Decisions

Details of officer decisions relating to planning applications.

Decisions published

05/11/2014 - Extension of the Refuge Service delivered by the Stonham Division of Home Group Ltd ref: 41769    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 05/11/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing approved the extension of 12 months to the existing contract with Home Group Ltd for the Refuge Service with effect from 1st December 2014 up to a value of £234,351.

Lead officer: Alison Ferguson


05/11/2014 - Changing the Workplace- Proposed Refurbishment and Fit Out of Enterprise House ref: 41768    For Determination

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 05/11/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

Give Authority to Spend of £1,390,992 in order to effect the refurbishment of Enterprise House and the relocation of 171 Adults Social Care staff to these new offices in accordance with New Ways of Working.

Lead officer: Jennifer Cooper


13/11/2014 - Extension of the Leeds Women's Aid consortium Integrated Outreach, Resettlement and Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service ref: 41770    

Request approval under Contract Procedure Rules 21.1 to enter into the twelve month extension period to the existing contract with Leeds Womens Aid consortium comprising LWA, Halt, Behind Closed Doors to deliver the Integrated Outreach, Resettlement and Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service.

 

This is a key decision as expenditure is over £250,000.

 

It is recommended that the contract extension be applied to ensure continuity of service provision for existing and new clients while a review of domestic violence and abuse services is undertaken.

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 05/11/2014

Effective from: 21/11/2014

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing approved the extension of 12 months

to the existing contract with Leeds Women’s Aid for the Integrated Outreach, Resettlement and Independent Domestic Advisory Service with effect from 1st December 2014.

 

The Director of Environment and Housing approved additional funding of £51,325 for the the Integrated Outreach, Resettlement and Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service, bringing the total annual value of the contract to £564,574.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Alison Ferguson


04/11/2014 - Provision of distribution services for Waste Mailings ref: 41767    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 04/11/2014

Effective from: 04/11/2014

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Susan Upton


03/11/2014 - Tropical World energy efficiency scheme ref: 41766    Recommendations Approved

The Director of Environment and Housing is asked to;

 

Note that the original approval to inject money into the capital programme granted by Executive Board in July 2012 will remain in place as a ‘parent’ scheme, with subsequent schemes being brought forward as sub-schemes on an individual business case basis, for which separate approvals will be sought.

 

Authorise spend of £434,254 on the delivery of the energy saving improvements to Tropical World described in this report, to be made up of:

 

  • £342,040 of prudentially borrowed money;
  • £55,937 from CPM capital maintenance scheme (subject to recommendation 10 below); and
  • £36,277 from a Salix loan.

 

Note that another DCR has been prepared by CPM for consideration by Civic Enterprise Leeds (CEL), which links to this overall scheme and contributes £55,937 to this scheme.

 

Delegate authority for the Chief Officer of Parks & Countryside to sign a loan agreement to allow part of the funding (£41,719) to be provided by the council’s Salix Energy Recycling Scheme (SERS).

 

Waive contract procedure rules (CPRs) 8 and 9 (in accordance with CPR27) in order to award contracts without competition to the contractors who will be used to deliver the scheme as listed below and any other contractors which in the opinion of the Chief Officer of Parks and Countryside are required to deliver the scheme:

 

·  Sayes

·  Synergise

·  RIM

·  Matrix

·  Redding Associates

 

Authorise the immediate issue of purchase orders for the biomass boiler and air handling units (total cost of £106,550) in order to maintain the programme for delivery of the scheme.

 

 

 

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 03/11/2014

Effective from: 03/11/2014

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to;

 

Note that the original approval to inject money into the capital programme granted by Executive Board in July 2012 will remain in place as a ‘parent’ scheme, with subsequent schemes being brought forward as sub-schemes on an individual business case basis, for which separate approvals will be sought.

 

Authorise spend of £434,254 on the delivery of the energy saving improvements to Tropical World described in this report, to be made up of:

 

  • £342,040 of prudentially borrowed money;
  • £55,937 from CPM capital maintenance scheme (subject to recommendation 10 below); and
  • £36,277 from a Salix loan.

 

Note that another DCR has been prepared by CPM for consideration by Civic Enterprise Leeds (CEL), which links to this overall scheme and contributes £55,937 to this scheme.

 

Delegate authority for the Chief Officer of Parks & Countryside to sign a loan agreement to allow part of the funding (£41,719) to be provided by the council’s Salix Energy Recycling Scheme (SERS).

