Agenda and minutes

To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration.

(The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes.)

In accordance with his powers under Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chair admitted to the agenda the draft statement from the Board to the Secretary of State relating to Agenda Item 8 ‘Renal Services; Statement’ (Minute No. 55 refers).  The draft statement had been unavailable at the time of the agenda despatch and needed to be considered by the Board before their next meeting in January 2010.

The Chair also admitted to the agenda additional information which was relevant to Agenda Item 7 ‘Scrutiny Inquiry: The Role of the Council and its Partners in Promoting Good Public Health (Session 2)’ (Minute No. 54 refers).

The late and additional material had been circulated to Members prior to the meeting.

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.

In respect of Agenda Item 8 ‘Renal Services: Statement’ (Minute No. 55 refers), Councillor Chapman declared a personal interest as a member of her family was about to start work in one of the children's renal units.

In respect of Agenda Item 7 ‘Scrutiny Inquiry: The Role of the Council and its Partners in Promoting Good Public Health (Session 2)’ (Minute No. 54 refers), Councillor Yeadon indicated that, as she was a member of the Plans Panel (West) and could possibly be considering certain issues within the debate at a later date in that capacity, in order to avoid any perception of pre-determination when the matter came before the Plans Panel, she stated that she would not be taking part in the discussions on this particular issue at this meeting.

Later in the meeting during the consideration of Agenda Item 7 ‘Scrutiny Inquiry: The Role of the Council and its Partners in Promoting Good Public Health (Session 2)’ (Minute No. 54 refers), Councillor Illingworth also declared a personal interest in this item as an employee of the University of Leeds.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Iqbal and Wadsworth.

To receive and approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 24^th November 2009.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 24^th November 2009 be confirmed as a correct record.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development introducing the second session of the Scrutiny Board’s inquiry aimed at considering the role of the Council and its partners in promoting good public health.

The Head of Scrutiny and Member Development submitted a report providing Members with information on the second session of the Board’s inquiry into the role of the Council and its partners in promoting good public health.

The second session of the inquiry was to consider issues associated with reversing the rise in levels of obesity and promoting an increase in the levels of physical activity.  Attached to the report in this regard was the following information:

·  Local Development Framework - (Appendix 4)

·  Vision for Council Leisure Centres - (Appendix 5)

·  Leeds Physical Activity Strategy - (Appendix 6)

·  Parks and Green Space Strategy - (Appendix 7)

·  Can’t Wait – Leeds Childhood Obesity Strategy - (Appendix 8)

·  Adult Obesity - (Appendix 9)

Also accepted at the meeting as additional information from Education Leeds was:

·  Information on the Health Initiatives and Wellbeing Team, and

·  Information on the School Meals Strategy

Attached at Appendix 3 to the report was a request for scrutiny received in early October 2009 on behalf of local residents of Hyde Park and surrounding areas, seeking the involvement of the Scrutiny Board (Health) to examine the health aspects of playing field provision in the inner-city areas of Leeds.  As it was considered that this request was within the terms of reference of this inquiry, it was felt appropriate to invite representatives of the local residents to address the Board in this regard.

Other documents that were attached to the report as background information for this second session of the inquiry were:

·  Action Plan for the Improvement Priorities in the Health and Wellbeing Partnership Plan (2009-2012) of the Leeds Strategic Plan (2008-2011) – (Appendix 1)

·  NICE guidance CG43 (Quick reference guide 1: For local authorities, schools and early years providers, workplaces and the public) – (Appendix 2)

The Chair welcomed first to the meeting Sue Buckle, a local resident from the Hyde Park area of Leeds, who had submitted a request for the Board to look at the health aspects of playing field provision in the inner city areas of Leeds, with special reference to the Leeds Girls High School’s planning application to develop their site in Hyde Park.  Ms Buckle had also previously presented a deputation to Council in September 2008 regarding the lack of sports pitches for use by local schools and the community in the Hyde Park area.

Ms Buckle advised the Board that she was attending the meeting on behalf of parents and residents in Hyde Park and outlined the reasons for the scrutiny request, which she summarised as:

·  Hyde Park was the second most densely populated area in Leeds.

·  Primary schools in the area were woefully short of play space.

·  There was no easily accessible swimming pool.

·  The open space that was available was, in many cases, unsuitable due to dog walkers and rubbish and glass left by people taking part in picnics and barbecues.

·  Student accommodation had been built on areas of open space that had been available.

Ms Buckle also stated that she believed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development.

The Head of Scrutiny and Member Development submitted a report presenting the Scrutiny Board (Health) with a summary of the background to the issues regarding the provision of renal services (dialysis) across the Trust, particularly in terms of provision at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI).  The statement, which it had been agreed to send to the Secretary of State for Health at the previous meeting of the Board on 24^th November 2009, had been accepted earlier in the meeting in its draft form as a Late Report.

The Chair stated that the draft of the statement to the Secretary of State for Health had previously been circulated to Members and apart from the inclusion of a timeline in Recommendation 1 and other minor amendments, it was agreed that the statement could be released.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report be noted.

(b)  That the draft statement to the Secretary of State for Health be amended as outlined above and released.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development presenting a summary of the issue discussed at the first meeting of the working group on 3^rd December 2009 and seeking endorsement from the Board on any proposed actions and/or recommendations.

The Head of Scrutiny and Member Development had submitted a report to present the minutes of the first meeting of the Health Proposals Working Group held on 3^rd December 2009.

However, due to the fact that the minutes of this first meeting of the Health Proposals Working Group were not yet available, it was agreed to defer discussion on the proposed actions and recommendations to the January 2010 meeting of the Board.

RESOLVED – That this item be deferred to the January 2010 meeting of the Board.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development presenting the Board’s current outline work programme for the remainder for the municipal year, for the Board to consider, amend and agree as appropriate.

The Head of Scrutiny and Member Development submitted a report presenting an outline work programme for the Board to consider, amend and agree as appropriate.

Attached to the report was the following information:

·  Scrutiny Board (Health) Work Programme 2009/10 – updated December 2009 - (Appendix 1)

·  Minutes of the Executive Board meeting held on 24^th November 2009 - (Appendix 2)

Steven Courtney, Principal Scrutiny Adviser, advised that the Work Programme would be updated to include in the 26^th January 2010 meeting of the Board the concluding part of the second session of the Scrutiny Inquiry into public health and the update on the Health Proposals Working Group.

The following additions to the Work Programme were also requested by Members:

·  Why the Narrowing the Gap initiative was not working in terms of improving healthy outcomes.

·  In the light of NHS Leeds’ decisions to withdraw from projects in Kirkstall and Holt Park, what was the PCT’s long term strategy.

As the consultation deadline on the LTHT’s application for Foundation Trust status was prior to the next meeting of the Board, it was agreed to circulate to Members a summary of the Board’s conclusions via email.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the report and appendices be noted.

(b)  That, subject to the above comments and additions, the Work Programme be updated as agreed.

(c)  That a summary of the Board’s conclusions on the LTHT’s application for Foundation Trust status be circulated via email for Members’ approval.

To note that the next meeting of the Board will be held on 26^th January 2009.

Noted that the next meeting of the Board would be held on Tuesday 26^th January 2010 at 10.00am with a pre-meeting for Board Members at 9.30am. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE.

The Chair brought the meeting to a close by thanking Co-opted Member, Mr Eddie Mack, who was retiring from the Board, for his valuable contribution to the Board’s discussions over the years and wishing him well for the future.

The meeting concluded at 12.20pm.