Decisions

Details of officer decisions relating to planning applications.

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Decisions published

22/10/2014 - To extend the contract with Housing 21(H 21) for the provision of the Carers Emergency Plan (CEP) scheme for twelve months as per the terms of the contract, from 1st November 2014 under Contract Procedure Rule (CPR) 21.1. The value of the contract i ref: 41723    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Services

Decision published: 22/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

• The Director of Adult Social Services approved an extension of the contract with Housing 21for the provision of the CEP scheme for twelve months from 1st November 2014 under CPR 21.1, as per the terms of the contract. The contract value is £135,000 per annum.
• The Director of Adult Social Services also approved that the budget for emergency care hours is increased to £15,000 from within the carers budget.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mick Ward


22/10/2014 - Bellbrook Car Park Improvement and Bellbrook Street Closure Capital Scheme No: 16663/HLN/BEL ref: 41722    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management & Regeneration Officer gave authority to spend £64,100 for the refurbishment of Bellbrook car park and Bellbrook street barrier. This is a sub-scheme under Harehills Town and District Centre 2 project. The detailed design and justification is provided in the Design and Cost report attached.

Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill; Gipton and Harehills;

Lead officer: Shaukat Ahmed


22/10/2014 - Response to Deputation by Friends of Kirkgate Market ref: 41721    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Economic Development Officer has noted the content of the report in consultation with the Executive Member for Transport and the Economy.

Wards affected: City and Hunslet;

Lead officer: Susan Burgess


22/10/2014 - Response to Deputation – Young People regarding Apprenticeships in Leeds ref: 41720    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Employment and Skills has noted the content of the report in consultation with the Executive Member for Creative and Digital Technologies, Culture and Skills

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sue Wynne


21/10/2014 - Option Appraisal of 258 Lidgett Lane Leeds LS17 6QE ref: 41719    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 21/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Property and Contracts agrees to the preferred option of selling 258 Lidgett Lane on the open market on terms agreed by the Director of City Development

Wards affected: Moortown;

Lead officer: Amanda Moran


20/10/2014 - Governance Services document retention and disposal arrangements – Transfer of documents to West Yorkshire Archive Service ref: 41718    For Determination

Decision Maker: City Solicitor

Decision published: 20/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Head of Governance Services has approved the transfer of the records listed in the attached schedule (Appendix A to the attached report) to the West Yorkshire Archive Service. The Head of Governance Services has the authority to approve the transfer of these documents through the sub-delegation scheme of the City Solicitor. The scheme gives the Head of Governance Services delegated authority for the management of corporate governance. This function is one of the specific delegations to the City Solicitor under the Executive delegation scheme within Part 3 Section 3E of the Council’s Constitution.

This transfer will take place on 21st October 2014, and is being made in accordance with the Governance Services document retention and disposal arrangements.

Lead officer: Debbie Oldham


20/10/2014 - St. Aidan’s Visitor Centre : payment to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds ref: 41717    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 20/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of City Development has approved a payment of £238,093 in full and final settlement of the costs to the Society of providing a visitor centre building and car park and associated works, fittings and fixtures at the St. Aidan’s site.

Wards affected: Garforth and Swillington; Kippax and Methley;

Lead officer: Max Rathmell


28/10/2014 - Provision and Maintenance of Traffic Management West Yorkshire Contract ref: 41715    

Approval to utilise the Provision & Maintenance of Traffic Management West Yorkshire Contract from 1st October 2014.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 20/10/2014

Effective from: 05/11/2014

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highway and Transportation) authorised the use of the Provision and Maintenance of Traffic Management West Yorkshire Contract from 5 November 2014.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Richard Tinker


20/10/2014 - Invocation of Contract Procedure Rule 31.3 – Provision of Winter Works by Continental Landscapes Ltd ref: 41714    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 20/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer of Environmental Action Services agreed to approve the invocation of the following Contracts Procedure Rule:
• Contracts Procedure Rule No 31.3 – Waiver of Contracts’ Procedure Rules

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Jason Singh


28/10/2014 - Construction of Skelton Cycleway Stage 1 and bridge over the River Aire ref: 41716    

To approve the expenditure of up to £318,801 from the budget for the Skelton Cycleway for the purpose of procuring the works and a further £76,059 for a commuted sum to maintain the cycleway and bridge for 40 years. 