 

Waive contract procedure rules (CPRs) 8 and 9 (in accordance with CPR27) in order to award contracts without competition to the contractors who will be used to deliver the scheme as listed below and any other contractors which in the opinion of the Chief Officer of Parks and Countryside are required to deliver the scheme:

 

·  Sayes

·  Synergise

·  RIM

·  Matrix

·  Redding Associates

 

Authorise the immediate issue of purchase orders for the biomass boiler and air handling units (total cost of £106,550) in order to maintain the programme for delivery of the scheme.

 

Wards affected: Roundhay;

Lead officer: Tony Stringwell


31/10/2014 - Restructure of the Environmental Health Service ref: 41765    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 31/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing approved changes to the structure of the Environmental Health Service

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew Mason


31/10/2014 - 2014/ 2015 20mph schemes – Coppice Wood, Otley and Yeadon / Guiseley and Rawdon ref: 41764    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 31/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) authorised, subject to public consultation and the WBI funding confirmation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph zone, including traffic calming features on Coppice Wood Avenue, in the Coppice Wood area of Otley and Yeadon / Guiseley and Rawdon.

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

iii) Instructed the City Solicitor to:
a) advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph zone in the Coppice Wood area of Otley and Yeadon / Guiseley and Rawdon, as shown on drawing TMW/27/1952/HB;

b) advertise a draft Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a formal restriction, subject to consultation with the individual school, on the existing school keep clear markings outside of Queensway Primary School as shown on drawing TMW/27/1952/HB and, if no valid objections are received to make and seal the orders and implement the traffic calming proposals as advertised .

Wards affected: Guiseley and Rawdon; Otley and Yeadon;

Lead officer: Craig Williams


31/10/2014 - Phase 3 of MOVA signal control to reduce junction delays Capital Scheme Number : 16285 / 000 / 000 ref: 41763    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 31/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) noted the contents of this report;
ii) approved the proposals at the total cost of £216,000; and
iii) gave authority to incur expenditure of £202,000 works costs and £14,000 staff costs, to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Andrew Bradley


30/10/2014 - Minor S278 Highways works – for a KFC drive-thru restaurant, on the Cardigan Fields Leisure Site, Off Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds Capital Scheme Number : 32103 ref: 41762    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 30/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) noted the highway works as outlined in Section 3.1 and indicated on drawing reference: T198E-9000 Rev D;

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 at the full cost of the developer, and the design checked and construction inspected by the Council (with the power to intervene if necessary);

iii) gave authority to implement the works as set out in Section 3.1;

iv) approved an injection of £16,000 into the City Development Department Capital Programme comprising £10,000 staff fees to check and inspect the highway works, and £6,000 to prepare, advertise, make and seal the TRO, all to be fully funded by the developer;

v) gave authority to incur expenditure of £10,000 staff costs and £6,000 legal costs, all to be fully rechargeable to the developer from a Section 278 agreement;

vi) instructed the City Solicitor to draft and advertise two TROS (Traffic Regulation Orders) for the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time and loading restrictions and the prohibition of motor vehicles (no left turn) except for cycles restriction as indicated on drawing no. T198E-9000 Rev D and if no valid objections are received to make, seal and implement the Orders as advertised; and

vii) gave authority to increase the adopted highway boundary area to that shown on drawing ref. T198E-9000 Rev D.

Wards affected: Kirkstall;

Lead officer: Richard Webster


30/10/2014 - Minor S278 Highways works – for a Housing Development, EASEL Phase 4 Site, Thorn Walk, Gipton, Leeds Capital Scheme Number : 32206 ref: 41761    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 30/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) noted the highway works as outlined in Section 3.1 and indicated on drawing reference: E06/4165/043C;
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 at the full cost of the developer, and the design checked and construction inspected by the Council (with the power to intervene if necessary);
iii) gave authority to implement the works as set out in Section 3.1;
iv) approved an injection of £16,000 into the City Development Department Capital Programme comprising £10,000 staff fees to check and inspect the highway works, and £6,000 to prepare, advertise, make and seal the TRO, all to be fully funded by the developer;
v) gave authority to incur expenditure of £10,000 staff costs and £6,000 legal costs, all to be fully rechargeable to the developer from a Section 278 agreement;
vi) instructed the City Solicitor to draft and advertise two Traffic Regulation Orders for No Waiting at Any Time and a Prohibition of Motor Vehicles restriction, and a 20MPH Speed Limit Order all as indicated on drawing no. E06/4165/043C and if no valid objections are received to make, seal and implement the Orders as advertised; and advertise a notice under Section 90c of the Highways Act 1980 to provide traffic calming measures as shown on the drawing nnumber. E06/4165/043C and if no valid objections are received, to introduce the traffic calming measures as advertisedgave authority to increase the adopted highway boundary area to that shown on drawing ref. E06/4165/043C and for this area to be fully recorded in the Council’s adopted highway registry.

