Agenda item

To receive and consider the attached report of the South East Area Leader

The report of the South East Area Leader provided Members with the following:

·  Details of the Wellbeing Budget position

·  Wellbeing proposals for 2016/17 for consideration and approval

·  Details of the projects approved via Delegated Decision

·  Details of the Youth Activities Fund

·  Details of the Capital Budget

·  Details of the Small Grants Budget

·  Details of the Community Skips Budget

·  Details of the 2017/18 Wellbeing Budget ring-fence amounts, subject to Executive Board approval of the budget

Sally Wimsett, Policy and Performance Manager presented the report.

Members’ attention was brought to the Wellbeing and Capital Projects for consideration and approval which were detailed in the report.  The following was discussed:

·  Site-Based Gardeners – it was reported that the site based gardeners scheme had been revised to take account of budget constraints.  The scheme would now operate for 15 weeks over the main growing season to provide a higher frequency of maintenance to 14 parks in the Outer South Area.  The scheme had received positive feedback and the Community Committee was thanked for their support in the past.

·  Morley Arts Festival – The festival was entering its twelfth year and the programme would involve all 17 schools across Morley.  The Arts Festival brought people in from all over the country and targeted all age groups.  It was suggested that the Arts Festival could support the City of Culture bid.

·  Money Buddies – Members discussed locations for provision of the Money Buddies and whether services could be provided using mobile facilities.  It was suggested that a representative from Money Buddies be invited to the next meeting to provide further information.

·  Garden Maintenance Scheme – Members discussed ways of how to reach new customers and identify those who would benefit from the scheme.  It was reported that there was currently a small waiting list but all would get use of the services.

·  Morley Paths Project – This was also funded by Public Rights of Way and Morley Town Council.  The scheme carried out maintenance on local paths to clear seasonal vegetation to keep the paths open and accessible.

Members also discussed the application for the South Leeds Outreach Archaeology programme.  The Committee was informed that the request was to provide projection equipment which was required for workshops and presentations.  Some concern was expressed that the majority of the users of the programme did not come from the Outer South area and a question was asked regarding how the South Leeds Archaeology programme was funded.  Members were informed that people in the outer south area would be encouraged to get involved and that the group would be using the Rothwell Community Hub.

Further issues discussed in relation the Wellbeing Budget included decisions taken by delegated decision, youth activities funding and small grants.  Members also discussed projects to be ring-fenced from the 2017/18 wellbeing budget.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the details of the Wellbeing Budget position be noted.

(2)  That details of the revenue budget projects agreed to date including projects approved by Delegated Decision Notice be noted.

(3)  That the following Wellbeing project proposal be approved:

o  Speed Indicator Devices – Morley North and Morley South - £7,750

(4)  That the following Wellbeing project proposals for 2017/18 be approved:

o  Site Based Gardeners for the Outer South Area - £23,900

o  Morley Arts Festival 2018 - £10,000

o  Outer South Garden Maintenance Service 2017/18 - £19,700

o  Morley Paths Partnership Project - £2, 150

(5)  That the following Wellbeing project proposal be deferred to the next meeting:

o  Money Buddies – South Leeds City Council

(6)  That details of the Youth Activities Fund (YAF) position be noted.

(7)  That details of the Capital Budget be noted.

(8)  That details of the Small Grants Budget be noted.

(9)  That details of the Community Skips Budget be noted.

(10)  That the 2017/18 Wellbeing Budget ring-fence amounts, subject to Executive Board approval of the budget, as outlined in paragraphs 22 to 33 be approved.  Christmas Trees and Lights to remain at £14,245 as in 2016/17.