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).