Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED - That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following parts of the agenda designated exempt 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 public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information so designated as follows:-

a)  Appendices 1 and 2 to the report referred to in minute 34 under the terms of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) and on the grounds that the information contained in the appendices relates to the financial or business affairs of a particular person, and of the Council.  This information is not publicly available from the statutory registers of information kept in respect of certain companies and charities.  It is considered that since this information was obtained through one to one negotiations for the disposal of the property/land referred to, then it is not in the public interest to disclose this information at this point in time.  Also, it is considered that the release of the information would or would be likely to prejudice the Council’s commercial interests in relation to other similar transactions in that prospective purchasers of other similar properties would be aware about the nature and level of consideration which may prove acceptable to the council.  It is considered that whilst there may be a public interest in disclosure, much of the information will be publicly available from the Land Registry following completion of these transactions and, consequently the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information at this point in time.

b)  Appendix 1 to the report referred to in minute 38 under the terms of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) and 10.4(5) and on the grounds that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because publication of this report could prejudice the City Council’s commercial interests and the City Council’s legal interests in maintaining legal professional privilege during legal proceedings.

c)  The appendix, plan 2 and plan 3 to the report referred to in minute 42 under the terms of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) and on the grounds that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information as disclosure could be prejudicial to the commercial interests of the Council and other outside bodies.

d)  Appendix B to the report referred to in minute 59 under the terms of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) and (4) on the grounds that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information as it relates to the financial and business affairs of the Council and that publication could be prejudicial to the Council’s commercial interests and to negotiations with potential contractors.

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 Wakefield declared a personal interest in the items entitled, ‘Response to the City and Regional Partnerships Scrutiny Board Inquiry into Skills’ and ‘A Partnership Approach to the Planning, Funding and Delivery of 14 – 19(25) Provision in Leeds’ due to being a governor of Leeds City College (Minutes 33 and 57 refer respectively).

Councillor Wakefield also declared a personal interest in the item entitled, ‘Proposed Increases in Admission Limits for September 2010’ due to being a governor of a primary school. (Minute 56 refers)

Councillor Finnigan declared a personal interest in the items entitled, ‘Response to Council Deputation – ‘Hands off our Homes Group’, ‘Response to Council Deputation – Woodbridge Tenants and Residents’ Association’, ‘Lettings Policy’ and ‘ALMO Annual Reports 2008/09’ due to being a Director of Aire Valley Homes (Minutes 49, 28, 50 and 51 refer respectively).

Councillor Harker declared a personal interest in the item entitled, ‘Proposed Increases in Admission Limits for September 2010’, due to being a governor of a primary school (Minute 56 refers).

Councillor Golton declared a personal interest in the item entitled, ‘ALMO Annual Reports 2008/09’ due to being a Director of Aire Valley Homes (Minute 51 refers).

Councillor A Carter declared a personal interest in the item entitled ‘Marketing Leeds Annual Report 2009’ due to being a Director of Marketing Leeds and a personal interest in the item entitled, ‘Proposed Lease of Land at Pudsey Bus Station, Church Lane, Pudsey, LS28’ due to being a Board member of the West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority (Minutes 35 and 36 refer respectively).

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 17^th June 2009.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 17^th June 2009 be approved.

To consider the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer summarising the key findings from KPMG’s recent audit of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny arrangements and detailing management’s formal response to the recommendations.

Alison Ormston of KPMG will present this report.

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report summarising the key findings from KPMG’s recent audit of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny arrangements and detailing management’s formal response to the recommendations

Alison Ormston of KPMG attended the meeting and presented the audit report.

RESOLVED – That the assurances provided with regard to the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny arrangements be noted, together with the intention that the key learning points will be progressed by officers through the Scrutiny Chairs’ Advisory Group.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods in response to the deputation to Council from the Woodbridge Tenants’ and Residents’ Association on 22^nd April 2009.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report in response to the deputation to Council from the Woodbridge Tenants’ and Residents’ Association on 22^nd April 2009.

RESOLVED – That the agreed actions, following the attendance of the deputation at Council, be noted.

To consider the report of the Director of Resources presenting the treasury management outturn position for 2008/09.

The Director of Resources submitted a report providing a review of the treasury management strategy and operations for 2008/09.

