Issue - meetings

Questions by the Public

 

 

Meeting: 29/01/2024 - City Council (Item 63)

Questions by the Public

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.

Minutes:

The following question was submitted by Roy Hamilton: 

Question:When will the Licensing Authority meet with knowledgeable persons and Licensees who understand the economics and infrastructure of the Taxi Trade as promised during the March Scrutiny Committee Meeting and the Full Council Meeting held during November 2022? 

Response: I am aware that the former Conservative Leader suggested that scrutiny may be undertaken, I cannot understand why the then Cabinet did not bring it forward for scrutiny, however I do not answer for the former Cabinet.  

 

I have been the Cabinet Member responsible for Taxi Licensing since May 2023.  I have been keen to see changes to the 2022 policy due to the various economic and operational changes that have arisen since policy implementation in May 2022. Before making a recommendation to Council for change I ensured that a consultation was undertaken on new proposals.   

 

I have very much welcomed the engagement and comments we received from drivers, vehicle proprietors and operators as part of that consultation, and look forward to the debate on the item later in today’s meeting.  

 

 

 

The following question was submitted by George Wheeler: 

Question:The consultation over replacing the toilets at St Budeaux Square ended on 30th November. There were only three questions in the questionnaire. Why has a conclusion not yet been published and when will a decision on replacement be made, please? 

Response:The conclusion of the St Budeaux toilets consultation was announced by Cllr Penberthy on 26 January 2024. As announced, the replacement toilets will be installed during the St Budeaux Transport Interchange works.