Wards affected: Gipton and Harehills;

Lead officer: Richard Webster


30/10/2014 - Approval to spend money on Automatic Traffic Counting Equipment Capital Scheme Number: 32183 ref: 41760    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 30/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):

i) gave authority to incur expenditure of £38,000, funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme;
ii) approved the utilisation of the Loop Cutting Contract for works covered in the framework contract; and
iii) approved the invitation of quotations for the remaining works in accordance with CPR 7.1 Low Value Procurement

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Paul Foster


07/11/2014 - Highways Term Contract - Approval to Tender ref: 41759    

 

Approval to tender the Highways Term Contract

 

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 30/10/2014

Effective from: 15/11/2014

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) approved the request to tender the Highways Term Contract 2015 for a period of two years extendable for a further two years.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Wynne Floyd


30/10/2014 - St. Chad's C of E Primary School, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5QR ref: 41758    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 30/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Diretor of City Development has given approvel to the disposal of St. Chad's C of E Primary School playing field to Abbey Academies Trust enabling it to run the school as an academy school on a 125 year lease at nil consideration in line with legislation and on the terms outlined within this report.

Wards affected: Weetwood;

Lead officer: Darren Wilding


07/11/2014 - Watercourse Maintenance Contract - Approval to Tender ref: 41757    

Approval to tender the Watercourse Maintenance Contract.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 30/10/2014

Effective from: 15/11/2014

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) approved the request to tender the Watercourse Maintenance Contract 2015, with an initial contract period of two years, extendable for a further two years.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Anne Sweeting


29/10/2014 - Tender Acceptance Report, Basic Need - Asquith Primary School Capital Scheme Number: 16585/ASQ/000 ref: 41755    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 29/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Children's Services agreed to:
- approve the request to award the contract in the sum of £2,637,334.35 to Infrastructure Managers Ltd the SPV to construct a modular building for the Basic Need new build expansion of Asquith Primary School.
- authorise the signature of the deed of variation of the Project Agreement required to implement the scheme.
- autohrise the signature of the independent certifiers' deed of appointment and collateral warranties with the main building contractor, architect, landscape architect, employers agent, mechanical and electrical engineer and structural engineer.
- authorise the signature of all other documentation that is required to deliver the project in the opinion of the Programme Manager Built Environment.

Wards affected: Morley North;

Lead officer: Jill Gough


29/10/2014 - S106 Green Space Improvements to Beckett Park, Weetwood. ref: 41754    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 29/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

That the Head of Forward Planning and Implementation approved:
• Approved the expenditure of £58,333.53 S106 green space monies on improvements to Beckett Park, Weetwood.

Wards affected: Weetwood;

Lead officer: Gareth Read


29/10/2014 - Housing Act 1985 Proposed Compulsory Purchase Order 11 NOWELL PLACE HAREHILLS LEEDS LS9 6HT ref: 41752    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 29/10/2014

Effective from: 29/10/2014

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to

1.  Instruct officers to instigate Compulsory Purchase Order action under the provisions of Part II and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 against the premises known as 11 Nowell Place, Harehills, Leeds LS9 6HT.

 

2.  Subject to the confirmation of the order. The property will be disposed of in line with the previously agreed disposal mechanism for properties obtained through Compulsory Purchase (Appendix 6).

 

3.  Authorise the allocation of funds from the Leeds Neighbourhood Funds to meet any claims by the title holder of the property that may arise subsequently.

 

4.  Authorise the City Solicitor to prepare a Compulsory Purchase Order under the provisions of Part II and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985, and that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed thereto and to the Order Map and that the City Solicitor, be further authorised to make application to the Department of Communities and Local Government for confirmation of the Order.

 

This report, at Appendix 1, contains confidential information under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) in that it contains information relating to the financial affairs of individual(s).  It is considered in these circumstances that the public interest in maintaining the exemption from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. 

 

Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill;

Lead officer: Mark Ireland


28/10/2014 - Land at Cromwell Street and Naseby View, Burmantofts, LS9 ref: 41750    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 28/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing has declared land surplus at Cromwell Street and Naseby View to enable its inclusion in the adopted highway associated with road and footpath improvements to be undertaken as part of the redevelopment of the adjoining former Agnes Stewart High School.

Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill;

Lead officer: Edward Rowland


05/11/2014 - Concessions ( Ice cream, fast food and flowers) within parks and green spaces 2015 ref: 41751    

To exercise the option to extend a number of existing licences in compliance with the council’s Procurement Procedure Regulations

To issue licences to trade on a number of sites following a formal tender process.

