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Councillor Bowyer

Councillor Coker

Would he mount a positive campaign to address an increasing problem from inconsiderate parking of parents on school runs? He was concerned that there would be a serious injury.

Councillor Coker responded that the safer journey to schools’ programme was reviewed annually and that there was not a huge budget for it. He would work with the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People to bring forward   and incorporate it in this year’s review.

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Councillor Sam Leaves

Councillor Coker

What type of risk assessment had been undertaken to minimise injury to runners in the half marathon from potholes in the roads.

Councillor Coker responded that the organisers of the half marathon, in conjunction with the highways department, had a duty to undertake risk assessments.  He had been assured that they had been done and if she emailed him, she would be welcome to see them.

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Councillor Michael Leaves

Councillor Vincent

Would he reconsider and withdraw his decision following the call in on the revised household waste recycling centre opening hours and waste acceptance criteria?

Councillor Vincent responded that he was reviewing the decision with officers, in the light of the comments made by scrutiny and at present the outcome had not yet been determined.

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Councillor Tuffin

Councillor Evans

Could he advise council on the good OFSTED report for Pilgrim Primary School in the St Peter and the Waterfront Ward please?

Councillor Evans responded (in the absence of the portfolio holder for children and young people), that the school had 172 pupils and would shortly receive investment of £2.4m. Outstanding grades had been achieved across all areas with the highest marks in all categories.

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Councillor Foster

Councillor Peter Smith

Why was the council engaging consultants to look at sickness levels?  What was the cost?

Councillor Peter Smith responded that the issues needed to be addressed and that improvements were being seen.  The consultant would undertake a comprehensive review.

A written response would be provided on the cost.

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Councillor Jordan

Councillor Lowry

What was the total cost for the new signs around the city?

Councillor Lowry responded that his role was not to be responsible for every element of expenditure.

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Councillor Parker

Councillor Penberthy

What have you done to support the council’s commitment to keep people in their homes? What impact was there on homeless people last year?

Councillor Penberthy responded that 371 disability facilities grants had been completed.  Applications had been dealt with in an average of four months which exceeded the target of nine months and contained within the existing budget which had assumed fewer applications.   

Families had been provided with support to keep them in their own homes who  otherwise would have been homeless.

Bed and breakfast accommodation had been controlled through house let. Everyone who  ...  view the full minutes text for item 117