Questions
In accordance with Procedure Rule 11, opportunity is provided for Members of the Council to ask the Mayor, the appropriate Cabinet Member or the Chairman of a Committee any question about a matter which the Council, the Cabinet or the Committee has powers, duties or responsibilities.
Questions to the Mayor or Chairman of a Committee must be sent in writing to the Monitoring Officer at least 3 clear working days before the meeting. There is no requirement for questions to be submitted in writing which relate to the work of the Cabinet.
At Council meetings, there will be a maximum question time period of 30 minutes. Questions will be selected by the Mayor, using the criteria agreed by Council. Any questions which are accepted, but which cannot be dealt with during the allotted period will be answered in writing. Questions must be brief, clear and focussed.
Minutes:
The following Members asked questions at the meeting:-
Cllr Hardy – In respect of the potential relocation of Macclesfield Library.
Cllr Rhoda Bailey – In respect of how the Council was progressing with road repairs, evenly spread across the Borough.
Cllr Cartlidge – In respect of Crewe Heritage Centre.
Cllr Simon – In respect of when the new Local Plan would be ready for submission to the Planning Inspectorate.
Cllr Kolker – In respect of the future of the former Astra Zeneca site at Alderley Park.
Cllr A Moran – In respect of the Council’s policy regarding the unit price for alcohol.
Cllr Corcoran – In respect of the Council’s policy with regard to checking that employees have the necessary qualifications for the post they have been appointed to.
Cllr Wilkinson – In respect of the Council’s proposed response to the public consultation regarding HS2
Cllr Murphy – In respect of the appointment of the new Chief Executive.
Cllr Roberts – In respect of Macclesfield Town Football Club Community Trust Board.