Agenda item

To consider the report of the South East Area Leader providing details  of the key issues and activities in the locality and providing minutes relating to recent community forums, sub groups and partnership meetings.

Members considered a report of the South East Area Leader which set out priority work carried out in the area over recent weeks. Appended to the report were minutes of forum, partnership and sub-group meetings and those of the Area Committee Chairs meeting.

Children’s Services

Children’s Services sent apologies for their absence, and no updates were discussed by the East Outer Area Committee.

Luncheon Clubs

The East Outer Area Committee received a verbal report from the Area Co-ordinator for Luncheon Clubs in the Outer East. Members noted that the luncheon clubs were a success and that they were making a positive impact in the community. Training is being set up to help volunteers that have been recruited as well as providing basic hygiene courses. Based on the popularity of the luncheon clubs, a discussion ensued on the possibility of opening two more clubs in Swillington.

Members were updated on the attendance at the clubs and noted their high success rate.

Members noted that they had been welcomed and involved in the luncheon clubs and agreed that it is important for people to have a nutritional meal and social interaction.

Neighbourhood Centres

The South East Area Leader submitted a report detailing priority work carried out in the area over recent weeks together with copies of minutes relating to forums, partnership, sub-group and the Area Chairs forum.

Peter Mudge, South East Area Support Team, presented the report and responded to Members’ comments and queries.

In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:

·  Work on Main Street was nearly finished in Garforth and Swillington

·  Major refurbishments to new businesses

·  On-going problems on Coal Road

·  Christmas lights switch on

·  The great success the Outer East enjoyed in the 2013 Yorkshire in Bloom

Update on Thorpe Park

Members welcomed representatives of Scarborough Developments and a Planning Officer to provide an update on the proposals for a major retail-led scheme at Thorpe Park. Members were thanked for their continuous support and guidance in respect of the scheme.

Members received an update with regard to the planning processes and potential challenges to the scheme, and how that might impact upon timings for the delivery of the scheme.

Members also noted that the developers were intending to continue moving forwards with elements of the scheme in advance of receiving planning permission in order that progress was not delayed.

Older Persons Event Week 2013

James Nundy presented a report to members updating them with the attendance figures from the Older Persons Event Week.

Members gave praise for the events that took place and noted that there is to be an ‘Afternoon Tea’ hosted by the Lord Mayor to thank all the volunteers involved in the week.

Area Lead Members Update

Members received a brief verbal update from the Area Lead Members in respect of;

Children’s Services

Councillor Coupar informed Members of the following key issues  she was currently working on in her role as Area Lead both in the local area and with other Leads across the City;

·  Particular reference was made to the relationship with Children’s  Services and non-attendance by officers at meetings where Elected Members were present.

·  The quality and relevance of some reports provided by Children’s Services.

·   Issues in respect of the Youth Service Delegated Budget

·  Cluster issues particularly with regard to the governance/voting rights of elected members on those bodies.

·  The lack of school places in the local area

·  Recent successes were identified particularly with regard to the work with young people on budget issues.

Environment and Community Safety

Councillor Harland informed Members of the following key issues she was currently working on in her role as Area Lead both in the local area and with other Leads across the City;

• An update on her attendance at Sub Committee meetings
• Meetings with relevant officers
• Divisional Community Safety Partnerships
• She also welcomed any issues from Members that required further work

Health & Social Care

Councillor McKenna informed Members of the following key issues  she was currently working on in her role as Area Lead both in the local area and with other Leads across the City;

• Meetings with the Director
• The audit of the 4 wards in respect of doctor provision and the priorities linked to that
• Networks

Community Engagement

Members noted that a number of Community forums had been held and minutes for a number of these meetings were appended to the report.

Area Chairs’ Meeting

Minutes of the June meeting of the Area Chairs’ meeting were attached to the agenda for information.

Partnership and Area Committee Sub Groups/Divisional Community Safety Partnerships/Health & Well Being Partnership Meetings 

 Minutes of various meetings were appended to the report or an update as to when the next set of minutes would be available was detailed within the report.

RESOLVED – That the current position in respect of a number of issues be noted.

(Councillor Lewis left the meeting at 17.30pm during consideration of this item)