Decisions

Details of officer decisions relating to planning applications.

Earlier - Later

Decisions published

02/09/2014 - Restructure of the Locality Teams within the Environmental Action Service ref: 41608    

The Director of Environments and Housing has agreed to approve phase 1 of a new Environmental Action Services delivery model/structure, as detailed in section 6 and summarised in appendix 2, and the recruitment to the posts as set out in section 7.

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 24/09/2014

Effective from: 10/10/2014

Decision:

Restructure of the Locality Teams within the Environmental Action Service

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Helen Freeman


04/09/2014 - Request to waive CPR 9.1 and award a new contract, with the existing supplier, for glass collection and recycling ref: 41537    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 04/09/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Waste Management agreed to note the contents of this report, approve the waiver of CPR 9.1, and enter into a new 10 month contract with LCC’s existing Glass provider, Berrymans, under existing contract arrangements.

Lead officer: Rosie Harvey


04/09/2014 - Little London Neighbourhood Housing Office ref: 41536    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 04/09/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to approve the request to award the contract in the sum of £237,059 to Wates Limited for the construction of Little London Neighbourhood Housing Office.

Wards affected: Hyde Park and Woodhouse;

Lead officer: Christa Smith


03/09/2014 - ASBESTOS SURVEYS CITY WIDE ref: 41534    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 03/09/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

Chief Officer Property and Contracts approves a 12 month extension to the City Wide Asbestos Survey Contract as available in the existing contract July 2015. This extension to the contract will ensure continuity of service delivery and value for money.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Steve Hunt


02/09/2014 - Approval of sub delegation scheme ref: 41533    For Determination

Decision Maker: Assistant Chief Executive (Citizens and Communities)

Decision published: 02/09/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Assistant Chief Executive has approved the sub-delegation scheme attached as Appendix 1 to the attached report. The fact that a function has been delegated to an officer does not require that officer to give the matter his/her personal attention and that officer may arrange for such delegation to be exercised by an officer of suitable experience and seniority.

Lead officer: Beverley Benjamin


09/09/2014 - Leeds Revised School Calendar 2015-2016 ref: 41532    

To agree the revised school calendar for community and voluntary controlled schools and SILCs for the academic year 2015-2016.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 01/09/2014

Effective from: 09/09/2014

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning Skills and Universal Services, approved the school calendar for academic year 2015-16.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Vicki White


29/08/2014 - Director of Children's Services' Sub-delegation Scheme ref: 41530    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 29/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Children's Services approved the sub-delegation scheme at appendix 1 to the attached report

Lead officer: Anne Little


29/08/2014 - Leeds Inspired Website Support and Development ref: 41529    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 29/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer of Culture and Sport has approved the decision to waive Contract Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 to award a contract to the existing supplier to deliver technical support and development of the Leeds Inspired online platform (website and API platform) from August 2014 to March 2017.

Lead officer: Abby Dix-Mason


29/08/2014 - Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme – Report to Waiver Contract Procedure Rules for Waste Management ref: 41528    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 29/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of City Development has approved the waiver of Contract Procedure Rules 3.1.23, 9.1. 9.2 and 18.7 to:
I. Enter into negotiations with LRM Properties Ltd to ensure the best terms of the agreement are reached (CPR 3.1.23); and
II. Enter into a Contract with LRM Properties Ltd for them to be the recipient of the surplus material generated from LFAS – without subjecting the Contract to competition (CPR 9.1 and 9.2): and
III. Prior to I & II above issue a set of Heads of Terms signalling the intention of the Council to enter into Contract with LRM Properties Ltd (CPR 18.7)

Wards affected: City and Hunslet;

Lead officer: Richard Dennis


29/08/2014 - Tender Acceptance Report – Tropical World Conservatory and Toilet Extension. ref: 41527    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 29/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing approved the request to award the contract to construct an extension to the conservatory and toilet block at Tropical World at Roundhay Park to Britcon Ltd.

