Agenda, decisions and minutes

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.

Councillor Varley declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 8, South East Health and Wellbeing Partnership Update, due to her position on the Healt and Wellbeing Partnership.

To receive any apologies for absence.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2012

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2011 be confirmed as a correct record.

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.

(10 mins discussion)

The agenda made reference to the provision contained in the Area Committee Procedure rules for an Open Forum Session at each ordinary meeting of an Area Committee, for members of the public to ask questions or to make representations on matters within the terms of reference of the Area Committee. 

A member of the public present raised concerns regarding a request to meet with the Chief Executive of the Council with reference to missed refuse collections.  The Chair reported that he would contact the Chief Executive regarding this request for a meeting.  Further concerns were raised regarding the deployment of Police Officers and it was reported that this would be referred to the Divisional Commander for comment.

To receive and consider the attached report of the SE Health and Wellbeing Improvement Manager

Presentation 5 Mins / Discussion 5 Mins

The report of the South East Health and Wellbeing Partnership provided an update for the Area Committee on activity undertaken and shared middle super output area (MSOA) health profiles developed by NHS Leeds.  It also highlighted key evidence and provided an understanding of significant issues relating to the health and wellbeing of those living in the South Outer area.

The Chair welcomed Bash Uppal, South East Health and Wellbeing Improvement Manager to the meeting.

The Committee was given an overview of the report.  The following issues were highlighted:

• The Health and Wellbeing Partnerships were established as a result of of consultation and three partnerships are operating across the City.  The partnerships give opportunity to look at local health and wellbeing issues in conjunction with citywide priorities.
• Members attention was brought to the overarching priorities identified by the locality based Health and Wellbeing programmes.  These included the following:
  • Ensuring services and delivery meet the needs of those in deprived neighbourhoods.
  • Ensure translation of citywide priorities at a local level.
  • Reducing health inequalities between deprived communities and the rest of Leeds.
  • Improving communication and community engagement.

• Priorities taken from the City Priorities Plan for 2011 to 2015.
• Success of the Multi Agency Referral Scheme and links to other health programmes.
• Reducing Alcohol Community Safety Related Issues – reducing hospital admissions, changes to licensing legislation, under aged drinking.
• Communications/Community Engagement – the Wellbeing Leeds portal (www.weelbeingleeds.com) , use of the Citizens panel and development of a standardised health and wellbeing questionnaire.
• Transformation programme – the Area Committee would receive an update on this at the next meeting.

In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:

• Work on referral pathways.
• Service provision in Ardsley and Robin Hood.
• Licensing – lack of representations on health grounds.
• Tackling underage drinking – work with schools and the Children’s Board.
• Links to deprived areas, poor housing and unemployment and how to tackle associated health inequalities.
• Preventative measures.
• Obesity.
• How to get Elected Members working more closely with GPs.

RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Director of Public Health

Presentation 5 Mins / Discussion 5 Mins

The report of the Director of Public Health updated the Area Committee on the emerging priorities for the Outer South Area following from the refresh of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.

The Chair welcomed Brenda Fullard and Nicola Stephens to the meeting.

It was reported that there were 11 Middle Super Output Areas across Outer South Leeds and with the exception of Morley East and Morley West, these areas had better levels of mortality than MSOAs across the rest of the City.  Heart disease, cancer and respiratory diseases had been identified as the biggest killers of older people and cancer had been noted as predominant in the Outer South area and associated with areas of deprivation.

In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:

• Collation of information from GP practices – all but two practices in Leeds were now able to share information with the Council, there were also issues with cross boundary information for people who were treated in Wakefield, Bradford and Kirklees.  It was reported that some information could be gathered based on residency.
• How figures could be affected by people moving into the area.
• Health issues related to local industries including mining and mills.
• It was agreed to provide full information on the Outer South MSOAs to Members.

RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Area Leader – South East Leeds

Presentation 5 Mins / Discussion 5 Mins

The report of the Area Leader – South East Leeds outlined the activities carried out by the Outer South Extended Services Clusters from March 2011 to present and the proposed use of grant funding to August 2012.

Tom O’Donovan South Easrt Area Management presented the report.

The following issues were highlighted:

• Use of Wellbeing monies and activities provided – activities for Children and Young People had been identified as a priority.
• The commissioning process and Breeze events/website.
• Childrens and Young People Working Group – this haddn’t met for a while but was now back on track.
• Proposed programming for 2011/12.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Area Leader – South East Leeds

Presentation 5 Mins / Discussion 5 Mins

With regard to the application for CASAC Burglary Reduction, Members discussed alternative and made reference to a presentation given to the Aire Valley Homes Area Panel and requested for further information to be presented to the Area Committee.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Area Leader – South East Leeds

Presentation 5 Mins / Discussion 5 Mins

The report of the South East Area Leader presented a summary of key work taking place within the Outer South Leeds area.

The following issues were highlighted:

• There would be an update on the former Joseph Priestley College at the next meeting.
• Conservation Audits.
• Citizens Panel update.
• Olympic Torch route.
• Localism Bill – Community Fisrt panels would be meeting.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Monday, 26 March 2012 at 4.00 p.m. – Rothwell One Stop Centre

Monday, 26 March 2012, 400 p.m. at Rothwell One Stop Centre.