Agenda and minutes

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rules 15.2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded).

(*In accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting).

There were no appeals against refusal of inspection of documents.

1  To highlight reports or appendices which officers have identified as containing exempt information, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report.

2  To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information.

3  If so, to formally pass the following resolution:-

 RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information, as follows:-

There were no except items.

To identify items which have been admitted ti the agenda by the Chair for consideration.

(the special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes)

There were no formal late items. However, there was supplementary information in relation to Agenda Item 8 - Finance Report for two Wellbeing Fund applications which had been considered by Members at a pre-meeting.

To disclose or draw attention to any interests in accordance with Leeds City Council’s ‘Councillor Code of Conduct’.

No declarations of interests were made at the meeting.

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Ahktar and Brooks.

To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 27^th September 2023, for approval as a correct record.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 27^th September 2023, be approved as a correct record.

This report introduces the discussion topic of Love Where You Live to the Inner North West Community Committee within which officers from ASB, Leedswatch and Cleaner Neighbourhoods will present a report based upon activities in  LS6. This will be followed by a short presentation from a local resident which highlights steps taken to create a community street. Following the presentation there will be a table discussion on Love Where You Live,  how to improve your neighbourhood. 

This report introduced the discussion topic of Love Where You Live. Officers from Anti-Social Behaviour Team, Leedswatch and Cleaner Neighbourhoods provided information based on activities in LS6.

The officers present highlighted the following points:

·  The Noise Service and the Anti-Social Behaviour Team had created a dedicated service in 2021 to combat the issues in the LS6 area. They had expanded on the service for the area by adding two more response officers working seven days a week from 5pm to 4am.

·  The Universities pay for the service as a solution to curtailing noise issues. Prior to the dedicated team there had been a large number of calls in relation to serious incidents of noise nuisance. It was noted that since 2021 the number of calls had reduced by 60%.

·  There had been an improvement in response rates from one hour to 33 minutes.

·  Call handling had improved from 45 minutes to 12 minutes.

·  Calls had decreased and the service was now getting an 80% approval rating, with customers saying they had a better experience since 2021.

·  Leeds Beckett and University of Leeds had extended the service of the Council and it was now locally focused.

·  It was acknowledged that there were key points in the university calendar, and these were addressed.

·  It was noted that West Yorkshire Police had reported 3 months ago that crime was down in the area by 62%. It was the view that this was due to agencies being more visible.

Cllr Marshall-Katung joined the meeting at 6.30pm during the discussion.

The discussion topic also included a short presentation from Beth a local resident, which highlighted the steps taken to create a community street.

Beth informed the Committee how the Community Street had started by providing the following information:

·  She had created a community garden in 2018 for all residents in the street to use. After the student changeover in 2019 the street was such a mess, she had started a bin yard and other permanent residents got involved.

·  On arrival all students are greeted and given the ‘Welcome to Quarry Place’ letter and offered a planter. The letter explains the different recycling methods for glass, food waste and composting. It also provides information about the local area and about being a good neighbour.

·  At the end of the students stay second hand kitchen items are collected and left for incoming students to take.

·  Left over food is collected and presented to Rainbow Junktion and clothes are distributed to homeless charities.

·  Due to the success of the community street, the street now has more permanent residents, and they are actively involved in the project. It was noted that some of the students decided to stay in the street for another year and they also became involved in the project.

·  The Committee were advised that there was enthusiasm to roll out the community street idea across the surrounding four streets. There was also interest in this project from other areas of the city.

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The report of the Head of Locality Partnerships provides the Community Committee with an update on the budget position for the Wellbeing Fund, Youth Activity Fund, Capital Budget, as well as the Community Infrastructure Levy Budget for 2023/24 .

The Head of Locality Partnerships submitted a report that set out the overall delegated budget position for the Community Committee and invited Members to note the latest position, as submitted, and determine the funding applications contained within the report.

The Locality Officer informed the Committee of the following points:

·  The Wellbeing Budget has a remaining balance of £13,642.41.

·  The Youth Activity Fund has a remaining balance of £1,871.78.

·  The Capital Budget has a remaining balance of £9.035.38.

·  Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) has a remaining balance of £39,261.77.

·  It was noted that with the agreement of the Chair supplementary information for two Wellbeing Projects should be added to this item for ratification. Minute 27 refers to the applications considered by Members at a pre-meeting.

Wellbeing projects considered and determined as follows:

RESOLVED –

a.  Details of the Wellbeing Budget position and new applications listed (Table 1) be noted.

b.  That having considered the funding applications submitted to the Committee, all applications, as referenced within the submitted report be determined as set out in the minute above.

c.  Monitoring information of its funded projects (paragraph 17) be noted.

d.  Details of the Youth Activities Fund (YAF) position and new applications listed (Table 2) be noted.

e.  Details of the Small Grants & Skips Budget and new applications listed (Table 3) be noted.

f.  Details of the Capital Budget and new applications listed (Table 4) be noted.

g.  Details of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) (Table 5) be noted.

The report of the Head of Locality Partnerships brings to members’ attention an update of the work which the Communities Team is engaged in, based on priorities identified by the Community Committee. It also provides opportunities for further questioning, or to request a more detailed report on a particular issue.

The Committee received a report Of the Head of Locality Partnerships which provided an update on the key activities being undertaken by the Communities Team based upon the priorities identified by the Community Committee.

RESOLVED – To note the content of the report.

To note the next meeting of Inner North West Community Committee will be 6^th March 2023 at 6pm.

RESOLVED – To note the next meeting of the Inner North West Community Committee will be on 6^th March 2024 at 6pm.

In accordance with paragraphs 4.16 and 4.17 of the Community Committee Procedure Rules, at the discretion of the Chair a period of up to 10 minutes may be allocated at each ordinary meeting for members of the public to make representations or to ask questions on matters within the terms of reference of the Community Committee.  This period of time may be extended at the discretion of the Chair.  No member of the public shall speak for more than three minutes in the Open Forum, except by permission of the Chair.

In accordance with the Community Committee Procedure Rules, the Chair allowed a period of up to 10 minutes for members of the public to make representations or ask questions within the terms of reference of the Community Committee.

Residents informed the Committee of the following:

·  It was the view that the Open Forum item would better at the beginning of the meeting.

·  The Hyde Park Unity Pantomime was to be held on Saturday 16^th December.

·  A 6 week horticultural experience was being offered to local people on low incomes. Anyone interested should contact the Locality Officer who could put them in contact with Beth.

·  Rainbow Junktion is open Monday and Thursday and will be offering Christmas Lunch.

·  There were lots of events happening at the Left Bank and people should check the webpages.

The Chair thanked everyone for attending the meeting as their views were appreciated. He wished everyone a Happy Christmas.

The meeting concluded at 20:05