Wards affected: Roundhay;

Lead officer: Tony Stringwell


28/08/2014 - Community Learning Management Information System (MIS) ref: 41526    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Employment and Skills noted the contents of the report and, approved a revised total expenditure of circa £266,180, as set out in Option 1, to enable the implementation of the new MIS system to enable delivery of the Leeds Community Learning Programme.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Michelle Anderson


28/08/2014 - Sport Equipment Leasing Scheme ref: 41525    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Head of Sport and Active Lifestyles has given authority to spend £131,900 on sports and fitness equipment in 2014/15 from scheme 32003/SPT/COM.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: David O'Loan


28/08/2014 - Land and Premises at Armley Ridge Road, Armley - The Ancestor Public House ref: 41524    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Ancestor Public House is closed and is held by of a long leasehold interest. The property is in decline and the site has been identified for housing development. The site has previously been declared surplus. The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer has approved: (a) The terms provisionally agreed for the acquisition by the Council of the leasehold interest and :(b) That the cost of the acquisition be met from the Council’s Housing Revenue Account (c ) A recommendation that the cost of demolition be met from the Council’s Derelicts and Nuisance Programme budget, approval for which to be sought by way of a separate Design and Cost Report.

Wards affected: Armley;

Lead officer: Andrew Gledhill


28/08/2014 - 38 Atha Crescent, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 7DB ref: 41523    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management Officer gave approval to the acquisition of the 25% share of the subject property at the consideration offered by the mortgagee in possession.

Wards affected: Beeston and Holbeck;

Lead officer: Wendy Sharman


28/08/2014 - Request to approve the lease of land to Guiseley Rangers ARFC on the garage site at Tennyson Street, Guiseley ref: 41522    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Property and Contracts agrees to lease the land to Guiseley Rangers ARFC on the garage site at Tennyson Street, Guiseley

Wards affected: Guiseley and Rawdon;

Lead officer: Charlotte Underwood


28/08/2014 - Approval to award a call-off contract for the provision of home to school transport for children and young people with Special Educational Needs, who attend South SILC. ref: 41518    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer CEL, approved the request to award a call- off contract from the Taxi and Private hire framework for :- The provision of home to school transport for children and young people with Special educational Needs , who attend South SILC from September 2014 to July 2015, to Easy Travel.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Julie Hatton


28/08/2014 - Unit 2 Leodis Court, David Street, Leeds 11 ref: 41521    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer granted approval to a recommendation that: (a) Terms provisionally agreed for the renewal of the lease of the subject property be approved, and (b) The Head of Property Services be granted ‘delegated authority’ to approve any future lease renewals and or new lettings.

Wards affected: City and Hunslet;

Lead officer: Andrew Gledhill


28/08/2014 - Payment Strategy between Mears and Housing Leeds ref: 41520    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Property and Contracts approves a payment strategy between Mears and Housing Leeds for outstanding Gainshare payment from 2010/11 and demobilisation costs.

Lead officer: Steve Hunt


28/08/2014 - Approval of a Care Plan over £100k ref: 41519    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Services

Decision published: 28/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Adult Social 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 £748,805.

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: Maxine Naismith


26/08/2014 - Priesthorpe School, Rockwood Road to Priesthorpe Lane, Calverley Definitive Map Modification Order Application ref: 41516    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 26/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

To decline to make a Definitive Map Modification Order as there was evidence of challenge and interruption within the relevant twnety year period. It was considered that a public right of way could not be reasonably alleged to subsist

Wards affected: Calverley and Farsley;

Lead officer: Helen Burrough


26/08/2014 - Definitive Map Modification Order Application Richardshaw Road ref: 41515    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 26/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

To decline to make a Definitive Map Modification Order to record a footpath as there is evidence of challenge to use of the claimed footpath and variations in the route used

Wards affected: Calverley and Farsley;

Lead officer: Claire Tregembo


26/08/2014 - Definitive Map Modification Order Grangefield Road ref: 41514    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 26/08/2014

Effective from: 26/08/2014

Decision:

To make a Definitive Map Modification Order to record a public footpath as documentary evidence shows a fooptath exists

Wards affected: Bramley and Stanningley; Calverley and Farsley;

Lead officer: Claire Tregembo


02/09/2014 - Diversion of a footpath and bridleway at Thorpe Park for Surgical Innovations Site ref: 41513    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 26/08/2014

Effective from: 02/09/2014

Decision:

To make and advertise a Public Path Diversion Order for a Footpath and Bridleway at Thorpe Park under the Town and Country Planning Act

Wards affected: Temple Newsam;

Lead officer: Claire Tregembo


03/09/2014 - Ratification of Decision to Extend the Contract for the Supply of Frozen Foods reference LCC5225 (“the Contract”) from 5 August 2014 until 4 January 2015 ref: 41512    For Determination

 

 

Report to ratify the implementation of the decision to extend the Contract for the supply of Frozen foods with JJ Foodservice Ltd, from 6th August 2014 to 4th January 2015.

 

The Chief Officer CEL, approved the request to ratify the implementation of the decision to extend the Contract for the supply of Frozen foods with JJ Foodservice Ltd, from 6th August 2014 to 4th January 2015.

