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To

Subject

1

Councillor Bowyer

Councillor Evans

The vice chair of the Planning Committee wore a Labour badge at the last meeting of the Planning Committee.  Did he feel that this was inappropriate and an abuse of her position? It was a matter of public confidence in the committee and was he taking any steps to restore confidence?

Response: No, there was no dress code in place. No confidence had been lost.

2

Councillor Martin Leaves

Councillor Murphy

At the meeting of the Working Plymouth Overview and Scrutiny Panel on 5 March 2014, Councillor Murphy said that she was disappointed in Councillor Coker’s decision not to approve the park and ride proposal to charge at the car parks.  Was that still the case today?

Response: It was Cabinet’s decision to make.

3

Councillor  Sam Leaves

Councillor Coker

At a recent tribunal on traffic penalties, an appeal was allowed on the basis of procedural improprieties. What were these improprieties and could she have assurances that this would not occur again?

Response: He would ensure that a report was provided by the end of the following day (Tuesday). 

4

Councillor Darcy

Councillor Peter Smith

Why was the webcast of the Planning Committee held last week not on the Council’s website yet?  

Response: A written response would be provided.

5

Councillor Bowyer

Councillor Peter Smith

Would he provide a written report on what went wrong with the papers for the Council meeting? How much did it cost the taxpayers?

Response: Staff were under pressure and he expected that a report would be provided to him so that lessons could be learnt. A written response would be provided on the costs.

6

Councillor Dr Mahony

Councillor Peter Smith

Did he agree that the preparation for the Council meeting was an omni- shambles?  Would he look into providing iPads and updated computer systems for all councillors in addition to a pa system in the Council Chamber that works?

Response:  No, he did not agree. Nothing was wrong with the pa system and IT requirements were being reviewed.

7

Councillor Jordan

Councillor Coker

What action was being taken on faded yellow lines and road markings? What was the timeframe?

Response:  He was aware of the problems but this had not been given priority over many years. He was looking at white lines in strategic areas. Although he was looking into the issue, he could not put a timescale to it. 

8

Councillor Darcy

Councillor Peter Smith

Was the preparation for this meeting now going to be the acceptable norm?

Response: No.

9

Councillor Kate Taylor

Councillor  Tuohy

Was Councillor Tuohy wearing a rosette unacceptable? 

Response: No.  

10

Councillor Martin Leaves

Councillor Coker

Was he taking any action following the bus accident at Royal Parade? Would the report be shared with the scrutiny panel?

Response: He was aware of the accident and consideration would be given to the report from Vospa, when received.  The report would be a public document and he would consult with the chair of the scrutiny panel.

11

Councillor Churchill

Councillor Coker

The organisation was VOSA not Vospa?

No response given.