Agenda item

QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC

To receive questions from and provide answers to the public in relation to matters which are about something the council is responsible for or something that directly affects people in the city, in accordance with Part B, paragraph 11 of the Constitution.

 

 

 

Questions, of no longer than 50 words, can be submitted to the Democratic Support Unit, Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ, or email to democraticsupport@plymouth.gov.uk. Any questions must be received at least five complete working days before the meeting.

Minutes:

Two questions were submitted by members of the public for this meeting, in accordance with Part B, paragraph 11 of the Constitution.

 

In the absence of Mr Sharpe the following question and response would be circulated and a written response would be sent to him after the meeting –

 

 

Question submitted by: Mr F Sharpe

 

To the Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport, Housing and Planning. 

           

To be asked at the next Council.

 

Question:

 

 

The former Co-op store at the end of Plymstock broadway has been empty for a number of years with a to let sign retail or Leisure attached.

Please could the City Council look into converting it into a Plymstock public swimming pool as no date can be given at Sherford?

 

Response:

 

Provision for a swimming pool has been made in the Sherford Development.   The former Co-op store at the end of Plymstock Broadway will be considered against the policies of the Joint Local Plan.

 

 

Mr Harvey-Heath asked the following question. The response will be circulated and a written response provided to him after the meeting –

 

 

Question submitted by: Lee Harvey-Heath

 

To the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

           

Question:

 

I am trying to raise awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

 

 

 

Why aren’t you doing anything to raise awareness or working with services and partners to investigate this issue and work towards supporting families.

 

 

Response:

Whilst there is not a specific awareness raising relating to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Plymouth City Council and partners undertake a range of actions to reduce the impact of alcohol on health and wellbeing for the population and more specifically for expectant mothers and children and their families affected by alcohol.  This includes responsibility for the Strategic Alcohol Plan 2013 – 18, and supporting the One You government campaign that encourages people to drink less.  

PCC deliver and commission a range of services for adults with alcohol misuse issues. They also work in partnership with other services such as maternity services to provide information, advice and guidance on alcohol in pregnancy; support expectant mothers who are experiencing alcohol misuse.  Services and activities include:

·         Commissioning specific substance misuse treatment services for parents (Harbour)

·         FASD  is embedded within assessment work when parental alcohol misuse is identified, and its early identification and the need for coordinated planning with children identified at risk of FASD is  equally supported by  social work, health Service colleagues – including Specialist midwifes, Health visiting  and Harbour colleagues. These services also provide advice and consultation to staff within the Department on a case by case basis.  Children’s centres also provide targeted support to services supporting expectant mothers experiencing alcohol/substance misuse supporting families in accessing children centre services

·         We ensure that staff in the Children Young People and Families Service are aware of this issue and are well placed to undertake this work. FASD forms a key part of the ‘Early Brain Development training’, which our social workers attend. Similarly, health visitors receive training on brain development in early life and provide information to parents on this. FASD is also addressed in the LSCB training.

·         All of our social workers to have access to www.ccinform.co.uk which offers the most up to date research and guidance relating to FASD.