Questions
In accordance with paragraph 1.18 of the Council Procedure Rules, 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.
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:
Cllr S Gardiner asked what was happening with the next round of the new homes bonus scheme and when would the town and parish councils be informed how they can bid. Cllr A Stott, Portfolio Holder for Finance, ICT and Communications undertook to provide a written response.
Cllr L Wardlaw referred to the award of the contract for the One You Cheshire East lifestyle service to a new provider and asked for confirmation that they will be ready to deliver on its commitments by 1 November. Cllr J Rhodes, Portfolio Holder for Public Health and Corporate Services undertook to provide a written response.
Cllr M Simon asked if Wistaston Green Road and Colleys Lane could continue to be on the winter gritting routes. Cllr B Roberts, Portfolio Holder for Highways and Waste undertook to provide a written response.
Cllr S Akers Smith referred to three developments were the developers had not provided the agreed infrastructure and asked what was being done to ensure the infrastructures was provided. Cllr Toni Fox, Portfolio Holder for Planning responded that she was aware of these particular issues and would discuss the matter with officers.
Cllr L Gilbert asked in the interest of climate change would the Leader commit to asking officers to refrain from arranging 9 am meetings that have us sitting in traffic ques belting out emissions. The Leader of the Council responded that given what had happened earlier in the meeting he would refer this to Constitution Committee to consult with all members.