To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11
Minutes:
Q1 Councillor A Carter to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services):-
Will the Executive Board Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services tell Council whether the financial institutions supposedly backing the Beeston Hill and Holbeck and Little London PFI scheme have now obtained appropriate consents from their boards to back the scheme?
The Executive Member (Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services replied.
Q2 Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy):-
Can the Executive Member for Development and the Economy confirm that one of the options currently being considered for the West Park Centre is to carry out the required electrical work as soon as possible, so the temporary closure can be lifted and people can get back to using it again?
The Executive Member (Development and the Economy) replied.
Q3 Councillor Bruce to the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Representative:-
As a nominated member of the fire authority could Cllr Selby update colleagues on the outcome of the recent West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service consultation?
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Representative replied.
Q4 Councillor D Blackburn to the Executive Member (Environment):-
Can the Executive Member for Environment update Council on the current position regarding the proposed Bulk Fuel Purchasing Scheme?
The Executive Member (Environment) replied.
Q5 Councillor P Truswell to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy):-
Can the Executive Member confirm how the Council plans to boost opportunities to cycle in Leeds, particularly given the recent success of Yorkshire’s bid for the Grand Depart section of the Tour de France in 2014?
The Executive Member (Development and the Economy) replied.
Q6 Councillor G Latty to the Executive Member (Environment):-
Was the Executive Board Member for Environmental Services satisfied with the amount of notice given to residents about the changes to bin collection days over the Christmas period?
The Executive Member (Environment) replied.
Q7 Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Environment):-
Can the Executive Member for Environmental Services and Licensing reiterate the aims of the Feed Leeds policy?
The Executive Member (Environment) replied.
Q8 Councillor Mitchell to the Executive Member (Leisure and Skills):-
What does the Executive Member feel the main benefits of an apprenticeship are for employers and can he update colleagues on the work the Council is doing with businesses in relation to apprenticeships?
The Executive Member (Leisure and Skills) 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:-
Q9 Councillor Nagle to the Executive Member (Adult Social Care).
Q10 Councillor Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q11 Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Children’s Services).
Q12 Councillor C Gruen to the Executive Member (Health and Well-being).
Q13 Councillor T Hanley to the Executive Member (Children’s Services).
Q14 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q15 Councillor S Bentley to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q16 Councillor K Renshaw to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods Planning and Support Services).
Q17 Councillor D Cohen to the Executive Member (Health and Wellbeing).
Q18 Councillor Cleasby to the Leader of Council.
Q19 Councillor Buckley to the Executive Member (Health and Wellbeing).
Q20 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q21 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q22 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q23 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment).
Q24 Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Development and the Economy).
Q25 Councillor J Marjoram to the Chairman, West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority.