Up to 60 minutes is allowed for this part of the meeting unless extended by the Chairman of Council on a motion moved, duly seconded and approved by the Council. Members may ask one supplementary question in addition to their original question.
(a) To Chairmen/Vice-Chairmen of Committees
There were no questions submitted for Chairman/Vice-Chairman of Committees.
(b) To the Executive
To receive answers in respect of questions from Members of the Council to a Member of the Executive asked in accordance with Rule 12 of the Council Procedure Rules.
(1) Councillor A S Pollitt will ask the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Children’s Services and Safeguarding, Youth and Community Safety, Councillor S S Chandler:
“What and/or who were the priorities of the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Children’s Services and Safeguarding, Youth and Community Safetyin setting up a community event at Freemens Way, Deal, on 28 October and on what basis did the Portfolio Holder choose not to provide the ward Councillors with a copy of the action plan for the area as requested?”
(2) Councillor P J Hawkins will ask the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance, Councillor M D Conolly:
“On 27 November 2013, Council resolved: "That Dover District Council supports the work of credit unions and will investigate the feasibility, methods and costs of enabling Members and staff to save through the payroll system if they wish." Can the Portfolio Holder for Finance inform the Council of the progress made so far on this?”
(3) Councillor A S Pollitt will ask the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance, Councillor M D Conolly:
“Does the Portfolio Holder for Finance agree that all who benefit from public spending, including multinational companies, should contribute their fair share and does the Portfolio Holder support Action Aid's Towns Against Tax Dodging campaign?”
(4) Councillor M R Eddy will ask the Leader of the Council, Councillor P A Watkins:
“Can the Leader of the Council outline how he views the future of Dover District Council in the light of the result of the Scottish independence referendum and proposals for the devolution of powers within England?”
(5) Councillor B W Bano will ask the Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Public Protection, Councillor P G Heath:
“Following the withdrawal of Concordia from its East Kent GP contracts, what steps has the Portfolio Holder for Health and Well-being taken to ensure that the patients currently on the lists of the Dover Medical Practice will continue to receive primary health care services with a GP of their choice?”
(6) Councillor B W Bano will ask the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Children’s Services and Safeguarding, Youth and Community Safety, Councillor S S Chandler:
“What response is DDC making to the proposals of KCC to reduce the number of Community Wardens by up to 50%?”
(7) Councillor P Walker will ask the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Waste and Planning, Councillor N S Kenton:
“Can the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Waste and Planning inform the Council how many housing units have been granted planning permission since 1 May 2011, and how many of these were affordable housing,
(a) in developments of 1 to 12 units.
(b) in developments of 13 to 40 units.
(c) in large developments of over 40 units?”
Minutes:
(1) Councillor A S Pollitt asked the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Children’s Services and Safeguarding, Youth and Community Safety, Councillor S S Chandler:
“What and/or who were the priorities of the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Children’s Services and Safeguarding, Youth and Community Safetyin setting up a community event at Freemens Way, Deal, on 28 October and on what basis did the Portfolio Holder choose not to provide the ward Councillors with a copy of the action plan for the area as requested?”
(2) Councillor P J Hawkins asked the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Children’s Services and Safeguarding, Youth and Community Safety, Councillor S S Chandler (in the absence of Councillor M D Conolly):
“On 27 November 2013, Council resolved: "That Dover District Council supports the work of credit unions and will investigate the feasibility, methods and costs of enabling Members and staff to save through the payroll system if they wish." Can the Portfolio Holder for Finance inform the Council of the progress made so far on this?”
(3) Councillor A S Pollitt asked the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance, Councillor M D Conolly:
“Does the Portfolio Holder for Finance agree that all who benefit from public spending, including multinational companies, should contribute their fair share and does the Portfolio Holder support Action Aid's Towns Against Tax Dodging campaign?”
(4) Councillor M R Eddy asked the Leader of the Council, Councillor P A Watkins:
“Can the Leader of the Council outline how he views the future of Dover District Council in the light of the result of the Scottish independence referendum and proposals for the devolution of powers within England?”
(5) Councillor B W Bano asked the Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Public Protection, Councillor P G Heath:
“Following the withdrawal of Concordia from its East Kent GP contracts, what steps has the Portfolio Holder for Health and Well-being taken to ensure that the patients currently on the lists of the Dover Medical Practice will continue to receive primary health care services with a GP of their choice?”
(6) Councillor B W Bano asked the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Children’s Services and Safeguarding, Youth and Community Safety, Councillor S S Chandler:
“What response is DDC making to the proposals of KCC to reduce the number of Community Wardens by up to 50%?”
(7) Councillor B Gardner asked the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Waste and Planning, Councillor N S Kenton:
“Can the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Waste and Planning inform the Council how many housing units have been granted planning permission since 1 May 2011, and how many of these were affordable housing,
(a) in developments of 1 to 12
units.
(b) in developments of 13 to 40 units.
(c) in large developments of over 40 units?”