To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11
Minutes:
Q1 Councillor A Carter to the Leader of Council:-
Will the Leader of Council inform me how many Leeds City Council staff are paid their salaries via private companies?
The Leader of Council replied.
Q2 Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Environment):-
Can the Executive Member for Environment explain why Members were not informed of the decision to close the bulky waste collection booking service in May?
The Executive Member (Environment) replied.
Q3 Councillor Charlwood to the West Yorkshire Fire Authority Representative:-
As a nominated representative on the fire authority, can Cllr Brian Selby update Members on the implications for the city of the decision by West Yorkshire Fire Authority to consult on closures in the district?
The West Yorkshire Fire Authority Representative replied.
Q4 Councillor Gettings to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services):-
Having read the papers regarding the possible proposal to increase the Cottingley Springs Gypsy Travellers site - can Cllr Gruen assure and confirm that those Councillors who represent this area of Leeds will be comprehensively consulted before the decision to proceed is implemented?
The Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services) replied.
Q5 Councillor Harland to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills):-
Would the Executive Member for Leisure care to comment on the fantastic achievements of our Olympians and Paralympians at this Summer’s Olympic Games in London and the great pride they have brought to the city?
The Executive Member (Leisure and Skills) replied.
Q6 Councillor Lamb to the Executive Member (Children’s Services):-
Will the Executive Board Member for Children’s Services re-affirm her group’s views on consultancy spend as expressed by her colleagues in 2010 relating to the appointment of the interim Director of Children’s Services?
The Executive Member (Children’s Services) replied.
Q7 Councillor Cleasby to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills):-
Can the Executive Member for Leisure and Skills tell Members how many times the bespoke Millennium Square stage has been used in 2011 and in 2012?
The Executive Member (Leisure and Skills) replied.
Q8 Councillor Hardy to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services):-
Does the Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services believe the changes announced by the Government to existing planning regulations will stimulate the housing market?
The Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services) replied.
Q9 Councillor Davey to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy):-
Would the Executive Member for Development and the Economy care to comment on the opening of the eagerly awaiting A65 bus corridor and the expected benefits this will bring to the city?
The Executive Member (Development and the Economy) replied.
Q10 Councillor J Procter to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills):-
Does the Executive Member for Leisure feel that the administration’s policy of charging for formerly free city events has been a success?
The Executive Member (Leisure and Skills) replied.
Q11 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills):-
Could the Executive Board member for Leisure and Skills confirm when the Holt Park Active Centre will be opening?
The Executive Member (Leisure and Skills) replied.
Q12 Councillor Maqsood to the Executive Member (Health and Well-being).
Could the Chair of the Health, Well-Being and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board please update Council on progress with the campaign to retain Children’s cardiac surgery services in Leeds?
The Executive Member (Health and Well-being) 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:-
Q13 Councillor Urry to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q14 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q15 Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q16 Councillor Macniven to the Executive Member (Adult Social Care).
Q17 Councillor G Hyde to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills).
Q18 Councillor J Procter to the Executive Member (Chair, Scrutiny Board (Resources and Council Services).
Q19 Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills).
Q20 Councillor Cummins to the Executive Member (Adult Social Care).
Q21 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q22 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Leader of Council).
Q23 Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services).
Q24 Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Leader of Council).
Q25 Councillor Wood to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q26 Councillor J Bentley to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services).
Q27 Councillor Marjoram to the Executive Member (Leader of Council).