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 20/10/2014

Effective from: 05/11/2014

Wards affected: Garforth and Swillington; Rothwell;

Lead officer: Max Rathmell


17/10/2014 - A65 Otley Road/Oxford Road/Victoria Road, Guiseley - Pedestrian Infrasture Improvement Scheme Capital Scheme Number: 32187 (LTP) and 16978 (S.106) ref: 41707    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) authorised public consultation and discussion with commercial properties;

ii) authorised the detailed design and subsequent implementation of a scheme in the Guiseley and Rawdon Ward, as shown on drawing TMW15-3-1987_01d, to introduce a series of pedestrian infrastructure improvements around the A65 Otley Road/ Oxford Road/ Victoria Road junction, including new formal signalised facilities on Oxford Road and a new zebra crossing facility on Victoria Road; and

iii) gave authority to incur expenditure of £144,700 being £116,000 works costs and £28,700 staff fee costs, with £100,000 funded from the LTP transport policy capital programme and £44,700 funded from Section 106 monies.

iv) gave authority to display a Notice on site under the provisions of Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to inform the public of the proposed zebra crossing

Wards affected: Guiseley and Rawdon;

Lead officer: Jonathan Waters


17/10/2014 - Leeds Bradford Cycle Superhighway Highways Act 1980 0 Section 8 Agreement ref: 41706    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) approved the contents of the report; and

ii) gave authority to negotiate the terms of and enter into an agreement with Bradford Metropolitan District Council under the provisions of Section 8 of the Highways Act 1980, to allow any necessary improvements to specified highways to facilitate construction of the cycle superhighway as shown on drawing Nos EP-716969-100-A-001b, EP-716969-100-A-002a, EP-716969-100-A-003a, EP-716969-100-A-004a, EP-716969-100-A-005a, EP-716969-100-A-006a, EP-716969-100-A-007a, EP-716969-100-A-008a, EP-716969-100-A-009a, EP-716969-100-A-010a and EP-716969-100-A-011a; and

iii)Instructed the City Solicitor to draft and complete an agreement under Section 8 of the Highways Act 1980 for the purposes described at ii) above.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Chris Way


17/10/2014 - Waiver Report for approval to tender by Single Tender Action on the Winter Weather Forecast Contract 2014 - 2015 ref: 41705    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) approved the waiver of Contract Procedure Rule 8.1 and 8.2 – Intermediate Value Procurements – and to carry out a single tender action with Meteo Group for Winter Road Weather Forecast Contract 2014 – 2015 for Leeds City Council.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Richard Tinker


17/10/2014 - Butcher Hill - Proposed Zebra Crossing Capital Scheme Number: 32171 ref: 41704    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) approved, subject to public consultation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce a humped zebra crossing facility on Butcher Hill, Kirkstall, as shown on drawing number TMW/22/1963/1 at an estimated cost of £25,000;

ii) requested the City Solicitor to advertise a Notice for the humped zebra crossing traffic calming measure on Butcher Hill, Kirkstall as shown on drawing TMW/22/1963/1 and if no valid objections are received to implement the proposals as advertised;

iii) gave authority to advertise a Notice for the road hump that conforms with the Highways Act 1980 (90c Notice); and

iv) gave authority to incur expenditure of £18,000 works costs and £7,000 staff design fee costs, to be part funded from a Section 106 receipt £10,000 and also from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme £15,000.

