Agenda and minutes

a)  The Lord Mayor reported the recent death of former Councillor Jean Searle OBE, also referred to the recent death Lance Corporal D A Ramsden of Leeds whilst on active service in Afghanistan, and Council stood in silent tribute.

b)  The Lord Mayor reported that this would be the last Council meeting prior to retirement for Paul Rogerson, the Chief Executive and Jean Dent, Director of City Development and thanked them both for their long and valuable services to the City.

To confirm the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 27^th May 2010

It was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Lobley and

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Annual Meeting of Council held on 27^th May 2010 be approved.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members

The Lord Mayor announced that a list of written declarations submitted by Members was on deposit in the public galleries and had been circulated to each Member’s place in the Chamber.

Following an invitation to declare further individual interests, declarations in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct were made as follows:- 

a)   Members declared personal interests in minute 5 (d) of this meeting as follows:-

Cllr Coulson   Council tenant

Cllr G Hyde  Director of East North East Homes

b)   Councillor Cleasby declared a personal interest in minute 10 of this meeting, his wife being in receipt of Adult Social Services support.

c)   Members declared personal interests in minute 15 of this meeting as follows:-

d)  Members declared personal interests in minute 14of this meeting as follows:-

e)   Members declared personal interests in minute 16 of this meeting as follows:-

f)   Councillor J Lewis declared a personal interest in minute 18 of this meeting as a Leeds United Season Ticket Holder.

g)   Councillor Harris declared personal and prejudicial interests in minutes 14and 15 of this meeting in connection with his business activities.

h)   A further declaration made during the course of the meeting (Councillor A Blackburn) is referred to in minute 5(d)

To receive deputations in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10

Three deputations were admitted to the meeting and addressed Council as follows:-

1)  The Access Committee for Leeds regarding “Help us to save Woodlands Respite Care Centre, York”.

2)  Tenants of Moor Grange regarding concerns over anti-social behaviour and possible changes to a local lettings policy.

3)  Local Residents of Hyde Park regarding social deprivation and community cohesion in the area

RESOLVED – That the subject matter of the deputations be referred to the Executive Board for consideration.

To consider reports as follows (the Chief Executive (a,b and c) and the Section 151 Officer (d) consider that these reports are appropriate to be received at this meeting in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(f)):-

a)  That the recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel, as presented by the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer, be approved and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be authorised to make any consequential changes to the Members’ Allowances Scheme.

P GRUEN

b)  That the Scrutiny Boards’ Annual report to Council, prepared in accordance with Article 6 of the Constitution, be approved.

K WAKEFIELD 

c)  That the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) on appointments be approved.

P GRUEN

d)  That the report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing on expenditure proposals for the use of Housing Revenue Subsidy refund be approved. 

P GRUEN

a)  Recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel

It was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Nash and

RESOLVED – That the recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel, as presented by the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer, be approved and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be authorised to make any consequential changes to the Members’ Allowances Scheme.

b)  Scrutiny Boards’ Annual Report

It was moved by Councillor Wakefield seconded by Councillor Gruen and

RESOLVED – That the Scrutiny Boards’ Annual report to Council, prepared in accordance with Article 6 of the Constitution, be approved

c)  Appointments

It was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Lobley and

RESOLVED – That the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) on appointments be approved subject to an amendment in paragraph 1.4 of the report to delete the name of Councillor Groves and to replace it with Councillor J Lewis and to the addition in the same paragraph of the words “ Councillor J Lewis to replace Councillor Groves on the Scrutiny Board (Children’s Services)”.

d)  Housing Revenue Subsidy Refund

It was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Nash

That the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods on expenditure proposals for the use of Housing Revenue Subsidy refund be approved.

An amendment was moved by Councillor J L Carter seconded by Councillor M Hamilton

To add:-

‘subject to the following amendment to paragraph 3.3 of the report:

Add the following at the end of the third bullet point under the heading ‘West North West Homes’:

“An additional £900,000 from HRA surplus generated in 2009/10 will be allocated specifically for improvements to properties on the Woodbridge, Stonecliffe and Waterloo estates, divided equally between the three.” ’

On being put to the vote the amendment was declared lost.