RESOLVED -

a)  That the treasury management outturn position for 2008/09 be noted.

b)  That the recommendations of the CIPFA Treasury Management Panel Bulletin and the CLG Select Committee be referred to the Central and Corporate Functions Scrutiny Board and the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee for further consideration.

c)  That Council be recommended to approve the limits of fixed debt from 2009/10 onwards that are held in different periods as outlined in paragraph 3.3.4 of the submitted report.

d)  That Council be recommended to approve the upper limit on sums invested for periods longer than 364 days for  2009/10 as outlined in paragraph 3.3.6 of the submitted report.

(The matters referred to in parts (c) and (d) of this minute being matters reserved to Council were not eligible for Call In)

To consider the report of the Director of Resources presenting the updated capital programme position.

The Director of Resources submitted a report providing an update on the capital programme position for 2009-2013 and seeking approval to allocate resources to specific schemes.

RESOLVED -

a)  That the £35,400,000 remaining balance of the Strategic Development Fund be allocated to New Generation Transport and Flood Alleviation projects.

b)  That the delegated decisions to release reserved schemes, as set out in Table 2 of the submitted report, be noted.

c)  That the proposals for the allocation of additional resources, as set out in Table 3 of the submitted report, be approved.

d)  That the injection of £125,000 to the capital programme for the food waste bin pilot, funded through unsupported borrowing, be approved.

e)  That a variation of £200,000 on the Housing Revenue Account ICT Phase 2 project, as outlined in section 3.3.4 of the submitted report, be approved.

(Under the provision of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor Wakefield required it to be recorded that he abstained from voting on this matter)

To consider the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) presenting the quarter 4 performance report for the Leeds Strategic Plan and the Council Business Plan.

The Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) submitted a report presenting the quarter 4 performance report for the Leeds Strategic Plan and the Council Business Plan.

RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.

To consider the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) regarding the Sustainable Communities Act.

The Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) submitted a report on a proposal to extend the Council’s powers to deal with obstructive parking for formal submission to the Local Government Association as a recommended proposal for Government action.

RESOLVED – That approval be given for the submission of the proposal to extend the powers of Council employed civil enforcement officers to issue Penalty Charge Notices.

To consider the report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development in response to the recommendations from the Scrutiny Board (City and Regional Partnerships) inquiry into skills.

The Head of Scrutiny and Member Development submitted a report in response to the recommendations arising from the Scrutiny Board (City and Regional Partnerships) inquiry into skills.

RESOLVED – That the proposed responses to the Scrutiny Board (City and Regional Partnerships) recommendations, as contained in the submitted report, be approved.

To consider the report of the Director of City Development outlining the progress made in developing the scheme proposals for the arena, recommending that Clay Pit Lane be confirmed as the site for the proposed development and requesting that the Board reconfirms the scope, aims, objectives and outcomes of the project, in addition to seeking approval of the Heads of Terms for a commercial agreement.

Appendices 1 and 2 to the report are designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3).

The Director of City Development submitted a report on progress made in developing the scheme proposals for the arena, proposing that Clay Pit Lane be confirmed as the site for the proposed development and requesting that the Board reconfirms the scope, aims, objectives and outcomes of the project, in addition to presenting proposed Heads of Terms for a commercial agreement.

Following consideration of Appendices 1 and 2 to the report, designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) which were considered in private at the conclusion of the meeting, it was

RESOLVED -

a)  That Clay Pit Lane be selected as the site for the proposed arena development.

b)  That the progress made in developing the scheme proposals be noted.

c)  That the scope, aims, objectives and outcomes of the project, as detailed in the submitted report, be reconfirmed.

d)  That the provisionally agreed Heads of Terms with SMG Europe Holdings Ltd for the Agreement for Lease and Lease of the arena be approved.

e)  That approval be given to the provisionally agreed Heads of Terms with the third party named in exempt appendix 2 of the report for the receipt of annual revenue payments to part finance the City Council’s funding model for the capital cost of developing the arena.

(The matters referred to in this minute were not eligible for Call In as any delay in concluding such legal agreements may result in the parties to the agreements seeking to renegotiate the terms of such agreements and, as such, could increase the cost to the Council of developing the arena).

To consider the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) providing an update on the work of Marketing Leeds and its contribution to the city’s priorities.

Deborah Green of Marketing Leeds will present this report.

The Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) submitted a report providing an update on the work of Marketing Leeds and its contribution to the city’s priorities.

Deborah Green of Marketing Leeds attended the meeting and presented the report.

RESOLVED – That the content of the report be noted.

