To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.
Minutes:
Q1 Councillor Andrew Carter to the Leader of Council:-
Will the Leader of Council commit to an external inquiry into the conduct and history of former councillor Neil Taggart?
The Leader of Councilreplied.
Q2 Councillor Ryk Downes to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-
Does the executive member believe that the programme of public transport investment should be for the benefit of the whole city?
The Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning) replied.
Q3 Councillor Asghar Khan to the Executive Member (Communities):-
Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in Kensington please can the Executive Member update Councillors on fire safety in Leeds’ high rise blocks.
The Executive Member (Communities)replied.
Q4 Councillor Eileen Taylor to the Executive Member (Health, Wellbeing and Adults):-
Can the Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adults comment on the government’s recent announcement in the Queen’s Speech to bring forward proposals for a consultation on social care?
The Executive Member (Health, Wellbeing and Adults) replied.
Q5 Councillor Barry Anderson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-
Would the Executive Member for Regeneration, Transport and Planning confirm if the Council will be submitting an application for the £2.3 billion Government Infrastructure Investment fund?
The Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning) replied.
Q6 Councillor Jonathan Bentley to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-
Can the executive member provide an update on negotiations relating to the development of Headingley stadium?
The Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning) replied.
Q7 Councillor Mick Lyons to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-
Please can the Executive Member for Regeneration, Transport and Planning provide an update on Temple Green Park and Ride?
The Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning) replied.
Q8 Councillor Al Garthwaite to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability):-
In light of the recent announcement by France, does the Executive Member for Environment and Sustainability agree with me that the British Government is falling behind compared to our neighbours on tackling poor air quality?
The Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability) replied.
Q9 Councillor Neil Buckley to the Executive Member (Economy and Culture):-
Does the Executive Board Member for Culture believe that moving the Leeds Visitor Centre from the railway station to the art gallery has been a success?
The Executive Member (Economy and Culture) 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:-
Q10 Councillor Sue Bentley to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability):-
Q11 Councillor Graham Hyde to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy).
Q12 Councillor Denise Ragan to the Executive Member (Children and Families).
Q13 Councillor Paul Wadsworth to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q14 Councillor Brian Cleasby to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning) in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.4(b).
Q15 Councillor Neil Dawson to the Executive Member (Employment, Enterprise and Opportunity).
Q16 Councillor Caroline Anderson to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy).
Q17 Councillor Sandy Lay to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q18 Councillor Dan Cohen to the Executive Member (Children and Families).
Q19 Councillor Matthew Robinson to the Leader of Council.
Q20 Councillor Barry Anderson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q21 Councillor Ryan Stephenson to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q22 Councillor Matthew Robinson to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy).
Q23 Councillor Paul Wadsworth to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q24 Councillor Barry Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment and Sustainability).
Q25 Councillor Matthew Robinson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q26 Councillor Barry Anderson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q27 Councillor Matthew Robinson to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy).
Q28 Councillor Ryan Stephenson to the Executive Member (Resources and Strategy).
Q29 Councillor Matthew Robinson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).
Q30 Councillor Matthew Robinson to the Leader of Council.
Q31 Councillor Peter Harrand to the Leader of Council.
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