(The meeting was suspended from 2.55 to 3.20 to allow for discussions to clarify the content of the motion to be put to the vote)

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 14.10 Councillor Gruen, with the consent of the seconder, sought leave of Council to alter the motion by the addition of the words “Subject to the proposed allocation of £700k for property improvement to non-traditional housing in West North West Homes, being allocated on a match funding basis” at the end of the motion.

Consent of Council was given and upon being put to the vote it was  

RESOLVED – That the report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing on expenditure proposals for the use of Housing Revenue Subsidy refund be approved, subject to the proposed allocation of £700,000 for property improvement to non-traditional housing in West North West Homes, being allocated on a match funding basis.

(During discussion of this item Councillor A Blackburn declared a personal interest as a Director of West North West Homes)

On the requisition of Councillors Lobley and J Procter, the voting on the amendment was recorded as follows:-

YES

Anderson, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11

1)  Councillor A Carter to the Executive Member (City Development)

Does the new Executive Board Member for City Development welcome the recent Government announcement that the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) is to be abolished?

The Executive Member (City Development) replied

2)  Councillor Cleasby to the Executive Member (Adult Health and Social Care)

Can the Executive Member for Adult Social Care confirm that she remains committed to delivering quality services that promote independent living, control and choice for vulnerable adults?

The Executive Member (Adult Health and Social Care) replied

3)  Councillor R Grahame to the Executive Member (Leisure)

Would the Executive Board Member for Leisure explain the implications for Leeds of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat Coalition Government’s decision to end free swimming for the under 16s and the over 60s?

The Executive Member (Leisure) replied

4)  Councillor Leadley to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)

Can the Executive Board member for Environmental Services tell us where he is going to put his Incinerator?

The Executive Member (Environmental Services) replied

5)  Councillor S Hamilton to the Executive Member (Adult Health and Social Care)

Would the Executive Member for Adult Health and Social Care please comment on the suspension of the Holt Park Wellbeing Centre scheme?

The Executive Member (Adult Health and Social Care) replied

6)  Councillor J Procter to the Executive Member (Leisure)

Does the new Executive Board Member for Leisure agree that in the current financial climate it is essential that the council continues to support events that generate the authority much needed income?

The Executive Member (Leisure) replied

7)  Councillor A Taylor to the Executive Member (Leisure)

Does the Executive Board Member for Leisure agree that residents in Leeds should expect the same level of service in all our parks?

The Executive Member (Leisure) replied

8)  Councillor Akhtar to the Executive Member (Leisure) 

Could the Executive Board Member for Leisure explain what factors were taken into account when deciding on the future of the Woodhouse Moor designated barbecue area?

The Executive Member (Leisure) replied

9)  Councillor Grayshon to the Leader of Council

Can the Leader of Council give an update on the situation regarding Brian, the retired show pony, removed from land adjacent to Wortley Beck and Granny Lane in Leeds on June 10^th 2010, by a company known as PPS, acting on behalf of Leeds City Council?

Would the Leader of Council agree with me, that the practices employed by PPS in this matter are unacceptable and is he willing to offer an apology on behalf of Leeds City Council to the Forsyth family for the unacceptable manner in which they, and Brian, have been dealt with.  Can he also give his assurance that the working practices of PPS will be reviewed as a matter urgency?

The Executive Member (Environmental Services) replied

10)  Councillor J Lewis to the Executive Member (Environmental Services)

Can the Executive Board Member for Environmental Services please confirm if the figures highlighted in the YEP on the 8^th July 2010 regarding  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

That the Annual report of the Standards Committee be received in accordance with the recommendations of the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance)

B SELBY

It was moved by Councillor Selby seconded by Councillor J L Carter and

RESOLVED - That the annual report of the Standards Committee be received in accordance with the recommendations of the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance).

That the Annual report of the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee be received in accordance with the recommendations of the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance).

G DRIVER

It was moved by Councillor Driver seconded by Councillor Campbell and

RESOLVED -  That the annual report of the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee be received in accordance with the recommendations of the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance).

