Agenda item

To consider the report of the Area Leader, South East Leeds, which brings together a summary of key work which the Area Support Team are engaged in, based upon priorities identified by the Area Committee, that are not covered elsewhere on this agenda. This report provides opportunities for further questioning or the opportunity to request a more detailed report on a particular issue.

Executive Function

5 minutes presentation/5 minutes discussion

The report of the Area Leader, South East Leeds presented an update on key work that had taken place within the Outer South Area since the last meeting of the Area Committee.  Recent minutes of the Area Chair’s Forum were also included in the report.

Aretha Hanson, Area Officer presented the report.  The following issues were highlighted:

• Equality Improvement Priorities 2011-15.
• Members were asked to nominate a Fuel Poverty Champion for the Area Committee.
• Ellie Rogers had been appointed to the position of Priority Neighbourhood Worker.
• The bottle bank trial at Church Avenue and concerns of residents.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the report be noted.

(2)  That Councillor K Bruce be appointed as the Area Committee’s Fuel Poverty Champion.