Agenda item

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

Q1  Councillor Lamb to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure):-

 

Does the Executive Member for Sustainable Development & Infrastructure stand by her statements that “elected members should not need to see their resident’s comments to form an opinion about a planning application” and “you should use the values you have as a party to determine whether a planning application should go ahead”?

 

The Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure) replied.

 

Q2  Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure):-

 

18 months ago a cycle path was installed at Wharfemeadows Park in Otley.  When the path was complete the Council failed to install the appropriate signage.  Following pressure from ward members signage was eventually installed but unfortunately in the wrong location.  For the last eight months or so, ward members have sent e-mails, met with officers and even asked a question in Council but the signs still direct cyclists through a children's play area.

 

Could the Executive member please inform Council what major issue prevents these three signs from being located in the positions shown on the original plan?

 

The Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure) replied.

 

Q3  Councillor Wilson to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure):-

 

Would the Executive Member please give an update on the Public E Bike Hire Scheme coming to Leeds? 

 

The Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure) replied.

 

Q4  Councillor Carlisle to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space):-

 

Given that DEFRA announced in June that Councils would have to scrap DIY waste charges for residents at recycling sites, by the end of this year, can the Executive Member for Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space confirm when Leeds is going to stop charging these fees?

 

  The Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space) replied.

 

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

 

Could the Executive Member please give an update on the housing of refugees and migrants within Leeds?

 

The Executive Member (Communities) replied.

 

Q6  Councillor Alderson to the Executive Member (Resources):-

 

Since coming into operation on 1 April 2023, please can the Executive Member for Resources provide Council with the number of Fixed Penalty Notices, or convictions of a criminal offence, that have been issued across the city and in particular in my ward of Guiseley & Rawdon, as part of the PSPO for vehicular nuisance?

 

The Executive Member (Resources) replied.

 

Q7  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education):-

 

Could the Executive Member inform me what the Council is doing / plans to do to support local communities that no longer have access to a local bank providing cash deposit and banking / financial advice as well as cash withdrawal services as a result of the closure of bank branches?

 

The Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education) 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 Tudor to the Executive Member (Housing):-

 

Q9  Councillor Blackburn to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space):-

 

Q10  Councillor Bithell to the Executive Member (Economy, Culture and Education).

 

Q11  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Housing).

 

Q12  Councillor Hart-Brooke to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure)

 

Q13  Councillor Scopes to the Executive Member (Children Social Care and Health Partnerships).

 

Q14  Councillor Stables to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q15  Councillor Dye to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q16  Councillor Stephenson to the Leader of Council.

 

Q17  Councillor Downes to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q18  Councillor Dixon to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q19  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q20  Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure)

 

Q21  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Housing).

 

Q22  Councillor Hart-Brooke to the Executive Member (Housing).

 

Q23  Councillor Alderson to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q24  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q25  Councillor Robinson to the Leader of Council.

 

Q26  Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q27  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q28  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q29  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Housing).

 

Q30  Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q31  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure)

 

Q32  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q33  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Resources).

 

Q34  Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure)

 

Q35  Councillor Buckley to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure)

 

Q36  Councillor Chapman to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).

 

Q37  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Sustainable Development & Infrastructure)

 

Q38  Councillor Golton to the Leader of Council.

 

Q39  Councillor Flynn to the Executive Member (Resources).

 

Q40  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Housing).

 

Q41  Councillor Flynn to the Executive Member (Resources).

 

Q42  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Housing).

 

Q43  Councillor B Anderson to the Executive Member (Communities).

 

Q44  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space).