Wards affected: Kirkstall;

Lead officer: Craig Williams


17/10/2014 - 2014/2015 20mph schemes - Winrose, Middleton ref: 41703    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) authorised, subject to public consultation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Winrose area of Middleton as shown on drawing number TMW/23/1983/1

ii) requested the City Solicitor to:

a) advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Winrose area of Middleton, as shown on drawing TMW/23/1983/1; and

b) to seek approval to advertise a draft Speed Limit Order and Section 90C Notice

iii) gave authority to incur expenditure of £18,000, which comprises of £12,000 works costs, £4,000 Staff fees and £2,000 legal fees, all to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme.

Wards affected: Middleton Park;

Lead officer: Craig Williams


17/10/2014 - 2014/2015 20mph schemes - Belle Isle East, Middleton. Capital Scheme Number: 32111 ref: 41702    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) authorised, subject to public consultation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Belle Isle East area of Middleton as shown on drawing number TMW/23/1982/1;

ii) requested the City Solicitor to advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Belle Isle East area of Middleton, as shown on drawing TMW/23/1982/1 and if no valid objections are received to make, seal and implement the Orders as advertised ; and

iii) gave authority to incur expenditure of £18,000, which comprises of £12,000 works costs, £4,000 Staff fees and £2,000 legal fees, all to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme.

Wards affected: Middleton Park;

Lead officer: Craig Williams


17/10/2014 - Request for Approval of amendments to the sub delegation scheme to enable the issuing of FPN’s for street peddling. ref: 41701    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environments and Housing agreed to the approval of amendments to the Environment and Housings Sub-delegation Scheme the amendments in appendix one to this attached Report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mark Dolman


17/10/2014 - Amendments to the Director of Environment and Housing sub-delegation scheme ref: 41700    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environments and Housing agreed to the amendments stated initem 1 of this report to ensure smooth transition for the continuity of the rent arrears process thereby reducing the risk to the process.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ian Guthrie


27/10/2014 - Design & Cost report for St Oswald's CofE Junior Basic Need Project ref: 41697    

Request Authority to spend to change Guiseley St Oswald’s JS from 3FE Junior to 2FE Primary school by creating an additional 120 places from September 2015.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from: 04/11/2014

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services agreed to:

·  approve the design and cost report for the scheme at Guiseley St. Oswald’s Primary School, the cost being £1.9m, with the appropriate details of the programme, design and cost as set out in this report; and

·  note that the Chief Officer, Public Privet Partnerships Unit & Procurement Unit is responsible for scheme delivery which will be implemented by August 2015.

Wards affected: Guiseley and Rawdon;

Lead officer: Debra Penny


27/10/2014 - Framework Agreement for Surface Dressing of Footways & Carriageways, West Yorkshire Contract ref: 41699    

Approval to utilise the Framework Agreement for Surface Dressing of Footways and Carriageways, West Yorkshire from 1st April 2015.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from: 04/11/2014

Decision:

The Chief Officer Highways and Transportation authorised the use by Highways and Transportation of the Surface Dressing of Footways and Carriageways West Yorkshire Contract, 1 February 2014 – 31 January 2018.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Richard Tinker


27/10/2014 - Primary Basic Need Project at Pudsey St Joseph's Catholic Academy ref: 41698    

Authority to spend £1.376m from Capital Scheme 16981/PSJ/000 in relation to the Pudsey St Joseph’s expansion.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 17/10/2014

Effective from: 04/11/2014

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services agreed to:

·  approve the design and cost for the scheme at Pudsey St. Joseph’s Primary School, the cost being £1.5m, with the appropriate details of the programme, design and cost as set out in this report; and

·  note that the Chief Officer, Public, Private Partnership Unit & procurement Unit is responsible for scheme delivery which will be implemented by August 2015.

Wards affected: Pudsey;

Lead officer: Denise Finch


24/10/2014 - Buddy Requirements for Independent Travel Training ref: 41696    

Key decision to award contracts to Leeds Alternative Travel Waiver report.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 16/10/2014

Effective from: 01/11/2014

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services approved the waiver of the following Contracts Procedure Rule(s):

 

Contracts Procedure Rules No 9.1 and 9.2 – High Value Procurements

To enter into a new contract with LAT for the provision of up to 20 Buddies to a maximum value of £255,000 for the period 1st November 2014 to 31st March 2016.