That the recommendations of the General Purposes Committee, as presented by the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance)  for amendments to the Constitution, be approved.

K WAKEFIELD

It was moved by Councillor Wakefield seconded by Councillor Blake and

RESOLVED – That the recommendations of the General Purposes Committee, as presented by the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) for amendments to the Constitution, be approved.

To receive the minutes in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(o)

It was moved by Councillor Wakefield seconded by Councillor Gruen and

RESOLVED – That the minutes be received in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(o).

Council Procedure Rule 4 providing for the winding up of business was applied prior to all notified comments on the minutes having been debated.

During the debate under minute 10 above it was moved by Councillor Harris seconded by Councillor Lobley and

RESOLVED – That Council Procedure Rules be suspended to allow that the response given by the Executive Member (Environmental Services) to question 10 in minute 134 above be read out to Council in verbatim form.

On the requisition of Councillors Harris and Lobley the voting on the motion was recorded as follows:-

YES

Anderson, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

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NO

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

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ABSTAIN 

A Blackburn, D Blackburn.

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The Lord Mayor announced that for practical reasons the action required by the resolution would be undertaken following the suspension of the meeting under Council Procedure Rule 3.1(b).

(The meeting was suspended at 4.55 pm and resumed at 5.25 pm)

Upon resumption of the meeting the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) read out the verbatim record of Councillor Murray’s response to question 10, the Lord Mayor invited Councillor Murray to offer any further comment and Councillor Murray undertook to write to all Members giving clarification in respect to the points of concern which had been raised.

It was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Lobley and

RESOLVED – That under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 13.2 the order of business be changed to give precedence to the item numbered 14 on the Council Summons.

This Council wishes to acknowledge the lengthy and distinguished service of Paul Rogerson and Jean Dent and expresses its thanks and wishes them the best for the future.

B ATHA

It was moved by Councillor Atha seconded by Councillor A Carter and

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY – That this Council wishes to acknowledge the lengthy and distinguished service of Paul Rogerson and Jean Dent and expresses its thanks and wishes them the best for the future.

This Council notes the success of micro-generation energy schemes in other local authorities and requests the Executive Board bring forward proposals within the next three months on how such a scheme could be offered on a self financing basis to every household in Leeds. 

J MONAGHAN

It was moved by Councillor Monaghan seconded by Councillor Anderson

That this Council notes the success of micro-generation energy schemes in other local authorities and requests the Executive Board bring forward proposals within the next three months on how such a scheme could be offered on a self financing basis to every household in Leeds.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Murray seconded by Councillor D Blackburn:-

‘Delete all after:

“This Council notes the success of micro-generation energy schemes in other local authorities.”

And replace with:

“Council therefore agrees to refer this matter to the proposed all-party Climate Change & Environmental working group for their consideration, with the request that a future paper is then brought to the Executive Board at an early date.” ‘

The amendment was carried and upon being put as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED – That this Council notes the success of micro-generation energy schemes in other local authorities. Council therefore agrees to refer this matter to the proposed all-party Climate Change & Environmental working group for their consideration, with the request that a future paper is then brought to the Executive Board at an early date.

On the requisition of Councillors Grayshon and Matthews the voting on the amendment was recorded as follows:-

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

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NO

Anderson, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

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Council welcomes the announcement that the Labour administration and the Green Group are working together to establish a Free Insulation Scheme for the city of Leeds, which will be based on the successful model of Kirklees.

Council notes that the scheme when established will lead to a reduction in fuel poverty for many Leeds residents. It will also bring about a reduction in carbon emissions of 48,500 tonnes and the creation of approximately 200 new jobs offering apprenticeship opportunities, including people from Roseville Enterprises.”

Council, therefore, call on the Executive Board to bring forward proposals for this scheme.

A BLACKBURN

It was moved by Councillor A Blackburn seconded by Councillor D Blackburn

That Council welcomes the announcement that the Labour administration and the Green Group are working together to establish a Free Insulation Scheme for the city of Leeds, which will be based on the successful model of Kirklees.

