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Exempt Information - Possible Exclusion of the Press and Public 1 To highlight reports or appendices which officers have identified as containing exempt information, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report.
2 To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information.
3 If so, to formally pass the following resolution:-
RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information, as follows:
Agenda Item 16 – Implementing Audit Report Recommendations under Access to Information Rules 10.4 (1, 2, 4, 6) and Article 6 Human Rights Act 1998 Minutes: It was reported that Agenda Item 16, Implementing Audit Report Recommendations contained information considered to be exempt under Access to Information Rules 10.4 (1,2,4 & 6) and Article 6 Human Rights Act 1998. Members were asked to consider whether to exclude the press and public from the meeting during the discussion of this information.
RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the aforementioned parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if membres of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information.
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Late Items To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration.
(The special circumstance shall be specified in the minutes.) Minutes: In accordance with his powers under Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chair consented to the submission of the following late item of business:
Agenda Item 11 – Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment – the report was not available at the time of agenda despatch.
Members also received a revised report for Item 16 – Implementing Audit Report Recommendations.
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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: Councillor J Akhtar declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 9, Leeds Bradford International Airport – Provision for Public Hire Taxis, due to his employment as a Private Hire Driver. Minute No. 139 refers.
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 110 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 8th March 2011. Minutes: RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2011 be confirmed as a correct record.
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To consider a report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development concerning the closure of East Leeds Leisure Centre and Middleton Pool and reduced operating hours at Garforth Squash and Leisure Centre. Additional documents:
Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development reminded the Board of the requests for scrutiny and or petitions concerning the closure of East Leeds Leisure Centre and Middleton Pool and also the reduced operating hours at Garforth Squash and Leisure Centre.
A report of the Chief Recreation Officer had also been submitted which set out the facts concerning the budget position of each of the operations and the rationale that had been applied to identify selection for closure or reduced operating hours.
The following were in attendance for this item:
It was reported that the decisions to close centres or reduce operating hours had been taken as part of the Council’s need to make overall savings of £90 million. The decisions taken had been influenced by the Vision for Leisure Centres which had recommended the replacement of old and poorly located centres. Further issues affecting the decisions had included the reduced capital spending programme and the loss of PFI funding.
In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
The Chair expressed concern that not all the facts behind the rationale for the proposed changes were available for consideration of this item.
RESOLVED – That this item be deferred to the next meeting of the Scrutiny Board (City Development)
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Request for Scrutiny The Route 5 Cycle Track PDF 75 KB To consider a report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development on a request for scrutiny concerning the Route 5 cycle track. Additional documents:
Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development referred to a request for Scrutiny from Mr Bill McKinnon, Chair of the Friends of Woodhouse Moor concerning the Route 5 Cycle Track. It was reported that Mr McKinnon was unable to attend the meeting and had requested that the item be deferred.
RESOLVED – That the item be deferred to a future meeting of the Scrutiny Board (City Development)
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Leeds Bradford International Airport - Provision for Public Hire Taxis PDF 53 KB To consider a report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development regarding a request for a hackney carriage stand on Whitehouse Lane. Additional documents:
Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development referred to the request of the Hackney Carriage trade concerning their request for a hackney carriage stand on Whitehouse Lane. A report of the Director of City Development provided Members with a briefing on the issues surrounding the initial development of a proposal for a taxi rank on Whitehouse Lane adjacent to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA). The report also summarised consultation to date.
The following officers were in attendance for this item:
It was reported that the report had been produced following the Board’s February meeting where it had been requested to consider proposals for a hackney carriage stand at the airport. Initial consultation had been undertaken with Ward Members and other stakeholders.
The following key issues were highlighted:
Members raised concerns and made the following comments in relation to the proposals:
In summary, ... view the full minutes text for item 139. |
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Request for Scrutiny Concerning the Future Library Provision in the City PDF 62 KB To consider a report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development on a request for scrutiny on the future library provision in the city. Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development informed the Board of a request for scrutiny from Councillor Matthew Robinson regarding library provision in the city. The reason for the request was concern regarding the future of library provision and the consultation exercise undertaken in relation to ‘A new chapter for Leeds libraries’ which was to be submitted to Executive Board.
