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Councillor Mike Leaves

Councillor Vincent

Could you confirm that you will continue to collect refuse from the rear of properties as currently done now and that you or senior officers have not given instructions to drivers or employees to change the arrangements?

Response:

Councillor Vincent responded that waste collection was being reviewed and that there may be instances where that may not be possible.  The preferred option was to maintain the service but that he was awaiting a report following the review.

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Councillor Jordan

Councillor McDonald

How long should it take to pay funding grants to nurseries and was it acceptable that they were being paid two or three weeks later than they should be and were putting organisations under undue pressure, risking people’s jobs and the safety of children? 

Response:

Councillor McDonald responded that she did not know how long it took.  She was concerned if safety was being compromised and would welcome specific examples from Councillor Jordan if the timing of payments was causing safety issues for children.

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Councillor  Dr Mahony

Councillor Coker

Was it reasonable that items agreed to be implemented from the Living Streets Budget on 18 June, had not yet been costed and why did it take so long as it was difficult to plan spending of the remaining amount without knowing how much had been committed?

Response:

Councillor Coker responded that he could not find a reason, however it was disappointing that if there was a particular issue, it had not been raised with him until now. If Councillor Dr Mahony provided him with the details he would look into it.

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Councillor Martin Leaves

Councillor Coker

At a Living Streets meeting he was told that a councillor had come up with a ludicrous proposal to close the junction of North Prospect Road with Segrave Road. Could he be told which councillor made the proposal?

Response:

Councillor Coker responded that the Living Streets Programme was money allocated to councillors for their own ward.  The only time that it came to him to sign was either for Traffic Regualtion Orders or if there were any particular difficulties.  He was not aware of the specific issue but would look into it.

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Councillor Patrick Nicholson

Councillor Lowry

Given the level of concern in local communities regarding the disposal of sites, would he allow community consultation when sites were advertised for disposal?  Did he still agree with the current policy?

Response:

Councillor Lowry responded that he was happy with the current policy.  Ward councillors had the opportunity to object.  If councillors were unable to represent their communities, he would need to be advised and he would engage with those communities direct.

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Councillor Mrs Beer

Councillor Penberthy

Could she invite the councillor to visit Plympton St Maurice Guildhall and when would money  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54