Agenda item

Executive Questions

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

Minutes:

Q1  Councillor Buckley to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles):-

 

Back in December 2020, at a cost of £183,000 in materials alone and not counting officer time, nearly 4,000, 8ft-tall posts were installed at the entrances to parks, topped with tiny Covid signs telling people to socially distance.  Given the recent changes from Government, will the Executive Member for Public Health and Active Lifestyles please advise when this signage will be removed, at what cost, and which funding pot will be paying for it?

 

The Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles) replied.

 

Q2  Councillor Bentley to the Executive Member (Resources):-

 

The Executive Member will be aware that anti-abortion activists have been targeting a local abortion clinic for their protest activities.  The protests have included placards and pictures and approaches to service users which many find intimidating.  What additional measures can the Council employ to support vulnerable people using the service and prevent intimidation and potential harassment?

 

The Executive Member (Resources) replied.

 

Q3  Councillor Garthwaite to the Executive Member (Resources):-

 

Can the Executive Member update Council on the work being undertaken locally in relation to women’s safety?

 

The Executive Member (Resources) replied.

 

Q4  Councillor Hutchison to the Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education):-

 

Could the Exec Member for Economy, Culture and Education, please update Council on the preparations for Leeds 2023?

 

The Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education) replied.

 

Q5  Councillor Dowson to the Executive Member (Communities):-

 

Could the Executive Member please comment on the Ukraine refugee crisis, including how the council intends to respond and how Leeds residents can help?

 

The Executive Member (Communities) replied.

 

Q6  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate):-

Will the Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate please explain why the East Leeds Orbital Road (ELOR) is planned to open all at once, rather than in completed sections which would aid traffic movements, reduce congestion and lessen the difficulties for local residents?

 

The Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate) 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:-

 

Q7  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Communities):-

 

Q8  Councillor Brooks to the Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education):-

 

Q9  Councillor Flint to the Executive Member (Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships):-

 

Q10  Councillor Smith to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles)

 

Q11  Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate).

 

Q12  Councillor Burke to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles)

 

Q13  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Environment and Housing).

 

Q14  Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate).

 

Q15  Councillor Foster to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q16  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q17  Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council

 

Q18  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles)

 

Q19  Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q20  Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate).