Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

35.

Councillor Downes

Minutes:

The Chair informed the Committee of the heart attack recently suffered by Councillor Downes and the Committee wished him a speedy recovery. The Chair commented that all donations to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance would be welcomed and advised that the Adult Social Care, Health & Well-being sub group will review the locations and number of defibrillators in the outer north west area.

36.

APPEALS AGAINST REFUSAL OF INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the

press and public will be excluded). (*In accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

Minutes:

There were no appeals against the refusal of inspection of documents.

37.

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:-

Minutes:

There were no resolutions to exclude the public.

38.

LATE ITEMS

To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration (The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes)

Minutes:

There were no late items submitted to the agenda for consideration.

39.

DECLARATION OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY AND OTHER INTERESTS’

To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-16 of

the Members’ Code of Conduct.

Minutes:

No declarations were made.

40.

Apologies For Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received form Councillors Townsley, Flynn and Downes

41.

Minutes - 30th November 2015 pdf icon PDF 76 KB

To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 30th November 2015.

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 30th November 2015 be approved as a correct record.

42.

Matters Arising

Minutes:

Minute No. 30 Outer North West CCTV Report

 

Councillor B Anderson informed the Committee that the Environment and Community Safety Sub Group had met to discuss  the usage of CCTV cameras in the outer north west area. A request was made to consider  the installation of  CCTV in Guiseley especially the retail parks. The meeting  established that the CCTV  code of practice was under review however Members had not  yet been consulted.  It was agreed that the proposed code of practice would be sent to Members for consultation.

 

A further  meeting has been arranged for 3rd February 2016 to discuss using the cameras more effectively and the possibility of changing from analogue to digital.  Members requested that this meeting be rearranged and held in the Civic Hall, or a venue Horsforth, to allow more Members to attend.

 

43.

Open Forum

In accordance with Paragraphs 4.16 and 4.17 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 the Community 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 Community Committee.

 

A local resident commented that green bin lids flip open during  strong wind and this can lead to rubbish blowing out  on to the streets. A possible solution would be bags being provided.

 

RESOLVED – That the issues raised in relation to green bins be referred to the Environment & Community Safety Sub Group.

 

A Local resident addressed the Committee and questioned who was funding the proposed link roads (still in consultation) to Leeds Bradford Airport and whether Members were aware of any developers offering to fund part of the road.

 

Members confirmed they were not aware of any developers proposing to contribute funding to the road.

 

RESOLVED – That the issue raised in relation to the funding streams for the proposed link road to Leeds Bradford Airport be referred to  the Transport Sub Group.

 

A local resident addressed the Committee to ascertain if Members were aware that Leeds City Council owned land adjacent to the airport and that the proposed new road links would improve access to this land and therefore make it more valuable.

 

Members confirmed they were aware that Leeds City Council owned 32 hectares of land which was allocated for employment in the site allocation plan.  .

 

RESOLVED – That the comments of the local resident be noted.

 

A local resident addressed the Committee about the recent changes made to Horsforth roundabout commenting that they appeared to have caused more congestion on the A65.

 

RESOLVED – That the issue of congestion along the A65 and at Horsforth roundabout following the recent changes made to it be considered by the Transport Sub Committee.

 

A local resident addressed the Committee requesting support to convert the old stable block in Horsforth Hall Park into a community facility such as an arts and café bar. The Stable Block is  currently being used by Leeds City Council Parks & Countryside Service as a depot.  If Members were supportive a feasibility study would be completed.

 

RESOLVED – That the possibility of the Old stable in Horsforth Hall Park becoming a community facility be considered by the Environment & Community Safety Sub Group.

 

44.

Wharfedale Greenway pdf icon PDF 285 KB

To receive a report of the West North West Area Leader which seeks the support of the Outer North West Community Committee for the principle of a Wharfedale Greenway to run between Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, Menston and Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

To receive a report of the West North West Area Leader which informed the Members of  Wharefdale Greenway Steering Group’s request for the Committee’s support for the principle of a Wharefedale Greenway to run between Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, Menston and Burley in Wharfedale.

 

The Committee heard from Leeds City Council Transport Officer (City Development), a representative from Sustrans a Sustainable Transport Charity and a representative of  two local parish and town councils leading on this project, who updated the Committee on the latest position.

 

Members considered challenges to this project such as railway enthusiasts who may wish to restore the old railway which forms part of the route.

 

Members sought an update with regards to gaining the relevant permissions from land owners along the route. It was confirmed that all landowners had been written to.

 

Members discussed the route and the obstacles such as bridges and roads which would need to be built and crossed. It was felt that the best approach to the greenway was for it to be progressed in phases.

