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Chair's Opening Remarks Minutes: The Chair welcomed everyone to the September meeting of the North West (Outer) Area Committee held at Greenacre Hall, New Road Side, Rawdon, Leeds 19. |
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Late Item Minutes: There were no late Items of business admitted to the agenda. |
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Declaration of Interests To declare any personal / prejudicial interests for the purpose of Section 81(3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of Conduct. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting. |
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors A Barker and J L Carter. |
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Open Forum In accordance with Paragraphs 6.24 and 6.25 of the Area Committee Procedure Rules, at the discretion of the Chair a period of up to 10 minutes may be allocated at each ordinary meeting for members of the public to make representations or to ask questions on matters within the terms of reference of the Area Committee. This period of time may be extended at the discretion of the Chair. No member of the public shall speak for more than three minutes in the Open Forum, except by permission of the Chair. Minutes: In accordance with Paragraphs 6.24 and 6.25 of the Area Committee Procedure Rules, the Chair allowed a period of up to 10 minutes for members of the public to make representations or ask questions on matters within the terms of reference of the Area Committee:-
a) Planned Residential Developments within the Outer North West Area Clive Woods, Aireborough Civic Society reported his concerns about the number of planned residential developments within the Outer North West area which was contributing towards the problems of congestion on the A65/A660, especially at weekends. He also referred to an increasing number of Brownfield sites which were obtaining planning permission and circulated a list of examples for the information/comment of the meeting.
Robert Turner, a local resident also attended and made reference to a number of issues around health and transport within the Guiseley area . He also supported the above comments made by Clive Woods.
The Chair invited comments from Members of the Committee and in summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:-
The Acting West North West Area Manager responded to the comments made and put forward the following two options for the Area Committee to consider:-
Following these discussions, the Committee agreed to proceed with these options and to revisit this issue at a future Area Committee meeting.
(Councillor R Downes joined the meeting at 2.35pm during discussions of the above ... view the full minutes text for item 25. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 79 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the previous meeting held on 21st June 2010. Minutes: RESOLVED- That, subject to the following amendments, the minutes of the previous meeting held on 21st June 2010 be approved as a correct record:-
Minute 18 ‘Local Authority Appointments to Outside Bodies’-
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Matters Arising from the Minutes Minutes: a) Leeds Bradford International Airport (Minute 6 b) refers) Councillor B Anderson referred to the above issue and enquired if a reply had been received from Leeds Bradford International Airport in response to Mr Wood’s letter.
The Acting West North West Area Manager responded and informed the meeting that a letter, together with a copy of Mr Wood’s correspondence, had been sent to Mr J Parkin at Leeds Bradford International Airport in August 2010, but to date no reply had been received.
The Acting West North West Area Manager agreed to follow up this issue with the airport. In the interim period, he informed the meeting that he would be speaking to officers within the Environmental Action Team with a view to pulling together a range of options for both the North West (Outer) and North West (Inner) Area Committees with a view to reporting back progress at a future meeting.
b) Leeds Bradford International Airport (Minute 8 refers) Councillor G Latty referred to the above issue and raised his concerns about the airport’s failure to erect a canopy which resulted in people getting wet from outside the drop off pick up zones/taxis ranks when accessing the airport’s main entrance.
c) Well Being Budget Report (Minute 9 refers) Jane Pattison, West North West Area Management informed the meeting that the Energy Efficiency Campaign project had now been withdrawn following the Council’s decision to look at energy projects on a city-wide basis. |
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Well-being Budget Report PDF 78 KB The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report providing the Area Committee with a current position statement on the well-being budget, details of proposed projects and small grant applications. Decision:
Minutes: Referring to Minute 9 of the meeting held on 21st June 2010, the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report providing Members with a current position statement on the well-being budget, details of proposed projects and small grant applications received to date.
Jane Pattison, West North West Area Management presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.
Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report, with specific reference to the Westfield Community Sports Facility project.
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Area Manager's Report PDF 111 KB The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report informing Members of progress on a number of projects in Outer North West Leeds as determined by the Area Delivery Plan 2010. Additional documents: Decision: RESOLVED – a) That the contents of the report and appendices be noted. b) That the Acting West North West Area Manager be requested to provide the Area Committee with more detail in relation to the estimated figure for the Leeds Core Cycle Network as outlined in Section 3.18 of the report for consideration at the next meeting in November 2010. Minutes: The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report informing Members of the progress on a number of projects in Outer North Leeds West Leeds as determined by the Area Delivery Plan 2009 -11 and the Leeds Strategic Plan.
Appended to the report was a copy of a document entitled ‘Scrutiny Statement – Youth Service Surveys – Scrutiny Board (Children’s Services) April 2010’ for the information/comment of the meeting
Jason Singh, Acting West North West Area Manager presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.
In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:-
RESOLVED – a) That the contents of the report and appendices be noted. b) That the Acting West North West Area Manager be requested to provide the Area Committee with more detail in relation to the estimated figure for the Leeds Core Cycle Network as outlined in Section 3.18 of the report for consideration at the next meeting in November 2010.
