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  • @ Sue Anderson
    Birmingham Councillor

    what is the role of the responder who will answer the call for telecare users, i understand there will be a person who will be sent to the person who initated the call if there has been no succes in contacting... Show more »what is the role of the responder who will answer the call for telecare users, i understand there will be a person who will be sent to the person who initated the call if there has been no succes in contacting next of kin etc i understand the system is to be supplied by Tunstall Show less »

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  • @ Sue Anderson
    Birmingham Councillor

    Hi could you please update me i understand The council are teaming up with Tunstall who are using Mears Group to install people monitoring equipment into vunrable persons properties to keep an eye on ... Show more »Hi could you please update me i understand The council are teaming up with Tunstall who are using Mears Group to install people monitoring equipment into vunrable persons properties to keep an eye on them so to speak my question is when is this due to start as i was recruited by Mears to install this equipment and 8 of us have been recruited by Mears and for two months have been sitting at home with no pay waiting for a start date but todate have not received any information from Tunstall perhaps you could advise thanks Peter Clayton pjclaytonuk@gamil.com Show less »

    Submitted by: peter01827 | 1 votes for this..

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  • @ Sue Anderson
    Birmingham Councillor

    Why has the cap been lifted from care charges?  I understand that lifting the cap is the discretion of Birmingham Councillors.  The most ill, disabled and vulnerable people in our society have now seen... Show more »Why has the cap been lifted from care charges?  I understand that lifting the cap is the discretion of Birmingham Councillors.  The most ill, disabled and vulnerable people in our society have now seen an increase in their contribution from £100 to almost £400 for a few hours care each week.  This increase is way above inflation.  Carers get paid nothing or £0.60p per hour yet care charges are almost £16.00 per hour.  How is this fair?  Why has Birmingham City Council found it legal and moral to squeeze those who are ill and disabled in such a way.  How do you justify this? Show less »

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  • @ Deirdre Alden
    Birmingham Conservative Councillor

    Deirdre, why can't we submit an a well justified e-petition to the Birmingham City web site that asks for action to be taken on a councillor leader who we feel is not doing their job properly?

    Submitted by: chrishillcox | 5 votes for this..

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  • @ Ken Wood
    Birmingham Conservative Councillor

    Do you applaud the founders of the 'Retro' swingers Club on Tyburn Road for their enterprise in these times of financial crisis or would you too have them closed down and moved?

    Submitted by: standacre | 16 votes for this..

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  • @ Deirdre Alden
    Birmingham Conservative Councillor

    Due to the local residents partnership with Ladywood Police, Local Councillors and the Health Service the problem of prostitution seems to be on the decline in our area. What are the long-term aims of... Show more »Due to the local residents partnership with Ladywood Police, Local Councillors and the Health Service the problem of prostitution seems to be on the decline in our area.
    What are the long-term aims of the agencies to help the girls come off drugs and to get away from the pimps who control them?
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    Submitted by: chrish | 1 votes for this..

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    Answered by Deirdre Alden

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  • @ Deirdre Alden
    Birmingham Conservative Councillor

    What are your views on local Housing Management boards? Other parts of the city seem to see them as the local way to deal with a lot of local problems, for example, minor repairs, litter, fly tipping ... Show more »What are your views on local Housing Management boards? Other parts of the city seem to see them as the local way to deal with a lot of local problems, for example, minor repairs, litter, fly tipping and illegal parking. Show less »

    Submitted by: chrish | 1 votes for this..

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    Answered by Deirdre Alden

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  • @ Sue Anderson
    Birmingham Councillor

    Could a 'Baby P' case ever happen in Birmingham?

    Submitted by: fielding41 | 5 votes for this..

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    Answered by Sue Anderson

    Sadly there are adults who will harm children in their care this applies to all areas of the country. It is essential that all agencies raise concerns and raise alerts about children who they come into... Show more »Sadly there are adults who will harm children in their care this applies to all areas of the country. It is essential that all agencies raise concerns and raise alerts about children who they come into contact with .Good judgments need to be made about family support and will it work, should a child be taken into care, is there love and protection from harm for that child. Show less »

    100% of people thought this was a good answer (6 votes). Do you think this is a good answer? Yes No

  • @ Sue Anderson
    Birmingham Councillor

    What would you say has been your greatest achievement as a councillor since being elected to office?

    Submitted by: sheldon82 | 10 votes for this..

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    Answered by Sue Anderson

    I was a member of West Midlands County Council and I chaired a womens sub committee who worked with the police to get much more humane treatment for women who had been raped or abused. This work led to... Show more »I was a member of West Midlands County Council and I chaired a womens sub committee who worked with the police to get much more humane treatment for women who had been raped or abused. This work led to the setting up of specialised suites in some police stations.
    As a City Council member and Cabinet member I am proud of the 4 Care Centres which have been built in Birmingham which I have achieved with officers. Show less »

    80% of people thought this was a good answer (5 votes). Do you think this is a good answer? Yes No

  • @ Sue Anderson
    Birmingham Councillor

    How do you think the current scandal over MP's expenses will affect voting in upcoming local elections?

    Submitted by: francis | 12 votes for this..

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    Answered by Sue Anderson

    It has affected peoples trust and confidence in MPs and there will be a reluctance to vote. People often confuse MPs with local councillors and get the impression that "we are all the same" and that... Show more »It has affected peoples trust and confidence in MPs and there will be a reluctance to vote.
    People often confuse MPs with local councillors and get the impression that "we are all the same" and that politions are only in politics for what they can get out of it. Local polititions do not get expenses in the same way. Show less »

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