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To

Subject

1

Councillor Bowyer

Councillor Evans OBE

Administrations policy regarding anti-Semitism?

Response: Council accepted the international holocaust definition of anti-Semitism and that is Plymouth City Council’s policy.

2

Councillor Bowyer

Councillor Evans OBE

Have disclosures to senior members of the Labour Party in the city regarding anti-Semitism been covered up

Response: This is not a matter for the Council; this matter has been reported to the Labour Party. 

3

Councillor Nicholson

Councillor Evans OBE

Ensuring that potential candidates for public office are fit and proper before being selected to stand for public office?

Response: This is not a function of Cabinet or Council

Monitoring officer advised question not appropriate

4

Councillor Nicholson

Councillor Evans OBE

What about the reputational damage to the City – does this matter not require intervention from the Leader?

Response: This is not a function of Cabinet or Council

Monitoring officer advised question not appropriate

5

Councillor Darcy

Councillor Evans OBE

Does the Leader agree that upholding the reputation of the City Council is paramount and a key responsibility as Leader of this Council

Response: Yes

6

Councillor Churchill

Councillor Smith

following the election and count are you proposing to improve the timings of the count night

Response: This is the responsibility of the Returning Officer

7

Councillor Kelly

Councillor Evans OBE

What is Plymouth City Council’s stance on anti-Semitism?

Response: The motion has been debated in Council and a definition agreed

8

Councillor Kelly

Councillor Evans OBE

What actions have you taken in Plymouth?

Response: Lord Mayor directed the question not be answered

9

Councillor Mrs Pengelly

Councillor Evans OBE

Cross boundary issues with Sherford and payment of play equipment within South Hams boundaries

Response: I am willing to set up a meeting with Councillor Hart and Councillor Mrs Pengelly to have a proper discussion to see how to get the play equipment

10

Councillor Jordan

Councillor Evans OBE

Electoral registration issues with students and those not eligible to vote

Response: This issue was resolved prior to the election. Those not eligible to vote were not able to

11

Councillor Jordan

Councillor Evans OBE

This is an administrative function of the Council, why haven’t you resigned?

Response: The Council’s electoral services department dramatically increased registration which should be celebrated. The issues with registration will go to Audit and Governance committee to review procedures. The suggestion that Councillors interfere with the election is a slur.

12

Councillor Jordan

Councillor Evans OBE

I asked what assurances would be given as this has happened before

Response: you’re implying that what happened in the election campaign was political

The Chief Executive responded that the issue had been referred to the Scrutiny Management Board and the Terms of Reference for the review would be discussed tomorrow. The Chief Executive noted that she was delighted with the performance of the team at the count.

13

Councillor Nicholson

Councillor Evans OBE

Can the Leader confirm the roles of the newly appointed assistant Cabinet Members

Response: I will circulate the details in the morning

14

Councillor Bowyer

Councillor Coker

What action is being taken to minimise flooding in hotspots given the recent heavy rainfall

Response: All drains and gullies are now mapped and monitored with hotspots identified, this is a long standing problem and will need to adapt and change to ensure drains and gullies are fit for purpose

15

Councillor Bowyer

Councillor Coker

What is the level of confidence that this will happen?

Response: Commitment to smart metering in the drains and gullies, working with South West Water – this will be a priority.