Public Question Time (15 minutes)
The opportunity is given to members of the public to put questions to Cabinet Members or Committee Chairs provided that a question does not relate to:
· Matters which are the subject of current or pending legal proceedings, or
· Matters relating to employees or former employees of the Council or comments in respect of individual Council Officers
Minutes:
A member of the public referred to the question he asked at the meeting held on 7th March 2018 concerning the treatment of homeless people and enquired when the detailed reply will be received. The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy responded that he will pursue the matter and ensure that the full reply is sent. The questioner raised matter of the implementation of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in Gloucester and asked if there was a system to ensure public monitoring and no conflicts of interest. The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy and Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods jointly replied that any proposal to introduce PSPOs in the city had not yet been considered by Council but that all points will be examined should it be.
A member of the public reminded Members of the published reduction in homelessness people registered in Gloucester during 2017 and asked that they inform the public how many had taken advantage of the Night Shelter that opened for the period January to March 2018. The Corporate Director (Partnership Working) stated that as the Council did not manage the Night Shelter this information was not available to it; however the number of referrals made by the Council would be provided.