillor Elliott to the Executive Member(Leisure)
Can the Executive Board Member responsible for Parks and Countryside comment on the positive improvements to the Tingley Bar Roundabout flower planting scheme?
The Executive Member (Leisure) replied
11 Councillor Renshaw to the Deputy Leader of Council
Can the Deputy Leader of Council confirm that the Liberal Democrats in Leeds are still committed to Narrowing the Gap?
The Deputy Leader of Council 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:
12 Councillor Wilson to the Executive Member (Learning)
13 Councillor Grayshon to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods and Housing)
14 Councillor Lewis to the Deputy Leader of Council
15 Councillor Taylor to the Executive Member (Children’s Services)
16 Councillor Rafique to the Executive Member (Central and Corporate)
17 Councillor Illingworth to the Executive Member (Development and Regeneration)