To consider the report of the Chief Asset Management Officer regarding the proposed disposal of the subject site to West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive by way of a long lease at less than best consideration, in order to facilitate the development of the new bus station.

The Chief Asset Management Officer submitted a report on the proposed disposal of the subject site to West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive by way of a long lease at less than best consideration, in order to facilitate the development of the new bus station.

RESOLVED – That approval be given for the disposal of the site, as identified on the plans attached to the submitted report, to the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, by way of a 99 year lease at less than best consideration.

To consider the report of the Director of City Development on the key objectives of the West Leeds Gateway Area Action Plan and seeking approval to publish the Plan for the purposes of public participation and receipt of formal representations, prior to final submission to the Secretary of State for independent examination.

The Director of City Development submitted a report on the key objectives of the West Leeds Gateway Area Action Plan (AAP) and proposals to publish the Plan for the purposes of public participation and receipt of formal representations, between 5^th October and 16^th November 2009.

Members received an update on the informal guidance relating to several areas of the AAP which had been received from Government Office and the Planning Inspectorate.

RESOLVED –

a)  That the Director of City Development be authorised to revise the West Leeds Gateway Area Action Plan in line with the informal guidance received from Government Office and the Planning Inspectorate.

b)  That approval be given for the publication of the West Leeds Gateway Area Action Plan Development Plan Document for the purposes of public participation, and to formally invite representations on it between 5^th October and 16^th November 2009.

To consider the report of the Director of City Development on the proposed expenditure required to make the carriageway safe and to keep the link road open to traffic.

Appendix 1 to this report is designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) and (5).

The Director of City Development submitted a report on the proposed scheme and expenditure required to overcome a stability problem on the A639 highway in the vicinity of the Leeds Valley Park roundabout.

Plan TS/299067/GA/01 was tabled at the meeting for Members’ consideration.

Following consideration of Appendix 1 to the report, designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) and (5) which was considered in private at the conclusion of this meeting, it was

RESOLVED -

a)  That authority be given for the design and implementation of the highway works, as shown on drawing TS/299067/GA/01, to overcome a stability problem on the A639 near Leeds Valley Park Roundabout resulting from a landslip.

b)  That approval be given to incur expenditure of £1,500,000 comprising £1,200,000 works and £300,000 staff costs in addition to the £518,100 fees previously approved and as detailed in the recommendation of the exempt appendix to the report.

c)  That the matter be progressed, as proposed in the recommendation contained in the exempt appendix to the report.

To consider the report of the Director of City Development regarding accessibility improvements to the Arriva 163/166 Leeds to Castleford core bus route.

The Director of City Development submitted a report on the proposed accessibility improvements to the Arriva 163/166 Leeds to Castleford core bus route.

RESOLVED -

a)  That approval be given to the design and implementation of the accessibility work on the 163/166 core bus route to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.

b)  That approval be given to the estimated expenditure of £726,000 to be funded from the Integrated Transport Scheme 99609 within the approved Capital Programme.

To consider the report of the Chief Asset Management Officer proposing the Heads of Terms for the leasehold disposal at nil consideration of South Leeds High School for the Academy scheme to South Leeds Academy Trust who are the Council’s selected operator for an Academy at this school.

The Chief Asset Management Officer submitted a report on proposed Heads of Terms for the leasehold disposal at nil consideration of South Leeds High School for the Academy scheme to South Leeds Academy Trust who are the Council’s selected operator for an Academy at this school.

RESOLVED –

a)  That approval be given for the disposal of South Leeds High School for the proposed Academy on a 125 year lease at nil consideration and that the Director of City Development be authorised to agree the final terms as detailed at paragraph 3 of the submitted report.

b)  That a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Board with respect to matters concerning the transfer of assets to School Partnership Trust organisations.

To consider a joint report from the Director of City Development and the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods providing an update on the Aire Valley Leeds programme and outlining proposals regarding an opportunity which has arisen for a partnership with some of the key landowners in the area. 

The Director of City Development and the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a joint report providing an update on the Aire Valley Leeds programme and outlining proposals regarding an opportunity which had arisen for a partnership with some of the key landowners in the area. 

RESOLVED -

a)  That the approach by the Templegate Development Ltd joint venture partners be noted, together with the common benefits from joint working on the development potential for this large area of land in the Aire Valley Leeds regeneration area.

b)  That the Directors of City Development and Environment and Neighbourhoods be authorised, in liaison with the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance), to enter into the memorandum of understanding and create the Partnership for Regeneration Investment in Aire Valley Leeds on the terms described in the submitted report.

To consider the report of the Director of City Development providing an update on property matters at Elland Road and on proposals which will assist in the regeneration of eighteen and a half hectares of brownfield land in that location.

The appendix and Plan 2 to this report are designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3).

The Director of City Development submitted a report providing an update on property matters at Elland Road and on proposals to assist in the regeneration of eighteen and a half hectares of brownfield land in that location.

Plan 3 to the report was circulated to Members prior to the meeting for consideration.

Following consideration of the appendix, plan 2 and plan 3 to the report, designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3), which were considered in private at the conclusion of the meeting, it was

RESOLVED -

a)  That the recent developments concerning property matters at Elland Road, and the opportunity to kickstart the comprehensive regeneration on the site be noted.

b)  That the position regarding the acquisition of site I as set down in the exempt part of the submitted report be noted, and that the Director of City Development be instructed, in consultation with the Executive Member for Development and Regeneration and subject to site investigations, to conclude negotiations.

c)  That a 6 month period of exclusivity be granted to the company named in the exempt appendix of the submitted report, on the basis of the Heads of Terms detailed within that exempt appendix, in order that the company can build and operate an ice-rink at Elland Road.

To consider the report of the Director of Adult Social Services on the next phase of the strategy concerned with modernising day opportunities for older people.

Further to minute 125 of the meeting held on 5^th November 2008, the Director of Adult Social Services submitted a report on the next phase of the strategy concerned with modernising day opportunities for older people.

RESOLVED -

a)  That the positive implementation of actions agreed in 2008 to re-provide 4 centres be noted.

b)  That the positive opportunities to develop future services alongside officers in City Development and partners in the Voluntary Sector be noted.

c)  That the strategy for the development of specialist dementia and re-enablement services, as set out in Section 7 of the submitted report, be approved.

d)  That the proposed consultation concerning recommendations for change to the day services base in the city, including changed weekend opening, be approved.

e)  That a further report be brought to the Board in November 2009 on the outcome of the consultation and containing final recommendations for the delivery of the strategy.

(Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor Wakefield required it to be recorded that he voted against the decisions taken in this minute)

To consider the report of the Director of Adult Social Services providing information and recommendations for developing greater access to universal wellbeing support through Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) and highlighting any issues and proposed remedies.

The Director of Adult Social Services submitted a report providing information and proposals for developing greater access to universal wellbeing support through Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) and highlighting issues and proposed remedies.

RESOLVED -

a)  That approval be given for the adoption and application of the Neighbourhood Network Schemes’ funding formula.

b)  That approval be given for a revised NNS service specification which sets out the long term vision for NNS and which incentivises collaborative models of working and organisation.

c)  That approval be given for Adult Social Services to identify the funding investment shortfall of £370,000 within the 2010/11 budget setting round for inclusion into the new contractual arrangements due to be let in that year.

d)  That in the light of advice provided by corporate colleagues, and as set out in paragraph 3.28 of the submitted report, the potential need for a contract extension for existing NN providers be noted, which would be managed through the delegated powers of the Director of Adult Social Services should this prove to be necessary.

To consider the report of the Director of Adult Social Services presenting the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board Annual Report for 2008/09, and proposing the adoption of the Safeguarding Adult Policy for Leeds 2009.

The Director of Adult Social Services submitted a report presenting the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board Annual Report for 2008/09, and proposing the adoption of the Safeguarding Adult Policy for Leeds 2009.

RESOLVED -

a)  That the safeguarding policy for Leeds, as attached to the submitted report, be approved for adoption.

b)  That the work undertaken in 2008/09 to renew Safeguarding Adults policy, systems, structures and governance arrangements in the city, as detailed within the submitted report, be noted.

c)  That the 2008/09 annual report, as attached to the submitted report, be noted.

To consider the report of the Director of Adult Social Services providing an update on the outcome of negotiations in relation to the transfer of the value of those elements of social care commissioning which are currently undertaken by NHS Leeds (Leeds PCT).

The Director of Adult Social Services submitted a report providing an update on the outcome of negotiations in relation to the transfer of the value of those elements of social care commissioning which are currently undertaken by NHS Leeds (Leeds PCT).