Council notes that the scheme when established will lead to a reduction in fuel poverty for many Leeds residents. It will also bring about a reduction in carbon emissions of 48,500 tonnes and the creation of approximately 200 new jobs offering apprenticeship opportunities, including people from Roseville Enterprises.

Council, therefore, call on the Executive Board to bring forward proposals for this scheme.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Monaghan seconded by Councillor Anderson:-

Delete all after "This Council" and replace with

"acknowledges how important insulation is to creating jobs, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, tackling fuel poverty and health inequality. Council welcomes the impact on Leeds of improved insulation for households and proposals to extend the previous administration’s free insulation scheme to the whole city.

Council requests that the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods takes a report to the next meeting of the Executive Board outlining how the scheme would be implemented across the City and where funding for the full scheme will come from."

The amendment was lost and upon the motion being put to the vote it was

RESOLVED - That Council welcomes the announcement that the Labour administration and the Green Group are working together to establish a Free Insulation Scheme for the city of Leeds, which will be based on the successful model of Kirklees.

Council notes that the scheme when established will lead to a reduction in fuel poverty for many Leeds residents. It will also bring about a reduction in carbon emissions of 48,500 tonnes and the creation of approximately 200 new jobs offering apprenticeship opportunities, including people from Roseville Enterprises.

Council, therefore, call on the Executive Board to bring forward proposals for this scheme.

On the requisition of Councillors Matthews and Grayshon the voting on the amendment was recorded as follows:-

YES

Anderson, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

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NO

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

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On the requisition of Councillors  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.

This Council reaffirms its all party commitment to the ‘New Generation Transport’ (NGT) project in our city, which represents an important part of Leeds future transport system. Council notes with deep concern a decision by the Government to put on hold this vital scheme which could create 4,000 jobs and bring £160m per year to the City Region’s economy.

Council welcomes the all party delegation on the 19^th July to lobby the Secretary of State for Transport on the issues of NGT on behalf of the people of Leeds.

Council instructs the Chief Executive to write to the Secretary of State for Transport outlining the importance of this scheme and to request that the necessary funding be found to progress NGT in our city.

J LEWIS

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 14.10, with the consent of the seconder, leave of Council was given to alter the motion by the deletion of the word “all” in the first and second paragraphs and its replacement with the word “cross” in both instances.

It was moved by Councillor J Lewis seconded by Councillor R Lewis and

RESOLVED – That this Council reaffirms its cross party commitment to the ‘New Generation Transport’ (NGT) project in our city, which represents an important part of Leeds future transport system. Council notes with deep concern a decision by the Government to put on hold this vital scheme which could create 4,000 jobs and bring £160m per year to the City Region’s economy.

Council welcomes the cross party delegation on the 19^th July to lobby the Secretary of State for Transport on the issues of NGT on behalf of the people of Leeds.

Council instructs the Chief Executive to write to the Secretary of State for Transport outlining the importance of this scheme and to request that the necessary funding be found to progress NGT in our city.

Following the success of the "World Cup Fruit tree planting scheme in Durban", our twin City. Council wishes to thank all those involved in the partnership, created by Leeds City Council, for their help in making the project become a reality. Council also congratulates Durban on the success of their involvement in the World Cup.

B CLEASBY

It was moved by Councillor Cleasby seconded by Councillor Monaghan and

RESOLVED – That Following the success of the "World Cup Fruit tree planting scheme in Durban", our twin City. Council wishes to thank all those involved in the partnership, created by Leeds City Council, for their help in making the project become a reality. Council also congratulates Durban on the success of their involvement in the World Cup.

This Council congratulates Simon Grayson, his staff and the players of Leeds United Football Club on their recent promotion to the Football League Championship and wishes them every success in the coming season.

M DOBSON

It was moved by Councillor Dobson seconded by Councillor Parker and

RESOLVED – That this Council congratulates Simon Grayson, his staff and the players of Leeds United Football Club on their recent promotion to the Football League Championship and wishes them every success in the coming season.

Council rose at 7.10 pm.