Decisions

The Director of Adult Social Services approved the recommendation to:

• Award a contract to Volition (as the lead of the consortium) for the delivery of the third sector Health and Social Care Forum service, at a total value £656,957.85, commencing on 1st April 2016 for a period of three years.

• Note that the officers responsible for implementing the decision will be the commissioning manager and the Head of Service for Commissioning.

The Chief Planning Officer has approved the City Council’s response to the Pre-Submission Draft Clifford Neighbourhood Plan.

The Chief Planning Officer has approved the City Council’s response to the Pre-Submission Draft Collingham Neighbourhood Plan.

The Area Head of Targeted Services (ENE) agreed to publish the attached record of decisions made in November 2015.

The Director of Adult Social Services approved a new contract with Advanced Health & Care for their StaffPlan system should be awarded for a final 12 months at a cost of £14,166.75 from Dec 15th 2015 to December 14th 2016.
Once a new contract has been awarded work should commence on reviewing the long term rostering requirements of the different business areas currently using the StaffPlan product with a view to formally capturing the business requirements and commencing the tendering exercise for a new system in 2016.
The decision will be implemented with immediate effect as the contract will start on December 15th 2015.
The ICT Senior Business Manager is the officer responsible for implementation.

The Chief Officer, Children's social Work Service agreed the recommendation of a report relating tot he placement of a child/young person. The individual costs of the place are £244,660.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a vulnerable child or young person of the city and the actions being taken to enable that person to live in a safe environment.

The Chief Officer, Children's Social Work Service agreed the recmmendation of a report relating to the placement of a child/young person. The individual costs of the place are £221,780.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a vulnerable child or young person of the city and the actions being taken to enable that person to live in a safe environment.

The Chief Officer, Children's Social Work Service agreed the recommendation of a report relating to the placement of a child/young person. The individual costs of the place are £176,800.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a vulnerable child or young person of the city and the actions being taken to enable that person to live in a safe environment.

The Chief Officer Civic Enterprise Leeds approved the award of a contract to Brake Brothers for the supply of light catering equipment to Leeds City Council for a period of two years commencing 11th January 2016

The Chief Officer, Children's Social Work Service agreed the recommendation of a report relating to the placement of a child/young person. The individual costs of the place are £223,600.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a vulnerable child or young person of the city and the actions being taken to enable that person to live in a safe environment.

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) noted and approve the contents of this report

ii) authorised the charges increase under the development agreement between the Council QHD and Caddick; and

iii) instructed the City Solicitor to vary the charges to the Quarry Hill Car Park by notice under section 35C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to those listed in paragraph 3.3.

The Chief Officer, Children's Social Work Service agreed the recommendation of a report relating to the placement of a child/young person. The individual costs fo the place are £244,460.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a vulnerable child or young person of the city and the actions being taken to enable that person to live in a safe environment.

The Chief Officer, Access & Care Delivery 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 £125, 902 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.

The Chief Officer of Highways and Transportation:

i) noted and approved the contents of this report ; and

ii) instructed the City Solicitor to advertise a draft amendment Order to the Leeds City Council (Off-Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2010 to incorporate the car parks at Littlemoor Primary School and Rawdon Libarary as off –street car parks Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm 4 hours no return within 4 hours as shown on drawing No. TM-15-2090-PPO and if novalid objections are received to make and seal the Order as advertised.

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) is requested to:

i) Grant consent for the proposed works as required under Schedule 2 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 which transfers approvals for works affecting an ordinary watercourse from the Environment Agency to the Lead Local Authority (LCC).

ii) Approve the following conditions, which will be included with any consent:

a) The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings: FRM/10127/ CON/005 & 006 - General Arrangements, Sheets 1 & 2 of 2. FRM/10127/ CON/010 & 011- Proposed Silt Trap Details, Sheets 1 & 2 of 2. FRM/10127/ CON/012 – Gravel Filter Drainage Details. Any amendments to the approved drawings will be subject to approval by Council’s Flood Risk Management (FRM) section;
b) The works shall not commence until a construction method statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by FRM.
c) The works shall not be carried out until the further Bat and Reptile Survey suggested by the Mouchel Ecology Phase one survey has been carried out and all precautions or necessary provisions recommended by both the phase one and the additional survey have been implemented or undertaken to the satisfaction of the council/ Natural Environment team.
d) The works shall be commenced within 3 years of the date of the approval. Should the works not be commenced within this time frame, the current approval will be deemed to have lapsed.
e) The applicant shall provide 7 days notice to FRM of their intention to commence the works; and
f) Final, as-built, drawings shall be submitted to FRM on completion of the works.

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) noted the Minor S278 highway works as outlined in Section 3.2.2 and indicated on drawing reference: 1699-03-201-H and the aspiration to implement a calmed space scheme;
ii) gave authority to negotiate the terms of and enter into a minor agreement with the developer under the provisions of Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980, whereby the works associated with the development are carried out by the Developer, and design checked and works inspected by the Council;
iii) gave authority to allow the works as set out in Section 3.2.2 to be implemented under LCC supervision;
iv) approved an injection of £40,000 into the City Development Department Capital Programme comprising £30,000 staff fees to check and inspect the highway works, and £10,000 to prepare, advertise, make and seal the TRO, all to be fully funded by the developer;
v) gave authority to incur expenditure of £30,000 Highways staff costs and £10,000 legal costs, all to be fully rechargeable to the developer from a Section 278 agreement;
vi) instructed the City Solicitor to draft and advertise the necessary TRO (Traffic Regulation Order), as indicated on drawing no. 1699-03-201-H, and if no valid objections are received to make, seal and implement the Order as advertised; and
vii) noted and approve the changes to the adopted highway boundary proposed as part of the Development. Road closures will be dealt with under The Traffic Management Act 2004, the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The highway adoption will be dealt with under the S278 Agreement and street registry will be informed of the new highway boundary.

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):
i) approved the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce highway works associated with the Stonebridge Housing development at the former Springfield Iron Works site on Bagley Lane, Farsley as shown on drawing number TM-08-2413-12-01;

ii) Injected £21,500 into the Capital Programme funded from a Section 106 private developer receipt;

iii) Gave authority to incur expenditure of £21,500, which comprises of £17,200 works costs, £4,300 staff fees and legal fees, fully funded from a Section 106 private developer receipt;

iv) Requested the City Solicitor to:
Give authority to advertise a 90c Notice for the implementation of road humps as required under the Highways Act 1980;

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) noted the contents of this report;

ii) approved the detailed design and implementation of a package of traffic management measures on Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates between the A6120 Station Road and Church Lane, as shown on attached Drawing No TME/11/1/124/1B, at a total cost of £120,000;

iii) gave authority to incur expenditure of £120,000, comprising £97,000 works costs, £18,000 staff fee costs and £5,000 legal fee costs, all to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme;

iv) gave authority to advertise and introduce a Traffic Regulation Order to introduce waiting restrictions on Austhorpe Road and surrounding areas and one-way working on sections of Tranquility, Tranquility Walk and Church Lane as shown on Drawing Nos TME/11/1/124/1C and to advertise a notice under the provisions of Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and 90c of the Highways Act 1980; and

i) Authorised the City Solicitor to advertise notices under the provisions of Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Section 90c of the Highways Act 1980 and advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order and a draft Movement Order and if no valid objections are received, to make, seal and implement the Orders as advertised.

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) Approved the implementation of the proposed schemes to reduce flood risk across SE Leeds, at a cost of £158,000;
ii) Approved the injection of £8,000 into the capital programme, being an additional contribution from the Yorkshire Water Authority; and
iii) Gave authority to incur capital expenditure of £158,000 on progressing and implementing the proposed schemes in 2015/16, funded from LCC Capital resources £150,000 and a contribution from the Yorkshire Water Authority £8,000.

The Chief Officer for Culture and Sport approves:

• The awarding of the contract for the supply of cold drinks and snacks to Palmer and Harvey.