RESOLVED -

a)  That the principles on which the transfer negotiations have been conducted, as set out within the Executive Summary of the submitted report, be noted.

b)  That the Board notes the requirement to transfer remaining commissioning responsibility from NHS Leeds (Leeds PCT) to Leeds City Council from the commencement of the 2009/10 financial year in the terms set out in section 6 of the submitted report  for the continuing greater benefit of people with learning disabilities, specifically:-

·  The element of £3,471,624 (at 08/09 prices) proposed for transfer which represents the value of the LPFT Supported Living Service and the social care services provided by Bradford District Care Trust.

·  The further element to transfer totaling £6.25m of social care activity which has been identified as already existing within the Pooled Budget.

c)  That the Director of Adult Social Services be authorised, in conjunction with the Director of Resources, to augment the S75 Pooled fund agreement to accommodate transfers of Capital in the terms set out at paragraphs 3.13 – 3.18 of the submitted report.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods regarding the Way Forward Review in relation to refuse collection.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report outlining the issues surrounding improvements to waste collection services in Leeds, summarising the findings of both the Way Forward Review of Waste Collection Services, and the subsequent market sounding and packaging options appraisal work undertaken.

RESOLVED – That the process of market testing waste collection services be commenced.

(Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor Wakefield required it to be recorded that he voted against the decision taken in this minute)

To consider the report in response to the recommendations from the young people’s Scrutiny inquiry into the protection of the environment.

The Directors of City Development and Environment and Neighbourhoods and the Chief Executive of Education Leeds submitted a joint report in response to the recommendations from the Young People’s Scrutiny Forum inquiry into the protection of the environment.

RESOLVED – That this report be deferred to a future meeting, in order to enable representatives of the Young People’s Scrutiny Forum to attend.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods in response to the deputation to Council from the ‘Hands Off Our Homes’ organisation on 22^nd April 2009.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report in response to the deputation to Council from the ‘Hands Off Our Homes’ organisation on 22^nd April 2009.

RESOLVED – That the response to the deputation, as contained in the submitted report, be approved.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods on proposals relating to the Council’s Lettings Policy.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report on proposals relating to the Council’s Lettings Policy.

RESOLVED -

a)  That the proposals, as set out within the submitted report, be endorsed as part of a broader approach from application stage, through lettings, to tenancy management.

b)  That the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods, together with the Council’s Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance), the ALMOs and BITMO, be requested to develop the proposals within the report into recommendations for change incorporated into a revised lettings policy and guidance.

c)  That the proposals be consulted upon with a view to a revised policy being prepared by January 2010.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods presenting the ALMO Annual Reports for 2008/09.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report presenting the ALMO Annual Reports for 2008/09.

RESOLVED – That the content of the 2008/09 ALMO annual reports be noted.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods providing an overview of the 10 2009/10 Area Delivery Plans for endorsement and reflecting upon the successes and achievements of area led work delivered across the Area Management structures throughout 2008/09.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report providing an overview of the ten 2009/10 Area Delivery Plans for endorsement and reflecting upon the successes and achievements of area led work delivered across the Area Management structures throughout 2008/09.

RESOLVED – That the 2009/10 Area Delivery Plans produced by the Area Committees be endorsed.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods regarding phase 6 of the Beeston Group Repair initiative.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report on phase 6 of the Beeston Group Repair initiative.

RESOLVED –

a)  That the injection into the Capital Programme of £149,000 from owner occupiers contributions be approved.

b)  That Scheme Expenditure to the amount of £1,640,000 be authorised.

c)  That officers be instructed to report back in the future on the progress of the scheme.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods in response to the recommendations from the Scrutiny Board (Environment and Neighbourhoods) inquiry into asylum seeker case resolution.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report in response to the recommendations from the Scrutiny Board (Environment and Neighbourhoods) inquiry into asylum seeker case resolution.

RESOLVED – That the responses to the recommendations of the Scrutiny Board (Environment and Neighbourhoods), as contained in the submitted report, be approved.

To consider the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer in response to the recommendations from the Scrutiny Board (City and Regional Partnerships) inquiry into the role of the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sectors in Council led community engagement, following the initial response which was considered by Executive Board on 13^th May 2009.

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report in response to the recommendations from the Scrutiny Board (City and Regional Partnerships) inquiry into the role of the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sectors in Council led community engagement, following the initial response which was considered by Executive Board on 13^th May 2009 (minute 260).

