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Councillor Nicholson

Councillor Kate Taylor

Lessons learned from the Covid pandemic to improve healthcare provision in the city moving forward.

Response: Conversations were being had, with regards to lessons learned, as part of the Reset agenda. It was highlighted that we were not through the pandemic and needed to strike a delicate balance with what happens next and what was still ongoing. The importance of the Caring for Plymouth Programme and strong partnership working was emphasised.

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Councillor Buchan

Councillor Kate Taylor

Guidance on those shielding from Covid 19

Response: The huge sacrifices of those shielding (in terms of their wellbeing, mental health and finances) was recognised. The Cabinet Member had recently written to Matt Hancock asking him to issue urgent guidance to give clarity to those affected, as well as the Local Authority in their supportive role.  

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Councillor Goslin

Councillor Coker

Improvements in cycling provision in the city.

Response: The Council had applied for a £249,000 grant from Government in order to help with cycling provision however had not yet heard if they had been successful. There was approximately £5.1m in the budget to deliver further 126km of new and improved traffic free facilities on the cycle network, paths and green spaces, building on the £9.5m already invested in walking and cycling infrastructure in the city.

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Councillor Drean

Councillor Coker

Transforming City’s Future Bid.

Response: The Council had applied for several bids including the Transforming City’s Future Bid however had not yet heard if they had been successful – an announcement was expected and this would be shared with all members.

Councillor Mrs Bridgeman

Councillor Dann

Reconsideration of motion to extend garden waste collection to November – this had been done – thanks offered.

Response: No response required.

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Councillor Mrs Beer

Councillor Dann

Grass cutting and vegetation growing over signs on the highway.

Response: Grass cutting in the city had started up again – this had been affected by the low numbers of staff members during the pandemic. A decision was made to prioritise domestic waste collection however certain initiatives like ‘No Mow May’ were encouraging wild flower growth and biodiversity as a result of letting the grass grow. The Highways Team checked the vegetation growing on signs on a regular basis and members were encouraged to contact the team to report problems to avoid health and safety issues. The Council had reduced staffing in March, April and May as a result of the pandemic therefore the Council was now in a position of playing catch up.

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Councillor Ian Bowyer

Councillor Pete Smith

Manadon Sports Centre – boundary extension.

Response: The Deputy Leader was aware of the boundary extension and action had been taken to rectify the situation. He would advise Councillor Ian Bowyer of progress and when the walkway would be reinstated.

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Councillor Kelly

Councillor Coker

Disabled parking on the Hoe.

Response: The disabled parking on the main parade ground of the Hoe had been restricted during the ongoing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23