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) approved the design and implementation of ‘No Stopping’ (8am - 5pm Mon to Fri) restriction on the School Keep Clear markings on Frances Street, outside Westroyd Primary school and on New Street (between Newlands and The Boulevard) in Farsley. Details are shown on drawing no: TM-8-2322-12-03.

ii) approved the design and implementation of a Speed Table at the location of New Street, junction with Newlands and Clara Street, Farsley. Details are indicated on the attached drawing TM-8-2322-12-03, at a commulative cost of £22,000.

iii) gave authority to display a Notice under the provision of Section 90c of the Highways Act 1980, to inform members of the public of traffic calming measures in the form of a Speed Table on New Street, junction with Newlands and Clara Street, Farsley as indicated on the attached drawing no: TM-8-2322-12-03.

iv) requested the City Solicitor to:

a) Advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order to introduce ‘No Stopping’ (8am - 5pm Mon to Fri) restrictions on the School Keep Clear markings on Frances Street outside Westroyd Primary school and on New street (between Newlands and The Boulevard), Farsley and if no valid objections are received, to request that the City Solicitor make, seal and implement the order as advertised. Details are as shown on drawing no: TM-8-2322-12-03.

b) Advertise a notice under Section 90C of the Highways Act 1980 to provide traffic calming measures, in the form of a speed table on New Street, at its junction with Newlands and Clara Street, Farsley.

The Head of Transportation:
i) noted the contents of this report;
ii) considered and over-rule the objection to Leeds City Council (Traffic Regulation) (Waiting Restrictions) (No.W08) Order 2015;
iii) instructed the City Solicitor to make, seal and implement Leeds City Council (Traffic Regulation) (Waiting Restrictions) (No.W08) Order 2015, and to include the new proposals advertised within its schedules; and
iv) instructed the City Solicitor to write to the objector informing him of the Chief Officer’s (Highways and Transportation) decision.

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) :
i) Authorised, subject to public consultation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce a road safety scheme on Middleton Park Avenue, Middleton, as shown on drawing number TM/23/2389/HB

ii) Requested the City Solicitor to give authority to advertise a 90c Notice for the implementation of the raised junction plateaux as required under the Highways Act 1980

iii) Gave authority to incur expenditure of £97,000, which comprises of £81,000 works costs, £15,000 Staff fees and £1,000 legal fees, all to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme.

The Director of Adult Social Services approved the recommendation to waive Contract Procedure Rules (CPR’s) 9.1 and 9.2 using the authority set out in CPR 1.3 to enter into new contract with Housing 21 to provide a Carers Emergency Planning Scheme for a period of 10 months from 1st January 2016. The contract value is £112,500.

The Director of Adult Social Services is requested to note:

• A review of Emergency Planning for carers will be undertaken alongside a wider review of respite and short break provision

• Consultation and engagement with relevant stakeholders will be planned as part of the proposed review

• Ian Brooke-Mawson, (Joint Carers Commissioning Manager across the Local Authority and CCG’s) will be responsible for coordinating the review and subsequent commissioning activity.

The Director of Environment and Housing agrees the amendment to the Housing Leeds policy on keeping pets in council houses in relation to Index Exempt Dogs

The Chief Officer Environmental Action approves the waiver of CPR 8.1 and 8.2 for the supply and maintenance of 17 smart litter bins from Big Belly Bins.

Appendix 1 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.

The Director of Environments & Housing, under delegated powers, agreed to publish the attached record of decisions made in June, July, August & September 2015.

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to the purchase of 1 long term empty former RTB property and completion of refurbishment works in order to let as council housing

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to the purchase of 1 long term empty former RTB property and completion of refurbishment works in order to let as council housing.

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed that Leeds City Council continues with the Homefinder scheme for a further 12 month period at a cost of £2160 after which a further review will determine our future involvement.

The Director of Environment and Housing approved the tender award for the purchase of up to 45 electric vans and electric MPV’s to Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd as per tenders (YORE- A26L-CEHT43 and YORE- A26J-V2ZRXO)

The Director of Environment and Housing approved the introduction of a new financial incentive scheme to promote tenant mobility and increase the number of transfer moves secured through mutual exchanges by LCC tenants