 

To approve the extension of the existing contract with LAT for the provision of 20 Buddies, due to expire on 31st April 2015, is extended by 11 months, utilising the provision for this contained in the contract. The value of this extension is £185,000.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerry Hudson


15/10/2014 - Seacroft Neighbourhood Area ref: 41694    For Determination

Decision Maker: Chief Planning Officer

Decision published: 15/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Planning Officer has authorised the designation of Seacroft Neighbourhood Area (as shown on Plan) pursuant to Section 61G and 61I of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Wards affected: Killingbeck and Seacroft;

Lead officer: Ian Mackay


14/10/2014 - Tender Acceptance Report for North East SILC (Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre) Basic Need Project Capital Scheme Number: 16981/NES/000 ref: 41693    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 14/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning, Skills and Universal Services agreed to:
• Approve the request to award the contract in the sum of £9,449,875 to Local Education Partnership (LEP) for the construction of a generic SEN new build 150 place provision on the former Blenheim Centre site to enable expansion of the North East SILC;
• Approve the request to enter into the independent certifier appointments, collateral warranties from the main building contractor and the professional team and parent company guarantees; and
• Approve the request to enter into other documents that the Built Environment Programme Manager considers necessary to proceed with the project.

Wards affected: Hyde Park and Woodhouse;

Lead officer: Jawahar Patel


14/10/2014 - Tender Acceptence Report for South SILC (Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre) Basic Need Project Capital Scheme Number: 16981/SLS/000 ref: 41692    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 14/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning, Skills & Universal Services agreed to:

• Approve the request to award the contract in the sum of £3,773,947 to Local Education Partnership (LEP) for the construction of a generic SEN new build 50 place provision on the former Broom Court site to enable the expansion of the South SILC;
• Approve the request to enter into the independent certifier appointments, collateral warranties from the main building contractor and the professional team and parent company guarantees; and
• Approve the request to enter into other documents that the Built Environment Programme Manager considers necessary to proceed with the project.

Wards affected: Middleton Park;

Lead officer: Jawahar Patel


14/10/2014 - Waiver of Contract Procedure Rules to award a contract for delivery of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) Programme by Leeds Trinity University ref: 41691    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 14/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning, Skills & Universal Services agreed to waive contract procedure rules 8.1 and 8.2 to allow a contract to Leeds Trinity University for the delivery of the HLTA Programme for a period of 10 months with the option to extend for two further twelve month periods. The contract has operated on an implied basis and we are now looking to formalise this arrangement. The contract shall commence on 1 November 2014 and will expire on 31st August 2015.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Susan Roe


13/10/2014 - Proposed demolition and sale of land at Garages 1-7 Highfield road, aberford LS25 3AY ref: 41690    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

This report seeks approval in principle to the proposals outlined in;
Option 1: Demolition:-
• Cease advertising and letting the garages.
• Remove from rental charge
• Demolish all seven garages at Highfield Road, LS25 3AY, leave as a hard landscaped area with provision for unsecure parking; Install boundary fencing to bridge the gap where the garages stood to contain farm animals within the farmer’s boundary during and after demolition works.

Wards affected: Harewood;

Lead officer: Rebecca Mell


13/10/2014 - Lease 26-33 Hemingway Garth, Hunslet LS10 2PG to Home Group ref: 41689    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

It is recommended that Chief Officer Property and Contracts approve that the Council leases 26-33 Hemingway Garth to Home Housing Group, for the purpose of providing supported housing to ex-offenders on a five year internal repairing lease with annual break clauses, rent to be set in line with rents set by the council for similar properties for social rent.

