Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing providing Members with feedback on actions identified in past key message reports and updating the meeting on the key messages from ward forums and sub groups that have taken place since the last meeting.

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing submitted a report providing feedback on actions identified in past key message reports and updating Members on the key messages from ward forums and sub groups that have taken place since the last Area Committee.

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report.

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

·  reference to recycling issues discussed at the Kirkstall Burley Forum meeting held on 5^th February 2007 and the need to address this at the next meeting of the Streetscene Sub Group

·  the need for the Area Committee to support the Headingley Forum’s recommendation to the Licensing and Regulatory Panel on 6^th March2007 for the introduction of new powers/penalties in respect of those private hire drivers who illegally ply for hire

·  the need for larger licence numbers to be displayed on private hire vehicles to assist in identifying vehicles that contravene regulations

·  clarification of what form of community consultation would take place on any proposals to deal with the issue of street drinking

RESOLVED –

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

(b)  That in respect of  those private hire drivers who illegally ply for hire, this Committee supports the Headingley Forums recommendation to the Licensing and Regulatory Panel on 6^th March 2007 for the introduction of new powers/penalties in this regard and also makes a request for larger licence numbers to be displayed on private hire vehicles.