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Councillor Ball

Councillor Coker

Would he agree that the current levels of noise and air pollution were excessive on the A38 Parkway and was exacerbated by the Highways Agency reducing vegetation?  Would he press the agency to undertake noise and air pollution tests?

Councillor Coker had made representations to the Highways Agency and would press the agency to undertake tests.  He also asked that Councillor Ball and he lobby Oliver Colville MP and Alison Seabeck MP.

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Councillor Sam Leaves

Councillor Williams

When would she sign off funding for the replacement of boilers at Knowle Primary School?

Councillor Williams indicated that it was currently being looked at and she would forward the details to her.

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Councillor Jordan

Councillor Vincent

Would the city be participating in Prince Charles’ initiative to commemorate the 60^th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation with a coronation meadow or any other commemorative events? 

Councillor Vincent indicated that he would raise the coronation meadow with the officers.

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Councillor Dr Salter

Councillors Coker and Evans

Was there any progress made on rail connectivity when Patrick McLoughlin (Secretary of State for Transport) came to Plymouth or any future plans? Should the Council do something more visible?

Councillors Coker and Evans responded that the council had not been invited to attend the visit. Progress was being made. The council had the Spine Report and there was also another report being produced by officers. The Chief Executive had been also working with a peninsula task force.

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Councillor Singh

Councillor Coker

How long would the improvements at the railway station take and would notifications be published in the press?

Councillor Coker responded that the work would be completed before the Christmas shopping rush.  Information would be published on the website and businesses and residences would be notified in the usual manner. 

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Councillor Nicholson

Councillor Vincent

Why was the council slow to act to remove the gypsy encampment at Horsham Field and would he review the policy and its implementation, and report back in due course?

Councillor Vincent responded that the delay was as a result of the Bank Holiday at the end of May 2013. The process relied on court availability and the site was cleared as soon as practical. The policy had been reviewed when this process commenced.

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Councillor Mrs Beer

Councillor Peter Smith

A message left with the call centre concerning an overflowing waste bin, had not been passed to the department concerned and Councillor Smith was asked to find out why.

Councillor Smith responded that if Councillor Mrs Beer sent him the relevant information, he would ensure that she received a response.  

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Councillor Parker

Councillor Penberthy

Did he think that the scheme to provide cheaper energy in Plymouth and create employment was a positive step?

Councillor Penberthy responded that a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21