To receive answers to any questions that councillors have raised in accordance with Procedural Rule 23.

The City Solicitor advised the Council that in the absence of Councillor Abdullatif, a written response would be provided by Councillor Rawlins to the two questions submitted regarding:

1.    Work on tackling air pollution across the city and in particular Ardwick where poor air quality exceeds the guidance from the World health Organisation.

2.    The importance of local action on Climate Crisis and the work of the Ardwick Climate Action Group on activities held on 2 October 2022.

Councillor Igbon responded to a question from Councillor Doswell regarding the work to address littering, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour in Fallowfield and the progress of the action plan produced involving council department and partners.

Councillor Igbon responded to a question from Councillor Doswell regarding the provision of bins with a larger capacity for properties with a larger occupancy.

Councillor White responded to a question from Councillor Reid regarding action being taken to ensure social and private rented housing in Manchester are damp and mould free to protect tenant’s health and wellbeing.

Councillor Robinson responded to a question from Councillor Green regarding the Council response on the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust following the issues raised from the television documentary on Edenfield Centre, Prestwich.

The Lord Mayor advised the Council that Councillor Rahman was not present, and Councillor Doswell would receive a written response to the question submitted concerning what the council is doing to address violent crime and improve street safety, especially for young women at night, in Fallowfield.

Councillor Robinson responded to a question from Councillor Wills regarding progress being made in Manchester to fulfil its ambition as a Fast-Track City that will end new HIV infections by 2030.

Councillor Igbon responded to a question from Councillor I Robinson regarding support for the restoration of car parks located at Kylemore Way and Falconwood Way

Councillor White responded to a question from Councillor Johnson regarding the Council’s Housing Strategy to ensure tenants are protected from damp and mould in social housing and private rented properties.

Councillor Craig responded to a question from Councillor Johnson regarding the deadline for the submission of amendment to motions made to Council.

Councillor Midgley responded to a question from Councillor Johnson regarding the Council decision on the Manchester Windrush and Deportations motion considered in October 2022.

Councillor Craig responded to a question from Councillor Johnson regarding the Council decision on the Support Fair Votes Now motion considered in October 2022.

Councillor Akbar responded to a question from Councillor Leech regarding consideration of charities discretionary rates relief.

The Lord Mayor advised the Council that Councillor Rahman was not present, and Councillor Leech would receive a written response to the question submitted concerning the publication of crime statistics for Greater Manchester.

Councillor Igbon responded to a question from Councillor Leech regarding gully cleaning on Cavendish Road and Burton Road when vehicles are parked preventing access to the gully.

Councillor Rawlins responded to a question from Councillor Leech regarding Tree Preservation Order request refusals due to the tree not being appropriately maintained.

Councillor White responded to a question from Councillor Leech regarding a review of procedures by Northwards Housing for the treatment of mould and damp within properties to ensure the protection of health and wellbeing of tenants.

The Lord Mayor advised the Council that Councillor Rahman was not present, and Councillor M Dar would receive a written response to the question submitted concerning parcel theft from communal areas within apartment buildings.

Councillor Rawlins responded to a question from Councillor Good regarding the replacement of boarding on Old Mill Street.

The Lord Mayor advised the Council that Councillor Rahman was not present, and Councillor Good would receive a written response to the question submitted concerning the condition of CCTV cameras managed by the Council.