 

The possibility of including car parks along the greenway was discussed however Members felt they could not be supportive of car parks being built if they were on land that formed part of the greenbelt.

 

In summary Members gave in principle support to the Wharfedale Greenway proposal.

 

RESOLVED – That the Outer North West Community Committee support in principle the proposal for a Wharfedale Greenway.

 

45.

Outer North West Finance Update Report pdf icon PDF 333 KB

To receive a report of the West North West Area Leader which provides the Community Committee with an update on the budget position for the Wellbeing fund for 2015/16. The report also shows the current position of the Small Grants and skips pots and provides an update on the Youth Activity Fund.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

To receive a report of the West North West Area Leader which provided the Community Committee with an update on the budget position for the Wellbeing fund for 2015/16. The report also showed the current position of the Small Grants and skips pots and provided an update on the Youth Activity Fund.

 

Members considered that Aireborough Supported Activities Scheme should receive more central funding from Leeds City Council. The Children’s Champion, Councillor P Latty, agreed to raise this with the Executive Board Member with responsibility for Children’s Services.

 

Members felt that Leeds Watch should apply to the Police Crime Commissioning fund to help finance CCTV cameras and requested that they did so.

 

(a)  That the current budget position for the Wellbeing Fund for 2015/16 as detailed in Table 1 of the submitted report, be noted;

(b)  That the following be agreed with regard to the large grant applications received:

 

(i)  Horsforth CCTV 2015/16 – Horsforth Ward - £2,013 – That the determination of this matter be deferred until after the Leeds Watch meeting in February 2016;

 

(ii)  Otley & Yeadon CCTV 2015/16 – Otley & Yeadon Ward- £18,305 – That this be approved subject to the outcome of the Leeds Watch meeting in February;

 

(iii)  Site-based Gardener 2016/17 – Guiseley & Rawdon Ward  £6,949 – Otley & Yeadon Ward £5,295 – APPROVED

 

(iv)  Mothers of Otley - Otley & Yeadon £2,305  - APPROVED

 

(v)  Aireborough Supported Activities Scheme - Guiseley & Rawdon £4,159; Otley & Yeadon £1,286; Adel & Wharfedale £1,151 and Horsforth £170. APPROVED  subject to the organisation agreeing to report back to the Committee on the outcomes of the activities scheme.

 

(c)  That the small grants that have been approved since the last meeting as detailed in Table 2 of the submitted report be noted;

(d)  That the skips that have been approved since the last meeting as detailed in Table 3 of the submitted report be noted;

(e)  That the current budget position for the Capital Wellbeing Fund for 2015/16 as detailed in Table 4 of the submitted report be noted;

(f)  That Councillor P Latty raise the issue of central funding for Aireborough Supported Activities Scheme at her next meeting with the Executive Board member with responsibility for Children’s Services; and

(g)  To request Leeds Watch apply to the Police Crime Commissioning fund to help finance CCTV cameras in the outer north west area.

 

 

46.

Community Committee Update Report pdf icon PDF 304 KB

To receive a report of the West North West Area Leader which updates the Community Committee on the work of the sub groups of the Committee: Environment & Community Safety; Employment, Learning and the Local Economy; Children’s Services and Family Health; Adult Social Care, Health & Well-being; Highways & Transportation and Policy.

 

The report also updates the Community Committee on community forums and partnership working that has taken place in the area since the last meeting.

Minutes:

The West North West Area Leader submitted a report which updated the Committee on the work of the sub groups of the Committee: Environment & Community Safety; Employment, Learning and the Local Economy; Children’s Services and Family Health; Adult Social Care, Health & Well-being; Highways & Transportation and Policy.

 

The report also updated the Committee on community forums and partnership working that has taken place in the area since the last meeting.

 

Members discussed the recent flooding problems that have affected the outer north west area highlighting specific parts of the area that were flooded and which might be flooded should a similar amount of rain fall again in the future. Members sought information on what was being done to help prevent flooding.

 

The West North West Area Leader clarified the work that is being undertaken to prevent flooding, which is being led by the Assistant Chief Executive (Citizens & Communities).

 

Members requested that a report be brought to a future meeting of the Committee the content of which to be agreed between the Chair and the West North West Area Leader.

 

 

RESOLVED – The Committee resolved to

 

(a)  Note the work of the sub groups since the last Community Committee meeting;

(b)  Note the community forums and partnership working that has taken place in the area since the last meeting; and

(c)  request that a report related to plans to be progressed on flooding be brought to the next  meeting of the Committee the content of which to be agreed between the Chair and the West North West Area Leader.

47.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

1.30pm Monday 23rd March 2016.

Minutes:

1.30pm Monday 21st March 2015.