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Councillor M. Smith

Councillor Dann

Could an update be provided in reference to the recent industrial action which had taken place by care workers within the City?

Response: A resolution was reached with Unite to cease the industrial action within the Independence at Home Team. The action stemmed from historical working arrangements which were stopped in May 2024. During this period of action, essential services were maintained and the Council worked with NHS and social care partners to minimise impact on the community.

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Councillor Bannerman

Councillor Aspinall

Could an update be provided by the chair of the dental task force on local dentistry provision?

Response: The Dental Task Force were due to meet again on 07 February. The task force started with three aims. One would be coming to fruition quite soon- an announcement about the City Centre Dental Practice. In addition, more schools were getting involved with the toothbrush scheme “Open Wide, Step Inside” and more schools will be encouraged to participate. Finally, encouraging dentists into Plymouth had been challenging and was ongoing, ideally it would require government support.

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Councillor S. Nicholson

Councillor Coker

Would Councillor Coker consider the distribution of a leaflet encouraging use of the new bus service between Plympton and Plymstock?

Response:  Yes. This would be coordinated with Councillor Lowry for distribution within Council Tax bills. In addition, leaflets and timetables indicating “use-it-or-lose-it” could be provided to local councillors, if they were to get in contact.

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Councillor P. Nicholson

Councillor Evans OBE

Would you be prepared to meet Plympton Councillors for further discussion around the development of Langage Business Park and the inability to cope witnessed at Deep Lane Junction?

Response: This would most likely be Councillor Coker but yes.

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Councillor Wood

Councillor Briars-Delve

Would it be agreed that it is more beneficial for wildlife for the Council to sow wildflower meadows rather than simply allowing the grass to grow unmanaged?

Response:  An additional £300,000 of funding had been requested and was received, allowing for higher quality performance in this area. “Total cuts” were increased from six in 2023. Whilst wildflower meadows were encouraged across the city, it was unrealistic to plant them in every area of Council maintained grass.

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Councillor Noble

Councillor Lowry

Will the Single Person Council Tax Discount still apply for Plymouth Residents?

Response:  In essence, yes. There were no proposed changes. It was legislated in Westminster, not at a local level.

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Councillor Stephens

Councillor Aspinall

What changes were recently confirmed phase two of investment for the emergency department at Derriford hospital make in respect to ambulance queuing?

Response:  Up to £500 million investment for phase two of the scheme was confirmed. The impacts were estimated to be huge. We would aspire to be hard-pressed in seeing any ambulance waiting.

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Councillor Holloway

Councillor Evans OBE

Had any estimates been made towards costings of a proposed direct elected city mayor, including the cost of elections and mayoral office?

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