Decision details
Questions from the Opposition and other Non-Cabinet Members
Decision Maker: Council
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
NOTED
1. The written response provided by the Lead Member for Schools, Employment & Skills to a question submitted by Councillor Chan regarding the attainment of Year 11 & 13 students across the borough under the revised assessment arrangements and support being provided to enable pupils to realise their future potential. No supplementary question was raised.
2. The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Lead Member for Public Health, Culture & Leisure to a question submitted by Councillor Daly in relation to the steps being taken by the Council with the NHS to plan for the upcoming winter flu season and data on progress with the vaccination programme that could be made available to members.
3. The written and supplementary response provided by the Lead Member for Housing & Welfare Reform to a question submitted by Councillor Ezeajughi regarding the Councils ongoing commitment towards the delivery of high standard homes and housing services across the borough and current proposals relating to St Raphael’s Estate.
4. The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Leader of the Council to a question submitted by Councillor Kansagra regarding the Council’s response to the Baroness Casey review on the issues experienced around Wembley Stadium in the build up to the UEFA European 2020 Championship Final including progress on the Council’s review of licensing arrangements.
Responses were also provided by the relevant Lead Members on the following additional questions raised during the open session of this part of the meeting:
· Councillor Chan regarding the Council’s efforts to support residents use of electric vehicles.
· Councillor Kennelly regarding the concerns highlighted by local residents in relation to the design and impact of the Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme within his ward.
· Councillor Georgiou regarding the Council’s policy on development of tall buildings, with specific concerns identified in relation to Alperton and response to the GLA Planning & Regeneration Committee’s recent review in relation to the impact of Tall buildings and density in relation to Covid-19.
· Councillor Long regarding the promotion of credit unions to Council staff and residents of the borough.
· Councillor Choudhary regarding further funding from central government for infrastructure in the borough.
· Councillor Miller regarding development of the Council’s relationship with the community and voluntary sector following the pandemic.
· Councillor Georgiou regarding the action and time being taken to address issues raised in relation to the condition of the Council’s social housing stock.
· Councillor Kennelly regarding the Council’s support for veterans identified as homelessness within the borough.
Publication date: 27/09/2021
Date of decision: 20/09/2021
Decided at meeting: 20/09/2021 - Council
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