 

So that the risks to the Council associated with not taking this decision appropriately before implementation are minimised and to ensure that clarity and certainty can be obtained as soon as possible, it is considered impracticable to defer the taking of this key decision until such time as it has been included on the List of Forthcoming Key Decisions for a period of 28 calendar days.

 

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 26/08/2014

Effective from: 03/09/2014

Decision:

The Chief Officer CEL, approved the request to ratify the implementation of the decision to extend the Contract for the supply of Frozen foods with JJ Foodservice Ltd, from 6th August 2014 to 4th January 2015.

The Chief Officer, CEL approved the General Exception under 2.5 of the Executive and Decision Making Procedure rules applies and this decision is exempt this decision from publication for 28 calendar days and that the urgency is such that this decision is exempt from Call-in as per 5.1.3 of the Executive and Decision Making Procedure Rules.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Julie Hatton


03/09/2014 - Independent support work for disabled children and young people: Framework contract re-tender permission to procure ref: 41517    

The contract value of the ISW framework is £2 million.

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 26/08/2014

Effective from: 11/09/2014

Decision:

The Director of Children’s Services agreed to approve the re-tendering of the independent support work framework contract. This would add additional providers from 1st January 2015 until the contract expires in December 2017.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Catherine Henderson


22/08/2014 - Street Café Licensing in Leeds City Centre – Town Hall Tavern, 17 Westgate, Leeds, LS1 2RA ref: 41511    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy:

i) noted the contents of the report; and

ii) approved the application from Town Hall Tavern, for a licence to operate a street café on the highway at 17 Westgate, Leeds, LS1 2RA,as shown on the attached numbered drawing 651-02, to expire on the 31 March 2015 and that future licences be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory operation, and with approval from The Chief Officer Highways and Transportation.

Wards affected: City and Hunslet;

Lead officer: Andrew Smith


22/08/2014 - Ivesons, Weetwood – 20mph Zone ref: 41510    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy:
i) authorised the detailed design and subsequent implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Ivesons area of Weetwood, specifically roads contained within the boundary of Otley Old Road, Ring Road West Park A6120, Iveson Drive and Hospital Lane;

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

i) Requested the City Solicitor to:
a) advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Ivesons area of Weetwood, as shown on drawing TMW/32/1989/CON and, if no valid objections are received, so make, seal and implement the Order as advertised;
b) advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a formal restriction, subject to consultation with the individual schools, on the existing school keep clear markings outside Ireland Wood Primary School, on Iveson Rise and Iveson Drive as shown on drawing TMW/32/1989/1 and, if no valid objections are received, so make, seal and implement the Order as advertised; and
c) advertise a notice under Section 90c of the Highways Act 1980 to provide traffic calming measures as shown on the drawing TMW/32/1989/1.

Wards affected: Weetwood;

Lead officer: Jenny Musgrave


22/08/2014 - Proposed Traffic Regulation Order: Resident Permit Parking – Manor Gate, Horsforth ref: 41509    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy:
i) noted and approved the contents of this report;

ii) approved the proposal to introduce a Resident Permit Zone as shown on drawing number TMW-18-1223-1;

iii) instructed the City Solicitor to advertise the draft Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) as outlined in 3.1.1 and, if no valid objections are received, to request that the City Solicitor make, seal and implement the Order as advertised.

Wards affected: Horsforth;

Lead officer: Jenny Musgrave


22/08/2014 - Featherbank Primary School, Horsforth – 20mph Zone ref: 41508    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy:
i) authorised the detailed design and subsequent implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20mph zone in the Featherbank area of Horsforth, specifically roads contained within the boundary of Broadway and New Road Side, and Featherbank Lane and Rose Terrace (inclusive);

ii) gave authority to incur expenditure of £18,000, which comprises of £12,000 works costs, £4,000 staff fee costs and £2,000 legal fee costs, all to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme;

iii) instructed the City Solicitor to:
a) advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Featherbank area of Horsforth, as shown on drawing TMW/18/1984/CON and, if no valid objections are received to make, seal and implement the Order as advertised; and

b) advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a formal restriction, subject to consultation with the individual schools, on the existing school keep clear markings outside Featherbank Primary School as shown on drawing TMW/18/1984/1 and, if no valid objections are received to make, seal and implement the Order as advertised.