Wards affected: City and Hunslet;

Lead officer: Amanda Moran


13/10/2014 - Request to declare land adjacent to 32 Hillcrest surplus to departmental requirements ref: 41688    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The chief Officer Property and Contracts agrees to declare land adjoining 32 Hillcrest surplus to departemental requirements on terms to be agreed by the director of City Development.

Wards affected: Garforth and Swillington;

Lead officer: Brian Poole


13/10/2014 - 15 Woodnook Close, Leeds LS16 6PQ ref: 41687    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer has approved the transfer of the land to the rear of 15 Woodnook Close, to the owners of 15 Woodnook Close on the terms detailed in the confidential schedule.

Wards affected: Weetwood;

Lead officer: Diane McPhee


13/10/2014 - Brownberrie Lane - Proposed Zebra Crossing ref: 41686    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):
i) approved, subject to public consultation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce a humped zebra crossing facility on Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, as shown on the attached drawing number TMW/18/1965/2 at an estimated cost of £22,000;
ii) gave authority to publish a Section 23 Notice under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to inform members of the public of the proposed crossing;
iii) gave authority to advertise a Notice for the road hump that conforms with the Highways Act 1980 (90c Notice); and
iv) gave authority to incur expenditure of £ 15,000 works costs and £7,000 staff design fee costs to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme.

Wards affected: Horsforth;

Lead officer: Craig Williams


13/10/2014 - Methley, Land at Main Street: Variation of restrictive covenant ref: 41685    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer approves that negotiation is undertaken to extend the restrictive covenant that restricts use to open space and residential to include retail use on land that was sold by the Council on 8 October 2009.

Wards affected: Kippax and Methley;

Lead officer: Ruth Rutter


13/10/2014 - Playground at Sandringham Road, Wetherby ref: 41684    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer recommended that approval be given to enter into a Deed of Dedication with Fields In Trust (FIT) and Wetherby Town Council on the terms outlined in the report.

Wards affected: Wetherby;

Lead officer: Melanie Brown


13/10/2014 - City of Leeds tree Preservation Order (No .6) 2014 ref: 41683    For Determination

Decision Maker: Chief Planning Officer

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Planning Officer has agreed that the above tree Preservation Order will be confirmed as per the report of the City Solicitor (corporate Governance).

Wards affected: Adel and Wharfedale;

Lead officer: Robert Dracup


13/10/2014 - Kirkgate Market Project, Proposed Contractor Appointment ref: 41682    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of City Development authorised;
(i) The appointment of Interserve Construction Ltd as the preferred contractor for the proposed improvement and refurbishment works at Kirkgate Market
(ii) The payment to Interserve Construction Ltd of an early contractor involvement fee for services provided during the second stage tender development process.

Wards affected: City and Hunslet;

Lead officer: Chris Coulson


13/10/2014 - 10 Snowden Vale, Bramley, Leeds LS13 2UF ref: 41681    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 13/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer has approved the terms for the acquisition of the house at 10 Snowden Vale.

Wards affected: Armley;

Lead officer: Diane McPhee


10/10/2014 - Approval of a Care Plan over £100k ref: 41680    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Services

Decision published: 10/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer, Access & Care, approved the contents of a report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex care needs, the individual cost of which is £116, 466 per annum.

It is considered in the public interest that information contained in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe environment.

Lead officer: Michele Tynan


13/10/2014 - Request to waive Contract Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 ref: 41679    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 10/10/2014

Effective from: 13/10/2014

Decision:

The Chief Officer, ICT approves the waiver of Contract Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 to enter into a contract with Esendex limited for the provision of a bulk SMS messaging service.

Lead officer: Roy Banks


20/10/2014 - Increasing the Public Health staffing structure by recruiting to 7 new posts within the Office of the Director of Public Health. ref: 41678    

To approve an increase the Public Health staffing structure by recruiting to 7 new posts within the Office of the Director of Public Health to support the delivery of the Council's mandatory and statutory Public Health responsibilities.

