Issue - meetings
Questions by Members
Meeting: 21/03/2022 - City Council (Item 58)
Questions by Councillors
Questions to the Leader, Cabinet Members and Committee Chairs covering aspects for their areas of responsibility or concern by councillors in accordance with Part B, paragraph 12 of the constitution.
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Minutes:
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From |
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Subject |
1 |
Cllr Chaz Singh |
Cllr Richard Bingley |
Street naming and numbering. Will Sir John Hawkins Square signs be replaced?
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Response: A consultation was agreed to take place on Sir John Hawkins Square. It is not the intention to change that position.
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2 |
Cllr Jemima Laing |
Cllr Richard Bingley |
Should Councillor Singh be removed as Chair of the Equalities working group following twitter activity? |
Response: If the allegation was true, this would be looked at in light of the code of conduct and Nolan principles. |
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3 |
Cllr Mary Aspinall |
Cllr Richard Bingley |
Access to life centre facilities for disabled people, concerns over the lift being available for pool access.
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Response: This issue would be raised with the portfolio holder.
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4 |
Cllr Sally Haydon |
Cllr Richard Bingley |
Funding for toilets in St Budeaux. Ward Councillors have not been briefed. Whilst the money has not been lost there could be other projects in the ward which could have been funded.
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Response: Very sympathetic to the issues in St Budeaux, there is an ongoing programme and the relevant portfolio holder will come back to you. Leader would meet with the relevant ward councillors if required. |
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5 |
Cllr Jeremy Goslin |
Cllr Richard Bingley |
Would it be possible to receive a report to refurbishment of Pounds House?
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Response: Aware of the strong feeling in the ward concerning Pounds House. I will provide a written response. |
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6 |
Cllr Chris Penberthy |
Cllr Mrs Pengelly |
Do you agree with me that families should not live in bed and breakfast
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Response: Briefings received by the portfolio holder would be shared. The numbers of Children in bed and breakfast were coming down. |
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7 |
Cllr Eddie Rennie |
Cllr Richard Bingley |
Would you apologise on behalf of the Council if Cllr Singh has been found to offend particular communities?
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Response: I believe that people should take responsibility for lapses in judgement. I would ask the individual to apologise should allegations prove to be true.
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8 |
Cllr Sue McDonald |
Cllr Bridgeman |
When will the Devils Point Pool would be refurbished?
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Response: A survey has been undertaken of the pool, this has identified the need for further ecological work and surveys. |
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9 |
Cllr Dan Collins |
Cllr Richard Bingley |
Reflecting on the Falklands Veterans freedom of the city. Councillors who have served should also be recognised.
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Response: We need to make Plymouth the best place to live for veterans and thank all those involved in the conflict and subsequent peace.Councillors who have served, such as Glen Jordan, should be recognised. |
Please note that questions, answers, supplementary questions and supplementary answers have been summarised.
Councillor Evans rose to thank the Lord Mayor for her stewardship of the Council meeting over the last twelve months.