Agenda item

To receive written questions to the Leader, Cabinet Members, Chairs of Committees and Nominated Spokespersons in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12/12(1).

 

The schedule of written questions will be tabled at the meeting.

 

(1)       Question by Councillor Cooper to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“When will the play area that the Council has removed between Manor Rise and Manor Street, Newsome, be replaced?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(2)       Questionby Councillor Cooper to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“Why did the report on the changes to Bereavement Services charges go forward to the Cabinet meeting in September?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(3)       QuestionbyCouncillor Cooper to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“Given the predictable nature of the responses to the engagement exercise on Bereavement Charges how and when will the Council respond?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(4)       QuestionCouncillor Cooper to The Cabinet Member for Economy                 (Councillor Mather)

 

“What action has the Council taken to implement the recommendations of the motion on flying lanterns passed by Full Council on 2 September 2015?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(5)       QuestionbyCouncillor Cooper to The Deputy Leader of the Council (Councillor Pandor)

 

“We understand that you will be leading for the Cabinet on the Kirklees Budget.

 

Can you detail for us your priorities in the Budget Setting Process?”

 

The Deputy Leader replied thereto.

 

 

 

(6)       QuestionbyCouncillor Cooper to The Cabinet Members for Economy (Councillors Mather /McBride)

 

“When will Cabinet consider the Passivhaus report referred from Policy Committee several months ago?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(7)       QuestionbyCouncillor Burke to The Cabinet Member for Economy (Councillor Mather)

 

“What proportion of plastic in Kirklees’ domestic waste is recycled?”

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(8)       Question by Councillor Burke to The Cabinet Member for Children (Councillor Ahmed)

 

“The Kirklees population is estimated to be 461,500 by 2025, an increase of 27,200 people from 2015. What provision is being made for new schools and school places?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(9)       Question by Councillor N Turner to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“In regard to gritting night patrols, please would the Cabinet member inform us as to how these patrols are carried out in particular with reference to vehicles used and exactly what equipment is used to measure the temperature?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(10)     Question by Councillor N Turner to The Cabinet Member for

 Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“Please would the Cabinet member tell us how residents are to be informed about which bins are being collected on which days now that the Council is no longer providing a calendar?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

 

 

 

(11)     Question by Councillor N Turner to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“Please would the Cabinet Member tell me when I can expect the Speed Indicator Device in Outlane to be repaired/replaced?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(12)     Question by Councillor Eastwood to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor G Turner)

 

“How much capital has the Council borrowed to invest in developments that are not related to land or buildings owned by the Council (for instance, the HD One hotel)?”

                       

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(13)     Question by Councillor N Turner to The Cabinet Member for Economy (Councillor Mather)

 

“How much fly-tipping has been recorded since the bulky waste collection became a paid for service?”

           

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(14)     Question by Councillor A Pinnock to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“All Councillors have had emails from Messrs Badat of the Snowdon Street mosque in Batley about the rise in burial fees. How does the Cabinet Member respond to the questions posed by these emails?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(15)     Question by Councillor McGuin to The Cabinet Member for Economy (Councillor Mather)

 

“Who is liable if a legal challenge is made to penalty notices given by Kingdom?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(16)     Question by Councillor McGuin to The Cabinet Member for Economy (Councillor Mather)

 

“What lessons have been learnt from wrongly issued penalty notices given by Kingdom officers in the Mereside area in the Almondbury ward?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(17)     Question by Councillor McGuin to The Cabinet Member for Economy (Councillor Mather)

 

“What % of a £75 penalty notice goes to Kirklees Council?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(18)     Question by Councillor McGuin to The Cabinet Member for Economy (Councillor Mather)

 

“Research from Cumbria University shows that firms like Kingdom fail to change the behaviour of people and that there is no incentive for Kingdom, or others, to change behaviour because they rely on giving out penalty notices rather than advice. Do you agree?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(19)     Question by Councillor Watson to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“When in 2017 are the last dates for Green and Grey bin collections in Carr Hill Road, Upper Cumberworth, and when are the first collections scheduled in 2018?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(20)     Question by Councillor Watson to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor Khan)

 

“The Chairman of Dewsbury County Conservative Association recently wrote directly to the Secretary Of State for Communities and Local Government following concerns raised by local residents that the proposed increased charges for funeral services on a Friday afternoon might be considered discriminatory towards the Muslim Community.

 

Have the Council now revised its burial fee proposals in light of such concerns?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.

 

 

(21)     Question by Councillor Watson to The Chair of Planning Sub Committee (Heavy Woollen Area) (Councillor Kane)

 

“Planning consent was granted some time ago for the development of circa 200 dwellings at Pilling Lane Scissett.

 

When was the long stop date for commencing the development in accordance with the planning Permission?

 

Did work commence on site before that date?

 

If so who took the decision that they were satisfied work had commenced?

 

Upon what evidence was this decision taken?

 

When was the decision taken?”

 

The Chair of Planning Sub Committee replied thereto.

 

 

(22)     Question by Councillor Watson to The Chair of Planning Sub Committee (Heavy Woollen Area) (Councillor Kane)

 

“In relation to the aforementioned planning permission at Pilling Lane Scissett;

 

Was there a requirement for a Construction Management Plan to be agreed before works could commence on site?

If so when was it submitted?

If so when was it approved and by whom?”

 

The Chair of Planning Sub Committee replied thereto.

 

 

(23)     Question by Councillor Watson to The Cabinet Member for Corporate (Councillor G Turner)

 

“I understand that the Council Cabinet acts as a trustee of the Scissett Baths Charity.  In the past when the charity has disposed of assets the proceeds of sale have been accounted for through the accounts of the council.  Have any such transactions passed through the accounts of the council in the last 12 months?”

 

The Cabinet Member replied thereto.