Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods on progress in relation to the Hyde Park and Woodhouse Designated Public Places Order.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report and appendices be noted.

(b)  That this Committee supports the approach of creating two DPPOs covering Little London and Little Woodhouse immediately with consultation for a further DPPO to cover Woodhouse Moor and nearby residential areas and greenspaces to be commenced in September/ October 2008.

Referring to Minute 11 of the meeting held on 3^rd July 2008, the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report on progress in relation to the Hyde Park and Woodhouse Designated Public Places Order.

Jason Singh, Deputy Area Manager, presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.

At the request of the Chair, Martin Patterson from St George’s Crypt was also in attendance.

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report.

In summary, specific reference was made to the following issues:-

·  clarification of the timing and impact on Woodhouse Moor with the need for a baseline to be established to move the process forward and to include evidence in presented to Licensing Committee

·  the need for the DPPO to cover Woodhouse Moor and surrounding greenspaces and for further work to be undertaken with West Yorkshire Police to establish boundaries

·  clarification of the temporary relocation of St George’s Crypt, should the DPPO be temporary or permanent

(The Deputy Area Manager responded and stated that the legislation required a DPPO to be formally cancelled, rather than to be set up temporarily)

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report and appendices be noted.

(b)  That this Committee supports the approach of creating two DPPOs covering Little London and Little Woodhouse immediately with consultation for a further DPPO to cover Woodhouse Moor and nearby residential areas and greenspaces to be commenced in September/ October 2008.