Issue - meetings
Questions by the Public
Meeting: 27/03/2023 - City Council (Item 64)
64 Questions by the Public PDF 138 KB
To receive questions from and provide answers to the public in relation to matters which are about something the council is responsible for or something that directly affects people in the city, in accordance with Part B, paragraph 11 of the Constitution.
Questions, of no longer than 50 words, can be submitted to the Democratic Support Unit, Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ, or email to democraticsupport@plymouth.gov.uk. Any questions must be received at least five complete working days before the meeting.
Additional documents:
- Jonathan Hill, item 64 PDF 143 KB
- Christopher Wood, item 64 PDF 61 KB
- Mrs Lois Lloyd BSc (Hons), item 64 PDF 63 KB
- Kate Prettyjohns, item 64 PDF 54 KB
- Colin Joce, item 64 PDF 135 KB
- Gary Wood, item 64 PDF 59 KB
- Ann Lannin, item 64 PDF 62 KB
- Wayne Crow, item 64 PDF 60 KB
- Lisa Jeffery, item 64 PDF 58 KB
- Peter McCorry, item 64 PDF 59 KB
- Carole Joce, item 64 PDF 58 KB
- Fiona Smart, item 64 PDF 62 KB
- Dr Kayla Parker, item 64 PDF 61 KB
- Suzanne Baronin Von Englehardt, item 64 PDF 61 KB
- Alex Sampson, item 64 PDF 56 KB
- Paul MacNamarra, item 64 PDF 62 KB
- Penny Tarant, item 64 PDF 57 KB
- Lynn Sears, item 64 PDF 57 KB
- Mike Sheaff, item 64 PDF 63 KB
- Ryan Aldred, item 64 PDF 65 KB
- Mark Thomas, item 64 PDF 61 KB
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Minutes:
The Lord Mayor explained:-
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There had been a significant number of Public
Questions received for the meeting and in order for all of those
members of public in attendance at the meeting to get the chance to
ask their question there would need to be a vote to suspend
standing orders to extend the amount of time for the
item.
The Council agreed to suspend standing orders to allow for a longer time for this item.
For (48)
Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Briars-Delve, Bridgeman, Carlyle, Churchill, Coker, Dr Cree, Cresswell, Dann, Drean, Finn, Goslin, Harrison, Haydon, Hendy, Holloway, Hulme, Laing, Loveridge, Lowry, Lugger, Dr Mahony, McDonald, McLay, Murphy, Nicholson, Noble, Partridge, Patel, Penberthy, Pengelly, Poyser, Reilly, Rennie, Riley, Salmon, Shayer, Singh, Smith, Stevens, Stoneman, Tippetts, Tuffin, Tuohy, Wakeham, Ms Watkin and Wheeler.
Abstain (0)
Against (0)
Absent/Did Not Vote (2)
Councillors Evans OBE and Darcy.
Councillor Darcy joined the meeting during this item.
The
following questions were asked by Members of the Public.
The following question was asked by Jon Hill. |
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When will the Council fully repair Firestone Bay Pool and create a sea-based diving board pontoon? |
A repairs programme has been developed to repair and ensue the longevity of Firestone Bay Pool, otherwise known as Devil’s Point Pool. Subject to funding agreement, the repairs will take place in the next season of 2024 with interim works undertaken this current spring to ensure it is available for users until this time. |
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The following question was asked by Mr Christopher Wood |
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Many residents are concerned about the road surfaces in the Compton Ward, they are frustrated that when they report potholes their submissions are often rejected and that when a pothole is repaired, others nearby are left untreated. What measures are the council taking to improve our highway network? |
Highways inspectors follow up on all reported defects and work within the council approved guidelines to determine if an intervention is justified. These guidelines reflect national standards and are in place to enable the service to meet statutory (legal) obligations. We are currently trialling an alternative treatment process that would enable emerging and classified potholes to be treated concurrently. If successful, we intend to bring into use in 2023/24. Last year we have introduced a variety of remedial processes, which include: 1) Traditional resurfacing 2) Micro Asphalt – thin coat treatment 3) Surface dressing These prolong service life expectancy of affected section of Highway, offer a cost effective process and increase volume of repair across the City. |
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The following question was asked by Mrs Lois Lloyd BSc (Hons) |
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Plymouth’s reputation has been irreparably damaged worldwide by shocking Armada Way tree mismanagement, which inexplicably avoided formal Planning Application scrutiny, transparent equitable consultation accessibility and clear public information site signage. Are urgent governance improvements planned to prevent a repetition of exposing councillors and uninvolved planning officers to public outrage? |
Thank you for your question. I read this on behalf of Councillor Bingley. It is clear that the national coverage of the Armada Way ... view the full minutes text for item 64 |