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision published: 10/10/2014

Effective from: 28/10/2014

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lynne Hellewell


09/10/2014 - Policy in respect of the 3 year driver licences for private hire and Hackney carriage drivers ref: 41677    For Determination

Decision Maker: Assistant Chief Executive (Citizens and Communities)

Decision published: 09/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

Following consideration of this matter by Licensing Committee on 10th June 2014 (report attached) the Head of Licensing and Registration approved the policy in respect of 3 year driver licences for private hire and Hackney carriage drivers. It is noted that the issue may be subject to review by Members in future.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Des Broster


09/10/2014 - Policy in respect of the introduction of 3 yearly DBS checks on licensed drivers, Hackney carriage proprietors and private hire operators. ref: 41676    For Determination

Decision Maker: Assistant Chief Executive (Citizens and Communities)

Decision published: 09/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

Following consideration of this matter by Licensing Committee on 17th December 2013 (report attached) the Head of Licensing and Registration approved the policy in respect of the introduction of 3 yearly DBS checks on licensed drivers, Hackney carriage proprietors and private hire operators. It is noted that the issue may be subject to review by Members in future.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Des Broster


08/10/2014 - Leedswatch Restructure – Phase 1 ref: 41674    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 08/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing approved the implementation of the Phase 1 restructure of the Leedswatch service – incorporating CCTV, Security and Out of Hours Emergency Calls and Parkswatch.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Liz Jarmin


08/10/2014 - Creation of Temporary Additional Resource in Housing Management ref: 41673    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 08/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environments and Housing agreed to approve a temporary Project Manager post within Housing Management (PO2) for a twelve month period funded.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Liz Cook


14/10/2014 - YORbuild regional construction framework re-procurement ref: 41668    

Commencement of re-procurement of framework arrangements for YORbuild regional construction framework and for Leeds to continue as framework lead for West region.  The decision is to re-procure a framework arrangement (which is itself a Key Decision under Contracts Procedure Rule 3.1.8), and not at this stage to enter into a construction contract.

 

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 06/10/2014

Effective from: 22/10/2014

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Galloway


09/10/2014 - Resources for Implementation of the Children and Families 2014 SEND Reforms ref: 41655    

To implement a new service structure within the Children’s Services directorate.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 01/10/2014

Effective from: 17/10/2014

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Safeguarding, Specialist & Targeted Services agreed to:

·  note the progress in implementing the reforms

·  note that the DfE has made a grant available to support implementation

·  agree to the appointment of:

o  three additional educational psychologists

o  one Funding for Inclusion Co-ordinator for personal budgets work

o  two project support officers in the Complex Needs Best Practice Team to support implementation of the reforms across all three major workstreams. These posts will be required for three years as a minimum.

·  note that the officer responsible for implementing the decision is the Head of Complex Needs.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Barbara Newton


08/10/2014 - Creation of an in-house compensation claims handling team to replace external contract which expires 31st March 2014 ref: 41650    

To authorise the creation of an in-house compensation claims handling team managed by the council’s Insurance Manager. This will replace an external contract and achieve savings of £1.4m during 2014/19.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 30/09/2014

Effective from: 16/10/2014

Decision:

Approve the creation of 7 new posts, to be phased in over 2 years, to undertake the claims handling function for liability claims handling. The cost of the new posts is more than offset by the saving in the claims handling fee paid to the provider under the previous arrangements. The costs of the new posts plus some related training and ICT costs saves the Council £1.3m over the next 5 years when compared to the previous cost of claims handling being undertaken by the insurance provider. 

Lead officer: Tim Pouncey


21/10/2014 - Oakwood Clock Restoration Project for the clock and surrounding area ref: 41598    

Authority to procure and approve the tender process to refurbish Oakwood clock and the surrounding area.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 23/09/2014

Effective from: 29/10/2014

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer gave Authority to Procure;

·  tenders for the refurbishment of Oakwood Clock and surrounding area 

·  tender evaluation to be 60% price and 40%quality

 

Wards affected: Roundhay;

Lead officer: Anne Chambers