Agenda item

The report of the Area Leader (South East Leeds) presented an update on the key work taking place within the Outer South Leeds area not covered elsewhere on the agenda.

Tom O’Donovan, Area Improvement Manager presented the report.

Issues highlighted included the following:

·  Neighbourhood Planning

·  Morley Police Station – opening hours

·  White Rose Steering Group – following discussion at the last meeting it had been agreed to nominate a Member of the South Outer Area Committee

·  The Citizens Panel

In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:

·  Funding application for bicycles at Morley Police Station – paperwork had been sent out for this but had not been returned.

·  Citizens Panel – consultation on council tax benefits, it was reported that a report should be available in January 2013.

·  Funding towards keeping the Morley Police Station help desk open.

·  Area Committee Environmental Sub Groups – it was reported that these had developed at a different pace across the City.  Members requested minutes of the South Outer Environment Sub Group.

·  Citizens Panel – It was reported that there were now over 4,000 residents involved in the Citizens Panel and whilst there was a good demographic spread, more people under the age of 30 and from BEM communities were required.  There would be more future thematic consultations.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the report be noted.

(2)  That a funding application to the February 2013 meeting in respect of Morley Police Station opening hours be requested.

(3)  That Councillor Gettings be the nominated as the representative to the Point Steering Group with Councillor Bruce as deputy.