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Councillor Allen

Councillor Laing

Had anyone moved into the new supported accommodation for care experienced young people and how was the project going?

Response: 2 young people had moved in so far. Move-ins were being fazed to allow the young people to settle and have the best support from staff.

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Councillor Patel

Councillor Coker

Where the improvements to St Budeaux square under TCF funding going to take place?

Response: Alderman Wheeler had also been asking this question. The plans for the mobility hubs at the square were in progress, and he was hoping to sign them off in the coming weeks, and a bus shelter was included in that. He was happy to update Councillors Patel, Dingle and Haydon on any progress.

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Councillor Lugger

Councillor Allen

At the meeting of the Audit and Governance Committee held on 5 September 2022, the Committee agreed to consult the people of Plymouth on moving elections from ‘by thirds’ to ‘all out elections’, and on 21 November 2022, he had presented a report to Council and a consultation was agreed to take place between June and August 2023. He had also chaired a group who designed the questions and consultees. What had happened to this work.

Response: She referred Councillor Lugger to her announcement earlier in the meeting regarding the electoral review.

Supplementary: Had it been an attempt to delay and stall the consultation?

Response: No.

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Councillor Stoneman

Councillor Briars-Delve

Did Councillor Briars-Delve agree that residents shouldn’t be forced to walk on the road instead of the pavement?

Response: He fully supported and encouraged active travel, including walking, so he welcomed that point of view.

Supplementary: What was Councillor Briars-Delve doing to instruct teams to clear vegetation from pavements across the city, following him and several colleagues sending in many examples where vegetation had forced residents to walk in the road?

Response: Casework on the issue was ongoing. There was going to be a proactive winter vegetation cut back starting in November 2023. It was important to get the timeline right to ensure that teams were managing priorities across the city.

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Councillor Dr Mahony

Councillor Coker

A number of his residents had enquired about what was happening at the North Road East Junction, as it had been remodelled, but following completion of works, it seemed not much had been done, other than a new left turn. Did Councillor Coker think that the delays, congestion and inconvenience had been worth it?

Response: No one had expressed that opinion to him yet. He would be happy to discuss the matter in issue with officers and other ward councillor to get constructive feedback on the operation.

Supplementary: What was the cost of the project? Was it value for money?

Response: He did not have the information to hand but would provide the cost when they met to discuss the scheme.

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Councillor Wakeham

Councillor Briars-Delve

On 16 July, he had emailed Councillor Briars-Delve regarding rubbish in Thurlstone Walk and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43