Agenda item

To receive and consider the attached report of the Area Leader – South Leeds.

Presentation 10 mins/Discussion 10 mins (Executive Function)

Presenting Officer: Aretha Hanson

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.

Members’ attention was brought to the following issues:

·  Children and Young People’s Working Group – review of the terms of reference and membership.  It was reported that there was to be approximately £30,000 for Children’s Services to spend on activities.

·  Delegation of Youth Services resources.

·  Transfer of the Rose Lund Community Centre

·  Morley Empty Shops Fund – an application had been approved by Morley Town Centre Management Board for a new shop front at 30-32 Chapelhill, Morley.

·  Wesley Street Public Conveniences – it was reported that the building would be declared surplus to requirements.

·  Environmental Services – Service Level Agreement 3 was in draft form and comments were invited to be submitted to the Locality Manager.  A further report would be brought to the July meeting of the Area Committee.

·  Tingley Alleygates – there was an underspend and the Committee was asked to consider the use of this for the removal of barriers which were being used as an aid to climb over locked gates.

·  International Day of Older Persons – The Area Committee was asked to consider ringfencing Wellbeing funds to support a proposed event in recognition of the International Day of Older Persons.

·  Welfare Reform - The Committee heard from two officers representing West Yorkshire Trading Standards and the Financial Fitness Programme that was available. They highlighted the type of frauds which are prevalent at the moment and the workshops they provide to help people understand types of frauds and the rights they have as consumers. Information regarding welfare reform changes and banking and budgeting was also available.  The Committee’s support for the work undertaken was requested.

RECOMMENDED –

(1)  That the report be noted.

(2)  That Councillors Dawson, Mulherin and Bruce be nominated to represent their respective Wards on the Children and Young People’s Working Group.