Wards affected: Horsforth;

Lead officer: Jenny Musgrave


22/08/2014 - Westerton & Black Gates Primary Schools West Ardsley - 20mph scheme ref: 41507    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy
i) authorised the detailed design and subsequent implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone in West Ardsley;

ii) requested the City Solicitor to:
a) Advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in West Ardsley, as shown on drawing number TMW-3-2-604-5;

b) Advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a formal restriction, subject to consultation with the individual schools, on the existing school keep clear markings outside Westerton and Black Gates Primary Schools as shown on drawing number TMW-3-2-604-5 and, if no valid objections are received make, seal and implement the Order as advertised; and

c) Advertise a notice under Section 90c of the Highways Act 1980 to provide traffic calming measures as shown on the drawing number TMW-3-2-604-5.

iii) Give authority to incur expenditure of £26,000, which comprises of £18,000 works costs, £6,000 Staff fees and £2,000 legal fees, all to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme.

Wards affected: Ardsley and Robin Hood; Morley South;

Lead officer: Michael De-Lucchi


22/08/2014 - Thorpe Primary School 20mph Zone ref: 41506    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy:
i) authorised the detailed design and subsequent implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone in Thorpe;

ii) requested the City Solicitor to:
a) advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in Thorpe, as shown on drawing number TMW-3-2-605-4;
b) advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a formal restriction, subject to consultation with the individual schools, on the existing school keep clear markings outside Thorpe Primary School all as shown on drawing number TMW-3-2-605-4 and, if no valid objections are received to make, seal and implement the Order as advertised; and
c) advertise a notice under Section 90c of the Highways Act 1980 to provide traffic calming measures as shown on the drawing number TMW-3-2-605-4.

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: Ardsley and Robin Hood;

Lead officer: Michael De-Lucchi


22/08/2014 - Rothwell 2 – (Haigh Road Primary School) 20mph zone ref: 41505    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy:
i) authorised the detailed design and subsequent implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Haigh Road, specifically roads contained on the north side of Wood Lane to Knightscroft Avenue and then Haigh Road itself until Williams Avenue as shown on drawing TM-E/29.2/02.03;

ii) requested the City Solicitor to:
a) advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Haigh Road area of Rothwell, as shown on drawing TM-E/29.2/02.03; and
b) advertised a draft Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a formal restriction, subject to consultation with Haigh Road Primary School, on the existing school keep clear markings outside its frontage as shown on TM-E/29.2/02.03 and, if no valid objections are received to make, seal and implement the Order 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: Rothwell;

Lead officer: Roger Cann


22/08/2014 - Woodkirk, Morley South - 20mph scheme ref: 41503    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy:
i) authorised the detailed design and subsequent implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Woodkirk area of Morley, specifically part of Rein Road, and the whole of Rein Gardens, Rein Mews, Woodkirk Avenue and Woodkirk Grove
ii) requested the City Solicitor to:
a) advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Woodkirk are of Morley, as shown on drawing TMW/26/1981/1;
b) advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a formal restriction, subject to consultation with the individual schools, on the existing school keep clear markings outside of The Morley Academy as shown on drawing TMW/26/1981/1, and, subject to consultation and detailed design, a waiting restriction on one side of Rein Road and, if no valid objections are received, make, seal and implement the Order 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: Morley South;

Lead officer: Craig Williams


22/08/2014 - Colton Lane, Colton – Objections received to the advertised 20mph Speed Limit Order. ref: 41502    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

Acting Head of Transport Policy:
i) considered the objections to the advertised Leeds City Council (Speed Limit) (No.1) Order 2014 in Colton (as shown on the attached drawing TM-E-31-2_4-7), the officers comments provided to the representations);

ii) overruled the objections and give authority to implement the scheme as advertised; and

iii) instructed the City Solicitor to make, seal and implement the Leeds City Council Speed Limit) (No.1) Order 2014 as advertised and inform the objectors accordingly of the Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation’s) decision

Wards affected: Temple Newsam;

Lead officer: Bobby Virdi


22/08/2014 - Pudsey Tyresal Primary School – 20 mph Zone ref: 41501    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy
i) authorised the detailed design and subsequent implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Tyresal estate of Pudsey, specifically roads either side of Tyresal Road;

ii) requested the City Solicitor to advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Tyresal area of Pudsey, as shown on drawing TMW-28-1986-01 i) and, if no valid objections are received to make; seal and implement the Order as advertised; and

iii) gave authority to incur expenditure of £18,000, being £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: Pudsey;

Lead officer: James Chadwick


22/08/2014 - South Parade Headingley - Point Closure ref: 41500    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Acting Head of Transport Policy:
i) approved, subject to public consultation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to relocate a point closure on South Parade in Headingley, as shown on the attached drawing number TMW/17/1994/1 at an estimated cost of £23,900; and
ii) instructed the City Solicitor to advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order to remove and relocate a point closure as shown as shown on drawing number TMW/17/1994/1, and, subject to no valid objections being received, to make, seal and implement the Order as advertised.

