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Cllr Tippetts

Councillor Laing

Does the Cabinet Member believe that £50,000 represents good value for money for a logo that bears similarity to the BBC Weather sunrise symbol?

Response: The £50,000 expenditure was not solely for a logo, but rather covered an 18?month programme to reimagine Plymouth’s brand. This included extensive consultation with partners and residents across the city, working with DNCO, a company with international experience, including rebranding San Francisco. The branding work had been well received, and framing the cost as being only for a logo misrepresented the scope and value of the work undertaken.

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Cllr Raynsford

Councillor Haydon

As the city begins the 16 Days of Action campaign, could the Cabinet Member outline what action was being taken by the Council to embed prevention of violence against women and girls into Council policies, workplaces, schools, and colleges?

Response: Since the Violence Against Women and Girls Commission in 2023, the Council had embedded prevention work throughout its services. Initiatives include the Safe Bus operating on Saturday nights and during major events and extensive multi?agency working. The Council continues to work with partners to ensure Plymouth takes a clear stance against violence against women and girls.

Supplementary: Would the Cabinet Member encourage residents to participate in activities during the 16 Days of Action?

Response: Yes. Residents were encouraged to visit the Council’s website where a comprehensive programme of events, training, and activities were listed. Participation was strongly encouraged.

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Cllr Allen

Councillor Laing

With the success of recent exhibitions at The Box, would the 2026 programme continue to build on visitor numbers?

Response: Yes. Major exhibitions were planned, including a Beryl Cook exhibition starting in January 2026, which was already heavily subscribed, and the arrival of Journeys with Mai, a world?famous Joshua Reynolds painting, in February 2026. These exhibitions were expected to make 2026 the strongest year yet for The Box.

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Cllr Wood

Cllr Stephens

When would the full Manadon Roundabout consultation report be shared with ward members, following previous assurances?

Response: There had been a high level of engagement and a substantial volume of feedback. Officers were currently reviewing responses, with the aim of publishing the consultation results before Christmas 2025, outlining the next steps in the project.

Supplementary: Would the Cabinet Member be willing to attend a local meeting with affected residents prior to Christmas 2025?

Response: Yes. While some meetings were being held as listening sessions, they were happy to arrange a suitable meeting time with ward councillors and residents.

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Cllr Poyser

Cllr Penberthy

Given ongoing complaints regarding the condition of Guinness Trust properties, would the Cabinet Member meet to discuss how the Council might support affected residents?

Response: The Council normally becomes involved after the landlord complaints process and the Housing Ombudsman process were completed. While happy to meet, residents should first pursue the formal complaint route. If issues remain unresolved following an Ombudsman ruling, the Council could then intervene in line with national  ...  view the full minutes text for item 53