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Councillor Ball

Councillor Coker

Parking at Devil’s Point was difficult as spaces were being used by workers at Royal William Yard and Cllr Coker was asked what action was being taken.

Councillor Coker responded that officers were working with the Royal William Yard and he was hoping to sign off a proposal in the next month. 

2

Councillor Stark

Councillor Evans

He congratulated Councillor Evans on the success of the recent city of culture open day and proposed that the city should be an English City of Culture as an independent venture.

Councillor Evans responded that he had not heard the term but that the city had a successful track record in new ventures.

3

Councillor Bowyer

Councillor Lowry

An assurance was sought that future tenders would reflect the living wage principle and Cllr Lowry was asked when the decision would be effective from. 

Councillor Lowry responded that in principle yes, tenders would reflect that the council would pay a living wage and they would work with partners.  Officers were also looking at how it could be applied to commercial tenders.   The decision would be effective from the date of the meeting for City Council employees and a paper would be submitted on procurement arrangements. 

4

Councillor Drean

Councillor Coker

Was the council receiving revenues for lorries and other vehicles parking overnight at Bretonside Bus Station?

Councillor Coker responded that some revenue was being received but that there were concerns about vehicles arriving after staff left and leaving early in the morning.  Officers were looking at ways and costs of addressing the issue.

5

Councillor Ball

Councillor Coker

An assurance was sought that the council would not cut school crossing patrols.

Councillor  Coker responded that there had been no changes since 2009 and although it was not a statutory requirement, the council would continue to support them.

6

Councillor Stark

Councillor Vincent

How many public clocks were his department responsible for? In particular he referred to Derry’s Clock where minute hands were missing.

A written response would be provided on the number of clocks and Councillor Vincent responded that Derry’s Clock was currently being refurbished.

7

Councillor James

Councillor McDonald

Were there any protocols in place between agencies to deal with people with mental health disorders?

Councillor McDonald responded that changes had taken place and in terms of care, the Glenbourne Unit had made some beds available. At present there was not a great deal of information being shared between agencies but in future and as part of commissioning, the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment would expect information sharing, including protocols. Any further information would be sent to Councillor James.

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Councillor Stark

Councillor Williams

The Fostering and Adoption Panels required two rooms for their meetings and an assurance was sought that these would be made available.  Councillor Williams was also asked whether it was fair that 60 per cent of rooms in the Council House were devoted to the Labour Group?

Councillor Williams responded that she would raise the issue and ensure that two rooms were available for the panel meetings.  The designation of accommodation generally was the responsibility of asset management.