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Cllr Lugger

Cllr Briars-Delve

Given issues with contractors, and other factors causing delay, could the Cabinet Member provide an update regarding progress of the Central Park Ponds project?

Response: PCC had been let down by a previous contractor who had not been fulfilling the contact. A new contractor had now been appointed however, they required a three week period to mobilise the necessary resources on site. It was hoped that the project would be completed by the end of the summer period.

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Cllr Wood 

Cllr Stephens 

Thank you for responding to my Members written question on the formal pedestrian crossing facilities that I requested for St. Edwards Primary School and Manadon Vale Primary School. I am disappointed to read your response that neither location justifies formal pedestrian crossing facilities, and that neither school has raised the need for a crossing. This contrasts to my many conversations with parents, residents and teachers, including with a teacher who is leading the ‘Safer Journey to School’ campaign and has met several times with Fred Thomas MP and council officers to address the dangerous junction. Will the executive member reflect on his previous answer and agree to meet with me, fellow ward members and officers to agree to drive forward these much needed crossings please?

Response: I would be happy to meet with you and Councillor colleagues in the ward, alongside the Road Safety Officer for them to share their previous conclusions and further conversations.

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Cllr Ney

Cllr Evans OBE

I have received many emails from Southway residents requesting transparency with the upcoming Mayoral referendum. One has asked about the claims online by the Labour supported ‘Plymouth Knows Better’ campaign regarding the £1.5 million costs. Could you disclose details of how these costs have been calculated and can you confirm whether it was council officers or politicians who calculated the costing?

I am not sure this question is for me as I am the Leader of Plymouth City Council and am not running the campaign. The questions would have been better addressed to the people who were running the campaign. I can tell you however, that there is a page on the website which explains how the £1.5 million figure was arrived at, and it was posted on social media a couple of days ago.

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Cllr Sproston

Cllr Stephens

For eight years, resident of Charlton road have been asking for the right turn off Tavistock road to be re-instated. In the two years I have been elected, I have fought for these residents, and made a promise to return that. Hundreds of local residents have had their daily commutes extended, and quite often get stuck in traffic needlessly causing excessive frustrations and road emissions. I understand the size and complexity of the project, and appreciate the hundreds of hours spent on complex planning and negotiations. The residents and myself would like to know where the Council is in regards to this issue and when will we finally see these roadworks begin and the project started?

Response: I am pleased to say there has been positive progress with third party land owners that will enable an essential link to be built that will retain access for residents during the construction of the Charlton Road scheme. These enabling works are due to start this summer and will bring significant benefits of a reduced construction programme and reduced impact on resident and wider users of the A386. We are finalising details of the construction programme and expect to proceed to contract shortly, allowing us to deliver our promise to resident in the Budshead ward to enable traffic controlled access from the south of Tavistock Road.

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Cllr Cuddihee

Cllr Penberthy

Numerous wards across the city have been visited by Travellers over the course of the last 12 months. This has caused tensions with residents. Would the Cabinet member agree to meet with myself and other councillors to have a discussion about refreshing and reviewing the council’s current strategy in relation to Travellers?

Response: A briefing session on this topic was provided to all members a fortnight ago, and members were offered the opportunity for discussion. If there are numerous members interested, we will re-run the session.