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Carbon Reduction Small Grant Scheme PDF 96 KB To consider a report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods on a proposal for the establishment of an Area Committee Carbon Reduction Grant Scheme and to give an explanation of how such a scheme could be operated and managed in outer north west Leeds. Decision: RESOLVED- a) That the contents of the report be noted. b) That, subject to seeking legal advice, approval be given to the approach to be taken as now outlined. c) That authority be given for officers to approach local businesses and employers on their behalf to request additional funding towards the project. d) That the further development and progression of the Carbon Reduction Small Grant Scheme, together with the design of the promotional leaflet be referred to the Area Committee’s Environment and Streetscene Sub Group for discussions, the outcome of which to be reported back to a future Area Committee meeting.
Minutes: The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report on a proposal for the establishment of an Area Committee Carbon Reduction Grant Scheme and to give an explanation of how such a scheme could be operated and managed in outer north west Leeds.
Jane Pattison, West North West Area Management presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.
A copy of the draft promotional leaflet was circulated at the meeting for information/comment.
In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:-
RESOLVED- a) That the contents of the report be noted. b) That, subject to seeking legal advice, approval be given to the approach to be taken as now outlined. c) That authority be given for officers to approach local businesses and employers on their behalf to request additional funding towards the project. d) That the further development and progression of the Carbon Reduction Small Grant Scheme, together with the design of the promotional leaflet be referred to the Area Committee’s Environment and Streetscene Sub Group for discussions, the outcome of which to be reported back to a future Area Committee meeting.
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Key Messages from Area Committee Sub Groups and Forums PDF 76 KB To consider a report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods providing the meeting with an update and summary on progress made at the Area Committee sub groups and ward forums that have taken place since he last Area Committee meeting. Decision: RESOLVED- a) That the contents of the report be noted. b) That on behalf of the Area Committee, Councillor B Anderson in his capacity as Chair of the Environment and Streetscene Sub Group be requested to formally write to the Executive Member for Environment to confirm that a fortnightly bin collection in Outer North West would benefit those residents residing in that area.
Minutes: The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report providing Members with an update and summary on progress made at the Area Committee sub-groups and Ward Forums that have taken place since the last Area Committee Meeting.
Jane Pattison, West North West Area Management, presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.
In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:-
(Following discussions, the Area Committee agreed to this request and authorised Councillor B Anderson in his capacity as Chair of the Environment and Streetscene Sub Group to formally write to the Executive Member for Environment to confirm that a fortnightly bin collection in Outer North West would benefit those residents residing in that area)
(The Acting West North West Area Manager responded and agreed to forward this information to the Area Committee prior to the next meeting in November 2010)
RESOLVED- a) That the contents of the report be noted. b) That on behalf of the Area Committee, Councillor B Anderson in his capacity as Chair of the Environment and Streetscene Sub Group be requested to formally write to the Executive Member for Environment to confirm that a fortnightly bin collection in Outer North West would benefit those residents residing in that area.
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Health and Wellbeing Update Report PDF 76 KB To consider a report of the Health and Wellbeing Improvement Manager outlining the key and health and wellbeing issues being considered by the West North West Partnership. Minutes: The Health and Improvement Manager submitted a report providing background information about health and wellbeing partnerships and how initial priorities had been developed.
Appended to the report was a copy of the West North West Partnership Plan for the information/comment of the meeting.
Tim Taylor, Health and Improvement Manager presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.
In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:-
(The Health and Improvement Manager responded and acknowledged this omission)
RESOLVED- That the contents of the report and appendices be noted and welcomed.
(Councillor C Townsley left the meeting at 3.40pm during discussions of the above item) |
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Children's Services Performance Report PDF 209 KB To consider a report of the Interim Director of Children’s Services on children’s performance issues Minutes: The Interim Director of Children’s Services submitted a report on children’s performance data issues.
Jane Maxwell, Director of Children’s Services Unit and Mike Brown, Interim Head of Service, Children’s Social Care, Children’s Services presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.
In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:-
(The Director of Children’s Services Unit responded and agreed to prepare a report on this issue and to invite a number of Cluster Managers to attend the Area Committee)
RESOLVED- a) That the contents of the report and appendices be noted and welcomed. b) That the Director of Children’s Services be requested to prepare a report on the tensions around clusters for future consideration by the Area Committee and to invite a number of Cluster Managers to attend the Area Committee.
(Councillor B Anderson left the meeting at 4.00pm during discussions of the above item) |
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Date and Time of Next Meeting PDF 71 KB Monday 8th November 2010 at 2.00pm (venue to be confirmed)
MAP OF TODAY’S MEETING
Greenacre Hall, New Road Side, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6AS. Minutes: Monday 8th November 2010 at 2.00pm (venue to be confirmed)
(The meeting concluded at 4.25pm)
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