Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing providing feedback on actions identified in September’s Key Messages report and to update members on the feedback of key messages from ward forums and sub groups that have taken place since the last Area Committee meeting.

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing submitted a report providing feedback on actions identified in September’s Key Messages report and to update Members on the feedback of key messages from ward forums and sub groups that have taken place since the last Area Committee meeting.

In addition to the above report, a copy of a document detailing the actions of the Burley Network (11^th October 2006) and Little Woodhouse Community Forum (17^th October 2006) was circulated for the information/comment of the meeting.

Dayle Lynch, North West Area Management presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report.

RESOLVED –

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

(b)  That approval be given to re-establishing the Hyde Park and Woodhouse Ward Forum in accordance with the report now submitted.

(c)  That this Committee accepts that further information regarding the policy of Designated Public Places Orders, and specifically that in Headingley, was required and requests a report on the effectiveness of the Designated Public Places Orders to a future meeting.

(d)  That this Committee supports the West Yorkshire Police in acquiring interim Dispersal Orders to deal with problems caused in local green spaces by rough drinkers within the Little Woodhouse and Little London area.