Open Forum
In accordance with Paragraphs 6.24 and 6.25 of the Area 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.
Minutes:
In accordance with paragraphs 6.24 and 6.25 of the Area Committee Procedure Rules, the Chair allowed members of the public to make representations or ask questions on matters within the terms of reference of the Area Committee.
In summary the following issues were raised at the meeting:-
Freshers Week Planning Group in Central Headingley
Dr Richard Tyler, Leeds HMO Lobby referred to the success of measures adopted by the Freshers Week Planning Group in Central Headingley and expressed his thanks to all agencies involved.
Headingley Development Trust’s Yorkshire Deli Market – 9th September 2006
Dr Richard Tyler , Leeds HMO Lobby referred to the success of the Headingley Development Trust’s Yorkshire Deli Market held in Headingley on 9th September 2006.
Headingley Development Trust / Manning Stainton (Estate Agents) – Headingley Homes Initiative
Dr Richard Tyler, Leeds HMO Lobby made reference to a new initiative by Headingley Development Trust with Manning Stainton entitled ‘Headingley Homes’ which enabled sellers to sell to families.
Student Housing in Headingley
Dr Richard Tyler, Leeds HMO Lobby informed the meeting that there was an estimated 800 student houses (3,000 bedspaces) currently vacant in Headingley.
Policing Arrangements – World Cup Football/Test Cricket Matches
Barry Payne, Leeds HMO Lobby expressed his thanks to the Police in the way they managed both events during the summer.
New Parks Byelaws – Woodhouse Moor
Bill McKinnon, Friends of Woodhouse Moor raised his concerns about the enforcement of new Park Byelaws on Woodhouse Moor.
Following a debate, it was noted that there would be a public meeting on 2nd October 2006 arranged by Parks and Countryside to discuss plans for the Moor. The Chair encouraged everyone to attend.
Proposed Designated Public Places Order (DPPO) –Woodhouse Moor
Bill McKinnon, Friends of Woodhouse Moor raised his concerns that Woodhouse Moor would be excluded from the proposed Designated Public Places Order (DPPO) (Minute 37 refers).
(Councillor Minkin entered the room at 7.10 pm during discussions of the Student Housing in Headingley item)