The cumulative value of these licences is likely to exceed £250k .

The individual licence values are commercially sensitive and will be restricted in reports.

 

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 28/10/2014

Effective from: 13/11/2014

Decision:

The report recommends that the option to extend the current agreements is exercised for all sites, or multiples of sites where contractual extensions are possible.

 

Consequently for those sites where no option to extend exists or where traders have declined to exercise the option, these are recommended to be offered to the market along with a number of other sites that have been identified as suitable to host a trader.

 

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Linda Ribeiro (formerly Gunn)


27/10/2014 - Designation of the Headingley Neighbourhood Area and Forum ref: 41749    For Determination

Decision Maker: Chief Planning Officer

Decision published: 27/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Planning Officer has:
• authorised the designation of Headingley Neighbourhood Area (as shown on Plan) pursuant to Section 61G and 61I of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• authorised the designation of the Headingley Neighbourhood Forum pursuant to Section 61F (5) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Wards affected: Chapel Allerton; Headingley; Hyde Park and Woodhouse; Kirkstall; Weetwood;

Lead officer: Ian Mackay


24/10/2014 - Housing Act 1985 Proposed Compulsory Purchase Order 43 NOWELL PLACE HAREHILLS LEEDS LS9 6HT ref: 41748    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 24/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to
1.Instruct officers to instigate Compulsory Purchase Order action under the provisions of Part II and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 against the premises known as 43 Nowell Place Harehills Leeds LS9 6HT.

2.Subject to the confirmation of the order. The property will be disposed of in line with the previously agreed disposal mechanism for properties obtained through Compulsory Purchase (Appendix 6).

3.Authorise the allocation of funds from the Leeds Neighbourhood Funds to meet any claims by the title holder of the property that may arise subsequently.
4.Authorise the City Solicitor to prepare a Compulsory Purchase Order under the provisions of Part II and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985, and that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed thereto and to the Order Map and that the City Solicitor, be further authorised to make application to the Department of Communities and Local Government for confirmation of the Order.
This report, at Appendix 1, contains confidential information under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) in that it contains information relating to the financial affairs of individual(s). It is considered in these circumstances that the public interest in maintaining the exemption from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill;

Lead officer: Mark Ireland


24/10/2014 - Housing Act 1985 Proposed Compulsory Purchase Order 22 NOWELL MOUNT HAREHILLS LEEDS LS9 6HW ref: 41747    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 24/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to

1.Instruct officers to instigate Compulsory Purchase Order action under the provisions of Part II and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 against the premises known as 22 Nowell Mount Harehills Leeds LS9 6HW.

2.Subject to the confirmation of the order. The property will be disposed of in line with the previously agreed disposal mechanism for properties obtained through Compulsory Purchase (Appendix 6).

3.Authorise the allocation of funds from the Leeds Neighbourhood Funds to meet any claim by the title holder of the property that may arise subsequently.

4.Authorise the City Solicitor to prepare a Compulsory Purchase Order under the provisions of Part II and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985, and that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed thereto and to the Order Map and that the City Solicitor, be further authorised to make application to the Department of Communities and Local Government for confirmation of the Order.

This report, at Appendix 1, contains confidential information under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) in that it contains information relating to the financial affairs of individual(s). It is considered in these circumstances that the public interest in maintaining the exemption from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill;

Lead officer: Mark Ireland


24/10/2014 - Housing Act 1985 Proposed Compulsory Purchase Order 1 NOWELL MOUNT HAREHILLS LEEDS LS9 6HP ref: 41744    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 24/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to
1.Instruct officers to instigate Compulsory Purchase Order action under the provisions of Part II and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 against the premises known as 1 Nowell Mount Harehills Leeds LS9 6HW.

2.Subject to the confirmation of the order. The property will be disposed of in line with the previously agreed disposal mechanism for properties obtained through Compulsory Purchase (Appendix 6).

3.Authorise the allocation of funds from the Leeds Neighbourhood Funds to meet any claims by the title holder of the property that may arise subsequently.

4.Authorise the City Solicitor to prepare a Compulsory Purchase Order under the provisions of Part II and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985, and that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed thereto and to the Order Map and that the City Solicitor, be further authorised to make application to the Department of Communities and Local Government for confirmation of the Order.

This report, at Appendix 1, contains confidential information under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) in that it contains information relating to the financial affairs of individual(s). It is considered in these circumstances that the public interest in maintaining the exemption from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill;

Lead officer: Mark Ireland


03/11/2014 - Replacement of Vehicles within Construction Services ref: 41743    

Approval is sought to replace fleet of 65 vehicles operated by Construction Services which have exceeded their normal life and are not viable to repair.

