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Councillor Mrs Pengelly

Councillor Vincent

Please update the Council about the bid for QE2 park and the protection offered by Jubilee Status?

Councillor Vincent had requested a meeting with officers to discuss this important issue.  He was aware that it was a complex project and wanted to ensure that members of that public could gained maximum benefit.

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Councillor Fry

Councillor Vincent

Please update the Council on your position with regard to supporting the South West Devon Waste Partnership.

Councillor Vincent advised that the Partnership would be supported in the best way possible.  No further comment would be made due to the fact that the decision was currently being considered by the courts.

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Councillor Mike Leaves

Councillor Vincent

Do you intend to continue to provide a new MRF facility for 2014?  Where is the funding for the project coming from?

Councillor Vincent advised that he had spoken to officers on the matter and was currently awaiting final proposals. Councillors would be kept fully informed of progress.

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Councillor Sam Leaves

Councillor Vincent

Would the glass recycling doorstep collection continue and where would the funding come from?

Councillor Vincent advised that the pilot would continue and that like all pilot projects the outcome will be reviewed and if successful enough would continue and be extended.  Councillor Vincent undertook to provide Councillor Sam Leaves with information on how the project had been funded.

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Councillor Jordan

Councillor Vincent

Are the new refuse vehicles working well and providing good value to the public?  Where has the funding for these vehicles come from?

Councillor Vincent advised that he had received no feedback to say that the vehicles were not working.  Councillor Vincent reminded Councillor Jordan that he was sure he would know about the finances due to his previous position on the Cabinet.

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Councillor Darcy

Councillor Vincent

Do you intend to continue the refurbishment of West Hoe Pier?  Where is the funding coming from?

Yes, work has already started on the pier and will progress.  The project was funded as part of the Capital Programme.

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Councillor Mrs Nelder

Councillor Coker

Please update the Council on the progress of the Traffic Regulation Order preventing a left turn from Laira Bridge Road into Heles Terrace which has been causing problems for residents since the road layout had changed in September.

Councillor Coker advised that a delegated decision would be signed later that week.  Officers had been tasked to investigate the situation and that Councillor Nelder would receive a full written report on the process so far.

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Councillor Churchill

Councillor Vincent

Please provide assurance that the waste project team would be recognised for their awards at the next meeting of full council.

Councillor Vincent provided assurance that the recognition would be given at the next meeting of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21