Agenda item

Executive Questions

To deal with executive questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.

Minutes:

Q1  Councillor Andrew Carter to the Leader of Council:-

 

Will the Leader of Council circulate, marked “private and confidential” if necessary, the details of any written contract between Leeds City Council and First Bus in which First Bus set out their commitments in return for the Council’s substantial investment in Connecting Leeds?

 

The Leader of Council replied.

 

Q2  Councillor Howley to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development):-

 

In view of the ongoing housing expansion in Adel, is the Executive Member confident that there is sufficient GP capacity to meet existing and future needs?

 

The Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development) replied.

 

Q3  Councillor McKenna to the Leader of Council:-

 

Please could the Leader of Council update members on the celebrations to mark the centenary of Leeds United Football Club?

 

The Leader of Council replied.

 

Q4  Councillor Finnigan to the Leader of Council:-

 

Was the Leader of Council aware of the recent visit by Jeremy Corbyn to Rodillian Academy to address Labour Party Members?

 

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.3(b) the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment) replied.

 

Q5  Councillor Marshall Katung to the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment):-

 

Can the Executive Member update Council on recent events held in the City Centre?

 

The Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment) replied.

 

Q6  Councillor Collins to the Leader of Council:-

 

In February, the Leader of Council said “Leeds Bradford Airport is a key element of our local and regional economy, and plans to improve road and rail access together with local network upgrades will bring significant benefits as well as helping the airport to grow”. Is this still the policy of this Administration?

 

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.3(b) the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development) replied.

 

Q7  Councillor Bentley to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development):-

 

Would the Executive Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development inform the Council when the public consultation will start on the plans for public transport improvements on the A660 from Lawnswood to Headingley?

 

The Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development) replied.

 

Q8  Councillor Jenkins to the Executive Member (Resources):-

 

Could the Executive Member please comment on the pay claim from the three largest local government unions calling for a ten per cent pay rise for local government workers?

 

The Executive Member (Resources) replied.

 

Q9  Councillor Forsaith to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development):-

 

How many mature trees will be cut down during the construction of the East Leeds Orbital Road and how will that loss of carbon capture immediately be mitigated?

 

   The Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development) 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 Garthwaite to the Executive Member (Environment and Active Lifestyles):-

 

Q11  Councillor Wadsworth to the Executive Member (Environment and Active Lifestyles).

 

Q12  Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q13  Councillor Gartwaite to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q14  Councillor A Blackburn to the Executive Member (Environment and Active Lifestyles).

 

Q15  Councillor Walshaw to the Executive Member (Children and Families).

 

Q16  Councillor Collins to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q17  Councillor Bentley to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q18  Councillor Ragan to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q19  Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council.

 

Q20  Councillor Hall to the Executive Member (Children and Families).

 

Q21  Councillor Cohen to the Executive Member (Environment and Active Lifestyles).

 

Q22  Councillor Collins to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q23  Councillor Buckley to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q24  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment).

 

Q25  Councillor Shemilt to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q26  Councillor Flynn to the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment).

 

Q27  Councillor Wadsworth to the Executive Member (Environment and Active Lifestyles).

 

Q28  Councillor Cohen to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q29  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Environment and Active Lifestyles).

 

Q30  Councillor Taylor to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q31  Councillor Flynn to the Executive Member (Resources).

 

Q32  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development).

 

Q33  Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment).

 

Q34  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment).

 

Q35  Councillor Flynn to the Executive Member (Health, Wellbeing and Adults).

 

Q36  Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Children and Families).

 

Q37  Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council.

 

Q38  Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Children and Families).