Agenda and minutes

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 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.

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:

 No exempt items or information have been identified on the agenda

There was no exempt information.

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

(The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes.)

There were no formal late items, but supplementary information was submitted in relation to item 10 - Outer North East Community Committee – Finance Report, which was circulated to Members prior to the meeting.

To receive any apologies for absence.

No apologies for absence had been received.

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

No declarations of interest were made at the meeting.

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 Area 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.

The Governance Services Officer reported that no submissions had been received with respect to the “Open Forum”

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting, held on the 24^th of July 2023, as a correct record.

RESOLVED - That the minutes of the meeting held on 24^th July 2023 be confirmed as a correct record, subject to updating ‘Xmas’ to ‘Christmas’ at minute 10 – The Outer North East Community Committee Finance Report.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes (If any)

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

To receive the report of the Head of Policy which provides the Outer North East Community Committee with an update on the Best City Ambition refresh and to gather input from Elected Members and residents.

The report of the Head of Policy provided the Outer North East Community Committee with an update on the Best City Ambition refresh and sought to gather input from Elected Members and residents.

The Head of Policy outlined the following information:

• The Best City Ambition had been presented to the Outer North East Community Committee two years ago when the ambition was originally being developed.
• The previous feedback provided by Members had been reflected on and reviewed to be incorporated into the ambition, particularly focused on the comments regarding the importance of monitoring progress.
• 2021 census data had contributed to the refreshed plans and further comments were sought from Members to develop the first update of the document.
• The Best City Ambition was the overall vision for the future of Leeds and was built upon the three pillars (health and wellbeing, inclusive growth and net zero) alongside promotion of the Team Leeds values.
• Tackling poverty and inequality was a key strategic element of the ambition and despite the financial context, plans remained ambitious and optimistic.
• The Best City Ambition had been adopted in February 2022 and had replaced the Best Council Plan. Since its adoption peer reviews had been conducted which had contributed to wide ownership of the ambition across Council Departments, partners and stakeholders.
• Key focuses for the evolution of the ambition were to fill gaps in the current version, refine the three ambition statements, underpin the fifteen priorities and to develop the Team Leeds approach. The updated version was scheduled to be submitted to Full Council in February 2024.
• Reflections on the Outer North East Census 2021 data, compared with 2011 data, noted that the population had grown by 4.9% which was below the 8.1% average for Leeds. This was expected given the outer areas having less population density. Housing tenure for the area remained stable. Transport and work model data outlined that 43% of people worked from home and 44% of people regularly drove to work. Bus patronage had fallen by around 50%.
• The Outer North East area level 4 qualification education rate was around 10% higher than the Leeds average and reported health rates remained consistent with the Leeds average.
• The religious landscape data outlined that nearly 30% of the Outer North East population were non-religious, there had been around 6,000 less people who identified as Christian than in 2011, people identifying with Judaism had fallen by around 1,000 and people identifying with Islam had rose by around 1,000 people.
• Models for assessing progress were outlined to be conducted through key performance indicators contained in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Inclusive Growth Strategy and Climate Action Plan.
• Long term analysis will be provided via the Leeds social progress index and periodic deeper city analysis will be provided every three years by the Joint Strategic Assessment.
• As part of the social progress index, an online tool was shown to Members which allowed breakdown of data to a ward level, identifying a range of indicators. It was noted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.

To receive and consider the report of the Head of Locality Partnerships which provides 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 to update the Community Committee on the budget position for the Wellbeing Fund, Youth Activity Fund (YAF), Capital Budget as well as the Community Infrastructure Levy Budget (CIL) for 2023/24.

The Localities Officer highlighted the following information:

• The Wellbeing budget details were available on page 10 of the report, with a Ward remaining budget split as, £14,340.65 for Alwoodley, £10,138.99 for Harewood and £21,423.93 for Wetherby. Due to the result of a project underspend a further £6,419.74 will be added back to the Harewood allocation.
• There had been no projects approved by delegated decision since the last meeting on the 24^th of July 2023.
• The Youth Activity Fund budget position Ward split was outlined as £6,510 for Alwoodley, £14,400 for Harewood and £10,650 for Wetherby. Due to the result of a project underspend a further £1,733 will be added back to the Harewood allocation.
• There had been no changes to the Capital budget balance since the last meeting, with the Ward split being, £12,320.37 for Alwoodley, £10,854.32 for Harewood and £8,820.32 for Wetherby.

Projects set out in the report were discussed, and agreed as follows:

RESOLVED –

1.) That the Wellbeing & Youth Activities Fund (YAF) applications be determined as set out above.

2.) To note;

a. The minimum condition arrangements for 2023/24

b. The changes to the Small Grant administration process (paragraph 18)

c. The details of the Wellbeing Budget position (Table 1)

d. The Wellbeing proposals for consideration and approval (paragraph 21)

e. The details of the Youth Activities Fund (YAF) position (Table 2)

f. The Youth Activity Funding proposals for consideration and approval (paragraph 27)

g. The details of the Capital Budget (Table 3)

h. The details of the Community Infrastructure Levy Budget (paragraph 29)

(Councillor R Stephenson left the meeting during consideration of this item)

To receive and consider the report of the Head of Locality Partnerships providing an overall update on the work that the Communities Team is engaged in, based on priorities identified by the Community Committee.

The Committee received a report which provided an update on the key activities being undertaken by the Communities Team based upon the priorities identified by the Community Committee. In presenting the report, it provided the Committee with an opportunity to discuss or seek further information on the range of actions currently being undertaken. 

The Localities Officer in attendance introduced the report, outlining the following information:

• Following discussion regarding the low rates of engagement in the Youth Activity Fund consultation at the previous meeting, a further survey had been developed and sent out to relevant partners and organisations.
• A QR code link to the consultation survey was available and it had also been posted on the Outer North East Community Committee social media pages.

The following points were discussed:

• The Public Health update had referenced climate change as being the single biggest threat to population health and Members had responded requesting justified evidence for this claim.
• The day after the Committee meeting, the 19^th of September, marked the one-year anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and a message of respect for her service and memory was expressed by the Committee.
• On Page 31 of the report, as part of the Employment and Skills update, it had referenced training provision for ICT and digital communications. It was requested that further details of this be included within the earlier request for an item on broadband coverage for the Outer North East area, detail for this can be found above as part of the discussion for minute 23 – Best City Ambition -Refresh.
• A request was made for consideration of an agenda item at the next meeting regarding illegal traveller encampments occurring at the recently opened East Leeds Orbital Road. It was noted this will involve input from the Gypsy Traveller Service, Parks and Countryside and the Serious Environmental Crime Team.
• Concerns were raised regarding the Public Health update on the fall in child vaccination rates, particularly MMR. A request for comparative data on the flu and Covid-19 vaccination winter 2023 roll out from previous years was also raised. Further information on these key issues were requested from Public Health in order to limit and understand serious health concerns for the future.

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RESOLVED – That the contents of the report, along with Members comments, be noted.

To note the time and date of the next meeting as Monday, the 11^th of December 2023 at 5:30pm.

RESOLVED – To note that the next meeting will take place on Monday 11^th December 2023 at 5.30pm.