The Chair welcomed the following to the meeting:
Martin Farrington, Acting Director, City Development and Catherine Blanshard, Chief Libraries, Arts and Heritage Officer were also in attendance for this item.
The representatives of the Parish Councils addressed the meeting and outlined their reasons behind the request for scrutiny. Issues raised included the following:
Marting Farrington and Catherine Blanshard, Chief Officer – Libraries, Arts and Heritage were in attendance and responded to the concerns. A full and unreserved apology had been made with respect to the e-mail and those concerned were assured that full and meaningful consultation would take place. The Board was informed that the report that would be prepared for Executive Board would be the report of the Acting Director, City Development and would have input from all officers involved. In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
RESOLVED –
(1) That the report and discussion be noted. (2) That no further Scrutiny of this issue is required.
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Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) PDF 72 KB To consider a report of the Acting Director of City Development on the Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment.
(Copy to follow) Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Acting Director of City Development asked the Board to comment on the Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) which outlined flood risk that the city faced from local sources. A copy of the PFRA was appended to the report.
The Chair welcomed Peter Davis, Flood Risk Manager to the meeting.
The Board was reminded of recent flooding incidents across the City and the requirement to carry out a Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment. It was reported that the Council was the Lead Local Flood Authority for the area and members attention was brought to the draft Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment.
In response to Members comments and questions, the flowing issues were discussed:
RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.
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New Strategic Plans 2011-15 PDF 90 KB To consider a report of the Chief Executive and Acting Director of City Development presenting the Scrutiny Board with proposals for the new set of strategic planning documents for advice and consideration before they are submitted to Executive Board and Council for approval. Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Chief Executive presented proposals for the new set of strategic planning documents for advice and consideration before they went to Executive Board and Council for approval. They included the proposals for the long term partnership strategy for the City, the Vision for Leeds 2011 to 2030 and the first set of delivery plans for the first 4 years. These proposals had been developed in light of the current financial situation which meant that priorities had to be more focussed than in previous plans. The proposals also took into account, the results of two recent public consultations on the Vision for Leeds and the Spending Challenge.
The Chair welcomed the following to the meeting for this item:
Members attention was brought to the new City Planning Framework which introduced the City Priority Plans that would replace the Leeds Strategic Plan. Particular attention was given to the vision and outcomes for the Sustainable Economy and Culture Board which had 6 ‘must do’ priorities for the following four years. Attention was also brought to the recent consultation on the Vision for Leeds.
In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.
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City Development Scrutiny Board Performance Report Quarter 3 2010/11 PDF 78 KB To consider a report of the Head of Policy and Performance presenting performance information summarising the authority’s progress against the Leeds Strategic Plan relevant to the City Development Scrutiny Board for the third quarter of 2010/11 which is the final year of delivery of this plan. Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Head of Policy and Performance presented an overview of performance against priority outcomes to demonstrate current performance and highlight areas for action. Information detailed in the report described key actions for the next 6 months along with details of progress.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
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Annual Report 2010/11 PDF 56 KB To consider a report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development presenting the Board’s Annual Report for 2010/11. Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development presented the draft of the Board’s contribution to the Scrutiny Boards Annual Report. The report included an introduction from the Chair and details of the work undertaken by the Board during the 2010/11 Municipal Year. The report would be updated to reflect any additional and outstanding work of the Board.
RESOLVED – That the Board’s contribution to the composite Annual Report for 2010/11 be approved.
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Work Programme, Executive Board Minutes and Forward Plan of Key Decisions PDF 53 KB To consider a report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development on the Board’s work programme, together with a copy of the latest Executive Board minutes and the Forward Plan of Key Decisions. Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development outlined the current work programme for the Board and also included an extract of the Council’s Forward Plan relating to the Board’s portfolio and a copy of he latest Executive Board minutes.
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(1) That the Executive Board minutes and Forward Plan be noted (2) That the Board’s Work Programme be agreed.
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Implementing Audit Report Recommendations To consider a report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development on implementing Audit Report Recommendations. Additional documents:
Minutes: The report of the Acting Director of City Development reported on action taken to implement the recommendations of the Audit Report into whistle blowing allegations.
RESOLVED – That this item be deferred to a future meeting of the Scrutiny Board (City Development)
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