To receive questions from members of the public who wish to ask a general question in respect of matters within the Council’s area of responsibility or influence.
Subject to the Chair’s discretion, members of the public may ask one question and one supplementary question, which should relate to the original question and answer received.
Councillors may also ask questions under this agenda item.
Minutes:
Mr. Ashraf stated that Councillor Alam had not
responded properly to a question he had asked on 4th February,
2026, despite having many Council Officers to help. Mr. Ashraf
explained that he had asked if Rotherham Council knew how much
taxpayers’ money they sent to South Yorkshire Mayoral
Combined Authority or if the Council needed the Combined
Authority’s permission to release that information. He asked
Councillor Alam to respond to the question. Mr. Ashraf also
confirmed that he would email his question to Councillor Alam
again.
The Leader stated that the Council paid £36,000 per year into
the Combined Authority for membership.
Councillor Alam stated that he would review the emails and respond.
In his supplementary question, Mr Ashraf asked for a timescale for the response.
Councillor Alam stated that it would be the usual 10 working days.