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 24/10/2014

Effective from: 11/11/2014

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to approve the injection of £1,147k into the Capital Programme to fund the purchase of 65 vehicles for Construction Services.

The injection will be funded through the projected surplus on the 2014/15 Housing Revenue Account. 

The Director of Environment and Housing to approve the tender and award Authority to Spend (ATS) of up to £1.147m for the replacement of 65 service vehicles in 2014/15.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Carl Snowden


23/10/2014 - Procurement Options for the “Required Services” to the Empty Homes Purchase Programme 2015-2018 ref: 41740    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environments and Housing agreed to the use of the Yorconsult Framework to secure the “required services” to facilitate the buyback of 100 privately owned properties between April 2015 and March 2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Statham


23/10/2014 - Request for approval of the purchase of former Right to Buys as part of the HCA Empty Homes Programme ref: 41739    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

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.

Wards affected: Killingbeck and Seacroft;

Lead officer: Ben Walsh


23/10/2014 - Request for approval of the purchase of former Right to Buys as part of the HCA Empty Homes Programme ref: 41738    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

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.

Wards affected: Roundhay;

Lead officer: Ben Walsh


23/10/2014 - Write Off of Former Tenants Rent Arrears for Housing Leeds ref: 41735    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing agreed to approve the write off irrecoverable Former Tenants Arrears in the sum of £68652.30 represented by 157 accounts.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Resham Panesar


23/10/2014 - New delivery vehicle for the delivery of cross tenure adaptations. ref: 41732    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environments and Housing agreed to approve the following recommendations:
• Increase resources within the Adaptations Team located within Property and Contracts to support the planning and surveying of private sector adaptation work.
• Create a single delivery vehicle for the installation of general adaptations using the internal service provider for adaptation work such bathing adaptations, ramps, internal configuration, kitchen adaptations etc. and some extension work.
• Approve a start date of the 1 April 2015 for the new delivery process to commence.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tony Butler


23/10/2014 - Adaptations Service Model ref: 41731    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

Transfer of posts relating to the adaptations needs assessment function from Property and Contracts to Strategic Housing.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rob McCartney


23/10/2014 - Land at Wakefield Road, Oulton, Leeds LS26 8EL ref: 41728    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer has given approval to declare land at Wakefield Road, Oulton, surplus to the Council’s requirements and to approve terms, as outlined in the confidential appendix of this report, for its sale on a one to one basis to the adjoining landowner.

Wards affected: Rothwell;

Lead officer: James Child


23/10/2014 - 66 Holtdale Place, Adel, Leeds LS16 7RJ ref: 41727    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Asset Management and Regeneration Officer recommended that approval is given to the terms upon which the Council will acquire the freehold of this house.

Wards affected: Adel and Wharfedale;

Lead officer: Diane McPhee


23/10/2014 - Proposed Garden Land Sales 12 Bruce Lawn Wortley, Leeds LS12 1XX ref: 41726    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Head of Land and Property has approve the sale of the land as outlined on the accompanying appendix.

Wards affected: Armley;

Lead officer: Edward Rowland


23/10/2014 - Miscellaneous Charges Review ref: 41725    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Environment and Housing is requested to approve standardisation of the fees and charges as detailed in Table 1, paragraph 3.2 of the report..


Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Craggs


30/10/2014 - Request for approval of the purchase of former Right to Buys as part of the HCA Empty Homes Programme ref: 41737    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from: 30/10/2014

Decision:

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.

Wards affected: Adel and Wharfedale;

Lead officer: Ben Walsh


30/10/2014 - Request for approval of the purchase of former Right to Buy as part of the HCA Empty Homes Programme ref: 41736    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from: 30/10/2014

Decision:

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.

Wards affected: Armley;

Lead officer: Ben Walsh


23/10/2014 - Permission to award gas supply contract to GdF Suez ref: 41734    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from: 23/10/2014

Decision:

The Council’s strategy for procurement, through an Officer Delegation Scheme, gas was approved in January 2013. In order for LCC to be able to put in place a contract in a suitable time frame, permission to procure must now be granted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Peter Lynes


29/10/2014 - Housing Needs Assessment ref: 41730    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from: 29/10/2014

Decision:

Transfer of the housing needs assessment function from Housing Leeds – Housing Management to Housing Leeds – Strategic Housing

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rob McCartney


24/10/2014 - Repurchase of Low Rise Flat – Farsley Area ref: 41724    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 23/10/2014

Effective from: 24/10/2014

Decision:

The Director is requested to refuse the application to repurchase the property.

Wards affected: Calverley and Farsley;

Lead officer: Cliff Allsopp


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


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


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


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


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


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