RESOLVED -

a)  That it be noted that the Scrutiny Board (Adult Social Care) offered no additional comments to the earlier report.

b)  That the additional comments of the Scrutiny Board (Children’s Services) be endorsed.

c)  That the approval of the responses from the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods to the recommendations of the of the Scrutiny Board (City and Regional Partnerships) be confirmed.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive of Education Leeds presenting the outcome of the consultation process undertaken with schools for submission to the adjudicator.

Further to minute 15 of the meeting held on 17^th June 2009, the Chief Executive of Education Leeds submitted a report presenting the outcome of the consultation process undertaken with schools proposing increased admission limits for 2010/11 and identifying the next steps in making provision from 2011/12 onwards.

RESOLVED -

a)  That the outcome of the ongoing discussions with individual schools be noted.

b)  That approval be given to increase the admission limit for the named primary schools within the submitted report for 2010/11.

c)  That a further report which identifies the next steps in making provision from 2011/12 onwards be brought to this Board.

(Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor Wakefield required it to be recorded that he abstained from voting on this matter)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive of Education Leeds regarding the development of the 14 – 19 (25) provision in Leeds and the structures and arrangements that will form the basis for the future planning, and delivery of 14 – 19 (25) provision in Leeds.

The Chief Executive of Education Leeds submitted a report on the development of the 14 – 19 (25) provision in Leeds and the structures and arrangements that will form the basis for the future planning, and delivery of 14 – 19 (25) provision in Leeds.

RESOLVED -

a)  That the development of partnerships of post 14 providers be noted.

b)  That the implications for the partnership approach to the planning, funding and delivery of 14 – 19 (25) provision in Leeds be noted.

c)  That the 14 - 19 Statement of Priorities be received for approval every Autumn;

d)  That a further report be brought to this Board in December that will address the Local Authority’s readiness to assume the responsibilities transferring from the Learning Skills Council.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive of Education Leeds providing information on the outcome of the statutory notice published on the linked proposals concerning changes to primary provision in the Richmond Hill area.

The Chief Executive of Education Leeds submitted a report on the outcome of the statutory notice published on the linked proposals concerning changes to primary provision in the Richmond Hill area.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the linked proposals to:-

a)  Enlarge Richmond Hill Primary School by one form of entry;

b)  Establish community provision for children with a statement of special educational needs at the new Richmond Hill Primary School;

c)  Close Mount St Mary’s Catholic Primary School.

To consider the report of the Director of Children’s Services on whether to proceed to the next stage of constructing a replacement for East Moor following contract negotiations with DCSF and the Youth Justice Board.

Appendix B to the report is designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) and (4).

Further to minute 41 of the meeting held on 16^th July 2008, the Director of Children’s Services submitted a report on progress made to secure capital and revenue funding for the replacement of East Moor, on the outcome of the site option appraisal and on proposals for the replacement of the current provision with a purpose built, fit for purpose and future proof facility.

The Chair advised that a letter from Greg Mulholland MP relating to this matter had been received and circulated to Executive Board members prior to the meeting.

Following consideration of appendix B to the report, designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) and (4) which was considered in private at the conclusion of the meeting, it was

RESOLVED -

a)  That the progress made since the July 2008 meeting be noted.

b)  That the Director of Children’s Services enter into a contractual arrangement with the Department for Children, Schools and Families for the capital funding and Youth Justice Board for an extended occupancy contract to finance the re-building of a secure children’s home in the city.

c)  That, despite the loss of a significant capital receipt, the service preference for a rebuild on the land adjacent to the existing Secure Children’s Home be endorsed.

d)  That £18,100,000 be injected into the capital programme for the new build secure children’s home.  £15,000,000 to be funded through the grant from the Department for Children, Schools and Families and £3,100,000 through prudential borrowing to be repaid through the occupancy contract with the Youth Justice Board. 

To consider the report of the Director of Children’s Services in response to the recommendations from the Scrutiny Board (Health) inquiry into improving sexual health amongst young people.

The Director of Children’s Services submitted a report in response to the recommendations from the Scrutiny Board (Health) inquiry into improving sexual health amongst young people.

RESOLVED – That the proposed responses to the recommendations of Scrutiny Board (Health), as contained within the submitted report, be approved.

DATE OF PUBLICATION:    24^th JULY 2009

LAST DATE FOR CALL IN:  31^st JULY 2009

(Scrutiny Support will notify Directors of any items called in my 12:00 noon on 3^rd August 2009.)