Agenda item

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

Q1  Councillor Smith to the Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education):-

 

To ask the Executive Member for Economy, Culture and Education, how much the council has spent in the last five years on legal fees defending a) cases at the special educational needs and disabilities first tier tribunal; b) cases at the high court related to Section 42 of the Children & Families Act 2014 and/or Section 19 of the Education Act 1996; and how much is the total amount of claimant costs awarded by the court, at the council's expense, over the same period?

 

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

 

Q2  Councillor Howley to the Executive Member (Infrastructure  and Climate):-

 

Would the Executive  Member for Infrastructure  and Climate  please provide the current budgets for each of the Traffic schemes for Lawnswood Roundabout, Meanwood Junction, Shaw Lane/Otley Rd and the A660 Shaw Lane to St Mark’s Rd?

 

The Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate) replied.

 

Q3  Councillor Ritchie to the Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate):-

 

Please could the Executive Member provide an update on the state of the Bus Recovery Grant for passengers in Leeds?

 

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.3(b) Cllr Carlill replied

 

Q4  Councillor Carlisle to the Executive Member (Resources):-

 

Many of us are concerned about the risk of disenfranchisement of voters, with the new requirement for voters to bring photo ID starting this May. Can the Executive Member for Resources tell me what if any steps Council are taking to record the number of people who turn up wanting to vote, can’t through lack of suitable ID, and don’t return?

 

The Executive Member (Resources) replied.

 

Q5  Councillor Jenkins to the Executive Member (Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships):-

 

Could the Executive Member for Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships comment on the implementation of the Children’s Social Care Review and its impact in Leeds?

 

The Executive Member (Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships) replied.

Q6  Councillor Richards to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles):-

 

Can the Executive Member for Public Health and Active Lifestyles please tell us how many sites have been identified and how many trees have been successfully planted in the Outer North East Area during this financial year?

 

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

 

Q7  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships):-

 

Home Lea House has been standing empty for several months whilst Dolphin Manor is effectively closed to new admissions.  This adversely impacts on the provision of care for potential new residents care as well as losing revenue.  Could the Executive Member explain why Home Lea House was closed so quickly when the refurbishment plan for Dolphin Manor wasn’t in place and confirm when Dolphin Manor will finally begin to accept new patients including in the new Dementia facility?

 

The Executive Member (Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships) 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:-

 

Q8  Councillor Sharpe to the Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate).

 

Q9  Councillor Carlisle to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

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

 

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

 

Q12  Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Resources).

 

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

Q14  Councillor Forsaith to the Executive Member (Environment and Housing).

 

Q15  Councillor Dowson to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q16  Councillor Flynn to the Executive Member (Resources).

 

Q17  Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles)

 

Q18  Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships)

 

Q19  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles)

 

Q20  Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council.

 

Q21  Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles)

 

Q22  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Environment and Housing).

 

Q23  Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education).

 

Q24  Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council.

 

Q25  Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education).

 

Q26  Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships)

 

Q27  Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Public Health and Active Lifestyles)

 

Q28  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Environment and Housing).

 

Q29  Councillor Buckley to the Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate).

 

Q30  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q31  Councillor Stephenson to the Executive Member (Infrastructure and Climate).

 

Q32  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q33  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Communities).