Wards affected: Headingley;

Lead officer: Craig Williams


02/09/2014 - Changing The Workplace – Resources move to Civic Hall and a Touchdown Office ref: 41504    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 22/08/2014

Effective from: 02/09/2014

Decision:

The Deputy Chief Executive is requested to authorise expenditure of £394,200 in order to effect:
• the refurbishment of Civic Hall 3rd Floor West (southside);
• minimal reconfiguration of Civic Hall 3rd West (northside);
• refurbishment of Civic Hall 4th Floor West (southside);
• refurbishment and creation of office/touchdown area on Civic Hall Ground Floor
to accommodate the relocation of approximately 196 HR and Finance staff from Merrion House in accordance with New Ways of Working and also taking 46 HR Staff through New Ways of Working already based in Civic Hall.

Lead officer: Patricia Davey


21/08/2014 - Improvement and Development of Tropical World Visitor Services at the Arnold and Marjorie Ziff Tropical World in Roundhay Park Capital Scheme Number: 16504 / PH2 ref: 41499    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 21/08/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Chief Executive is requested to:

1. Approve the injection of an additional £95k, funded from prudential borrowing, into capital scheme 16504 PH2 to support the conservatory and toilet block refurbishments.

The Chief Officer Parks and Countryside is requested to:

2. Approve additional authority to spend of £95k on capital scheme 16504 PH2 for the conservatory and toilet block refurbishments, which will bring the total ATS to £710k.

Wards affected: Roundhay;

Lead officer: Tony Stringwell


01/09/2014 - Report to seek approval to bring in-house the Supported Lodgings and Adopted Supported Lodging Services provided by Barnardo's (this includes a small befriending service to care leavers) ref: 41498    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 21/08/2014

Effective from: 01/09/2014

Decision:

The Director of Children's Services agreed to give approval for:
* three months notice to be issued to Barnardo's and for the Supported Lodgings scheme and Adoption Supported Lodgings scheme to be brought in-house. Payments will be increased to these providers to bring them in line with staying put level 1 foster carers. Detail of this change will be finalised before the service comes in-house on 1st December 2014.
* a process to be undertaken to TUPE transfer staff involved in the delivery of these services from employment of Barnardo's to Leeds City Council as appropriate based on relevant legal and HR advice.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sarah Johal


29/08/2014 - West Yorkshire Supply of Pre-cast Concrete Kerbs and Flags Contract ref: 41497    

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 20/08/2014

Effective from: 06/09/2014

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highway and Transportation) approved to tender the West Yorkshire Supply of Precast Concrete Kerbs & Flags Contract 2014 / 2016.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Wynne Floyd


26/08/2014 - Procurement of a Managed Stores for Construction Services ref: 41489    

Procurement of a Managed Stores for Construction Services

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 15/08/2014

Effective from: 03/09/2014

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agrees to sign a Framework Agreement with Procure Plus (and its associated licence) to enable Wolseley Integrated Services (part of Wolseley PLC) to be the materials provider for Construction Services from 1 April 2015 for a 4 year term, until 31 March 2019.

Appendix 1 and 2  to this report has been marked as confidential under Access to Information Procedure Rules 10.4 (3) on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) which, if disclosed to the public, would, or would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of that person or of the Council.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simeon Perry


26/08/2014 - Housing Leeds Property and Contracts Restructure 2014 ref: 41492    

The Director of Environment and Housing approved Phase 2 of the Housing Leeds Property and Contracts Restructure.

Appendix L  to this report has been marked as confidential under Access to Information Procedure Rules 10.4 (3) on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) which, if disclosed to the public, would, or would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of that person or of the Council.

 

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 15/08/2014

Effective from: 03/09/2014

Decision:

Phase 2 Housing Leeds Property and Contracts Restructure

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Steve Hunt


26/08/2014 - Extension of the Council wide Frozen Food Contract to 4 January 2015 to JJ Foodservice Ltd ref: 41474    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 13/08/2014

Effective from: 26/08/2014

Decision:

The Chief Officer approved the extension of a council wide contracts for the supply and delivery of frozen foods to JJ Foodservice until 4 January 2015.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gillian Banks