To deal with supplementary questions arising from the attached questions of which written notice has been given. 

Notes:

(i)         Answers to written questions shall be circulated at the commencement of the meeting.

(ii)        The Lord Mayor will have regard to the list of questions and the political composition of the Council in calling on Members to put their supplementary question to the Leader of Council and Portfolio Holders.

(iii)       A period of up to 30 minutes shall be available for supplementary questions to Members of the Executive. 

1.         Councillor Abid Hussain

Can the Portfolio Holder give an update on the Council’s plans to increase footfall on Darley Street and other streets around the middle and top of town areas in the city centre?

2.         Councillor Debbie Davies

Can the Portfolio Holder for Education, Employment and Skills inform colleagues of any actions which are being taken to meet the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2017-20 objective, of reducing unauthorised primary and secondary school absences within the district, to beneath the national average?

3.         Councillor Jeanette Sunderland

What action is being taken to address the on-going potential safeguarding concerns arising from the limited capacity to conduct direct payment audits for social care clients?

4.         Councillor Kevin Warnes

Now that the Council has demolished the Branch Hotel, one of Shipley’s oldest local landmarks, in order to widen the nearby road, what steps have been taken to date to involve local residents and community groups in exploring the full range of possible design options for the new junction and thereby maximising its capacity for cutting air pollution and boosting low carbon travel, cycling and local walking networks?

5.         Councillor Angela Tait

Would the Leader join me in congratulating the Bradford Chamber of Commerce and all supporting organisations in the success of the pilot Bradford Manufacturing Week which brought together manufacturers, schools, young people and parents through tours, work experience, seminars, exhibitions and learning events held at manufacturer premises and key locations across the district?

6.         Councillor Richard Dunbar

Does the Leader agree that the Prime Minister as the creator of the hostile environment policy needs to take more proactive action to support members of the Windrush Generations rather than continue to blame them for their fate?

7.         Councillor John Pennington

In light of the fact that the Bradford Brewery has closed after just 3 years trading, despite being awarded grants of £170,000, can the Leader of the Council advise colleagues of measures in place to ensure that grants awarded more recently, are likely to provide other than short term benefit?

8.         Councillor Taj Salam

Can the Portfolio Holder tell me how much fly-tipping we have picked up in the last year and what is the cost?

9.         Councillor Richard Dunbar

Would the Leader agree that the continued delay of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) stake reduction will do nothing but cause more harm to those suffering the harsh realities of problem gambling.

10.       Councillor Andrew Senior

Can the Portfolio Holder  ...  view the full agenda text for item 47

Council Document “I” details the questions from Members to the Leader of Council and Portfolio Holders and the answers given.